Tuscany

Tuscany is a diverse region, with magnificent, undulating countryside lined with long rows of cypress trees, elegant seaside resorts and historic cities such as Florence, Siena, Pisa, San Gimignano and Lucca - there truly is so much to see and explore!

Rolling hills lined with rows of cypress trees, cities filled with art and history, sleepy villages where time seems to stand still and stylish seaside resorts laced with miles of sandy beaches. Tuscany has to be one of the most bewitching landscapes in the world.

It is hardly surprising that the region has inspired great poets, writers and artists from Dante and Michelangelo to da Vinci, Galileo and Puccini, and you can walk in their footsteps as you discover for yourself its undulating countryside, hilltop towns and captivating coast. Sample the famous wines of the region, particularly Chianti and Montepulciano. Immerse yourself in the art and culture of its great cities namely Florence, Siena, Lucca, Pisa and San Gimignano.

Savour the flavour of the Tuscan cuisine in its fattorie (farmhouses), trattorias and gourmet restaurants. You could take a cookery lesson from a master chef in Florence, rent a bike and cycle through magnificent terrain, hire a car and drive from country to coast, feel your cares melt away in the spa town of Montecatini Terme, or just relax on the beautiful beach of Viareggio. However you choose to spend your time in Tuscany, just prepare to be seduced by its many charms.

The jewel in the Tuscan crown is the city of Florence. Florence is a beautiful Renaissance city in the heart of Tuscany. Most of its sights are contained within the main centre, making it ideal to get around on foot. The town is situated on the River Arno, whose famous bridge, Ponte Vecchio, is a striking landmark. Florence is crammed with some of most important works of art in the world which you can find in its many galleries and museums. Key attractions include the 13th Century Duomo and 11th Century Baptistry featuring the Statue of David and the Ufizi Gallery which is the largest art gallery in Italy and has works by Leonardo da Vinci, Caravaggio, Boticelli, Michelangelo and others.

Topflight offer a selection of holiday options in the Tuscan Countryside and along the magnificent Tuscan Coast. There is also a wonderful Stay & Explore Holiday option on a selection of dates based in the resort of Montecatini Terme with guided tours of Florence, Pisa & Siena.