TUSCANY......Some of Tuscany's main towns: Arezzo - a beautiful Etruscan medieval city. Cortona, from where you can look down upon Lake Trasimeno. Lucca, medieval city within medieval walls. Siena, About 30 miles south of Florence, another medieval city and historic center, and one of the more popular, with its stylish town, cobbled streets, home of Palio horse race; Relax in a cafe, enjoy the red brick main square, (which is pedestrians only). Explore the hill towns around Siena; South of Siena - the delightful San Gimignano, a perfect place to experience Tuscany hill town life. Between Florence and Siena; the Chianti area, wine country, and the main towns of Greve in Chianti and Radda in Chianti. The southern Tuscany coast becomes the Maremma, and rises to Monte Argentario. Tuscany is surrounded by the Emilia-Romagna in the north, Umbria to the east, Lazio to the south. The provinces of Tuscany: Arezzo, to the east; Firenze - Florence in the north; Grosseto to the south; Livorno on the west; Lucca on the northwest; Massa-Carrara furthest north; Pisa west; Pistoia and Prato between Lucca and Firenze; Siena southeast, north of Grosseto, bordered by Arezzo. The art city of Florence, the Arno River, the awesome sunsets, the shopping, fine restaurants, strolling through the city. Then on to the Florentine countryside, the vineyards, the olive groves, the rolling hills of Tuscany await. Siena considered to be one of the more popular areas of Tuscany, extends across 3 hills, was originally Etruscan, with a revered piazza, the Campo at the center which is home of the famous Palio horse races. It is a great area to explore and to experience the best of Tuscan life style, with its rolling hills, farmhouses and lovely landscaping, to feel the history of time gone by. Lucca another popular Tuscan area, a Medieval town, surrounded by walls, for walking, cycling. Wander the cobblestone streets, explore the city with its old churches, buildings.

Italy Pleasures - Enjoy la dolce vita in Italy, with its fine wines, olive oil, gelato, classic hot chocolate, delicious meals whiling away an afternoon or evening with wines, appetizers, pasta, first courses, main courses, desserts and fruits. Experience the life of Italy by enjoying a  cooking class, or take a wine and food tour. Italy awaits and offers the best for a holiday of scenic beauty, with lovely holiday homes, villa rentals, its town squares, al fresco dining, and for experiencing the essence of Italy!

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