The town lies in the foothills of the Appenines fanning out into the broad fertile river valleys of the Arno, Tiber, Casentino, and Valdichiana. Arezzo is the administrative and economic capital of the large province of the same name, whose economy over the last fifty years has grown rapidly, shifting Read more…
Cortona is a small charming town in the Valdichiana, or Chiana Valley, in the province of Arezzo in southern Tuscany. The city, enclosed by stone walls dating back to Etruscan and Roman times, sits on the top of a hill about 600 meters (about 1968 feet) above sea level. This Read more…
Fiesole Archaeological Site The Archaeological area of Fiesole, near Florence, includes Etruscan and Roman remains. There are three main Etruscan features still visible: – The Etruscan Temple. It is situated on the northern side of the site and it dates back to the fourth century AD. The Etruscan temple was built on earth foundations overlaid with stone. From its Read more…
Garfagnana, located between theApuan Alps the main part of the Apennines, is a rugged, mountainous area in the northwest corner of Tuscany north of Lucca. It is wilder and more isolated than the rolling hills and vineyards that make up the classic central Tuscan landscape, with winding mountain roads, gushing rivers Read more…
Custom Tuscan Itineraries will be designed specifically toward your interests. Day trips can be designed for main cities or places off the beaten track. Day to day planning includes sites, site histories, guides, times, miles, and parking information. A great way to make your special vacation stress free and very Read more…