The stunning Renaissance walls encircling Lucca’s historic center are entirely walkable—a 4.2 km (2.6 miles) path surrounded ...

Tuscany is well-known for its wine, and if you want to do lots of tastings without worrying about driving, then hiring a car with your own driver is the way to go. I recently met Francesco, a local ...

This area makes a perfect base to explore all of southern Tuscany, including Siena. Check out rentals by owners reviewed by our team and book your stay direct at the best prices. Open everyday Monday- ...

What distinguishes an Italian meal? Although Italy was not united under one law and considered a single country until 1861, its cuisine has long since been an element uniting all of Italy’s regions ...

Preparing for your first visit to Tuscany and Italy? We've compiled a list of essential things you should both know before coming as well as keep in mind while in Italy. These are some of the things I ...

We often get asked for recommendations on the best places to stay at in southern Tuscany, especially in the Val d'Orcia area. As we love this area and have explored it on many occasions, I'm sharing ...

Lucca's Cathedral is located in a secluded location of the old city center, just outside the main tourist itinerary. If you follow the main street called Il Fillungo, or enter in through the walls at ...

Staying in Volterra and the area nearby would make it a perfect base to explore in every direction: the coast, Chianti and Siena and more. Check out rentals by owners reviewed by our team and book ...

The Santa Maria della Scala Museum complex is highly recommended for all ages and interests; the vast collection within covers a wide range of periods, functions and architectural intrigues. The ...

Knowledgeable, Friendly Service, Great Bikes and Full Support Make for a Great Day! When you first meet Piero and Elena, your first impression is how friendly and down-to-earth they both are. Together ...

The Square of Miracles has gained international fame thanks to its leaning tower and its peculiar inclination, but actually the square is home to other marvellous monuments: the Cathedral, the ...

Tuscany has a lot of hot water springs, known and used for curative purposes since Etruscan and Roman times. They remain hugely popular today, with the outdoor Saturnia hot springs being the most ...