What to Do in Tuscany

Tuscany offers a world of opportunities to experience the extraordinary countryside, the wonderful history and the many great activities and events. You can also stay in a beautiful boutique hotel Tuscany is famous for, offering old world charm at affordable prices so you can get the true feel of what the region has to offer.

There are many things to do once you have selected the boutique hotel in Tuscany vacationers enjoy as the place to rest and relax between trips. What follows is just a small example of the many places to visit and things to experience while travelling in Tuscany.

Shopping

Tuscany is world-renown for the many different places to shop, especially in the cities of Florence and Siena. There are many large shops as well as small, intimate ones that offer hand-made good as well as excellent food markets as well. From designer clothes to common household items and more, Tuscany is a wonderful place to purchase a wealth of goods and enjoy great food as well.

Pisa

Located in the northern section of Tuscany, the city of Pisa is most famous for its leaning tower. But it offers a great deal more, including the Baptistry, Duomo, the medieval center and the many different parks and statues that makes Pisa an outstanding place to see. You can even walk along the river and visit the home of Lord Byron.

Biking

If you lead an active life and enjoy biking, then you’ll have a wonderful time in Tuscany. There are so many trails that are along rivers, the coastline and among the hills that you can cycle for hours and still see new, wonderful sights along the way. It is the perfect place for biking in the spring and early months of fall and then rest in a boutique hotel Tuscany offers for its visitors.

Cortona

A rich mixture of history and literature as this small Tuscan town was the setting for Francis Mayes’ “Under the Tuscan Sun”. This sleepy community is surrounded by Etruscan walls that were built more than 3,000 years ago. The stately buildings, evocative medieval architecture and incredible views of the countryside make Cortona the place to visit on your trip to Tuscany.

Wine Tasting

If you enjoy wine, then Tuscany is the place to be. There are a number of fine wineries in the Tuscany region that are open to the public for wine tasting events. The focus on high quality wines amid the magnificent atmosphere and vibrant history of this region. Brolio Castle for example lies at the center of the many non-commercial wineries that make up this area. They offer a wonderful experience for those who love to indulge their taste buds with excellent Italian wine.

You can enjoy the best of what Italy has to offer when staying at the beautiful boutique luxury hotel Borgo Santo Pietro in Tuscany. It is a 13th century villa that offers modern conveniences amid the splendor of this remarkable area.  They offer the perfect choice when staying in one of the loveliest areas of Italy. Staying in a boutique hotel Tuscany offers you the best experience when enjoying this remarkable part of the world.

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