Tuscany - Tour Highlights and Travel Tips
Travel Highlights
- Wine lovers should head to Chianti, the birthplace of internationally renowned red wines.
- Florence’s Galleria degli Uffizi is home to the biggest collection of renaissance art in the world. Even the Palazzo that houses the galleria is a masterpiece.
- An iconic building of Tuscany is Florence’s Duomo, which took nearly 150 years to build.
- The infamous Leaning Tower of Pisa needs no explanation, but does need to be witnessed.
- The beaches of Viareggio are within an hour of Florence, Pisa, Livorno and Lucca.
- Drive through the Crete Senesi and visit the renaissance city of Pienza.
Travel Tips
- Driving is a great way to explore Tuscany, but beware of the lax approach to road rules in Italy.
- The Firenze Card is a 72 hour tourist card for Florence covering attractions, public transport and even lets you skip queues.
- Get ready to walk in Florence as most of the historic center is off-limits to cars, but the city is smaller than expected and very pedestrian friendly.
- The markets of Tuscany offer some of the best places to shop. Leather goods and souvenirs are a fraction of the price than what you’ll find in a boutique.