Tuscany holidays: Visit the jewel in the Italian crown

Bask in sun, art, history and unrivalled natural beauty

Holidays in Tuscany are world famous. The iconic Italian landscapes are often found to be views from Tuscan farmhouses on closer inspection, and the gastronomic delights you will experience from villas in Tuscany, farmhouses and in the markets have given Italy a reputation as a ‘foodies’ favourite. If you have heard tales of wonderful Tuscany holidays, bathed in sun, it is time you investigated on your very own Tuscan farmhouse holiday.

You could never be disappointed with the view from any of the villas in Tuscany. The region has regularly taken acclaim as one of Europe’s most beautiful locations, which could help explain the almost unrivalled artistic heritage you can explore during a Tuscany villa holidays. Culture is rife in the region, from the world famous heritage cities of Florence, Siena and Arezzo to the historic marvels of Pisa, Lucca and Chianni. Visitors from around the world flock to villas in Tuscany for the unrivalled mix of history, art and culture, and after a hard day’s sight-seeing, nothing could be more appealing that a long, leisurely evening in one of Tuscany’s famous family owned restaurants, spoilt by the array of delicacies on offer.

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Holidays in Tuscany: Florence

For art lovers, Florence is the pinnacle of any holiday in Tuscany. With an estimated 30% of the world’s most important pieces, anyone with even the slightest artistic interest simply cannot afford to miss Florence from a Tuscany villa.

Holidays in Tuscany: Siena

Villas in Tuscany’s second city, Siena, are magnificent for first time visitors to the area. The city itself is one of the most beautiful walled cities which remains in Italy, and with the Chianti Valley on your doorstep, all you could desire is within reach.

Holidays in Tuscany: Livorno

Those with a love of the sea and the beach lifestyle should head for a Tuscan villa in Livorno. The city itself is a unique piece of Tuscany, an ancient port town, but the coast that stretches away from Livorno hides many seaside treasures.

Holidays in Tuscany: Arezzo

The Arezzo region of Tuscany is a walkers paradise. The most sparsely populated area in which to take a Tuscan farmhouse, Arezzo is the covered with unspoilt woodlands, ancient castles and towering mountain peaks to explore.

Holidays in Tuscany: Pisa

There is so much more to the Pisa region of Tuscany than the famous leaning tower; although the tower is well worth a visit from any Tuscan villa. The history, festivals and shopping make the Pisa region a real favourite for Tuscan holidays.

The landscape that stretches away from a Tuscany farmhouse isn’t only to look at though. Walking holidays in Tuscany are an absolute dream, with endless miles of open hillside to roam freely. Scattered across the countryside are thousands of little gems to stumble across, from ancient, isolated chapels to hidden spots where the modern day seems a million miles away. There are a great range of guides for walking holidays in Tuscany, so if you arrive at your Tuscany villa without a plan, there will certainly be no trouble finding a route on which to wander without a care in the world!

Amazingly, the attraction of a holiday in Tuscany doesn’t stop there! During the summer months, villas in Tuscany are a beach lover’s dream too! Lined with an astonishing coastline, littered with yellow sand beaches, idyllic islands and undiscovered coves, every seaside whim is answered from villas in Tuscany. If the hustle and bustle of tourists in the famous art cities ever gets too much, you can rest safe in the knowledge that you can escape to your very own, private, luxury villa in the Tuscan countryside and relax completely, or simply head to the beach and let the sound of the waves wash the stress away!

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