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Plan your vacation in Tuscany

You are choosing where to go on vacation and you are uncertain between the desire to relax away from the chaos of the city and that of traveling to discover artistic treasures, between the desire to immerse yourself in unspoiled nature and the interest in ancient places of history , rich in traditions , animated by parties, festivals and concerts ?

Why choose when you can find all this in a single region: Tuscany.

In whatever province you decide to go, you can take pleasant excursions in the parks, a refuge for many wild animals, admire the thousand beauties kept in big cities and small villages, stroll to discover the film sets of the numerous films that have been shot there, relax in the centers spa , savor the dishes of a poor traditional cuisine, but full of tasty flavors.

In our portal you will also find advice and suggestions for your stay in Bed and Breakfast , Farmhouses , Residences , Hotels and other economic and luxury accommodation facilities.

Holidays for Art

Tuscany and art form an inseparable pair. Homeland of numerous geniuses, such as Leonardo and Michelangelo, whose greatness is still celebrated all over the world, Tuscany has been immortalized by artists over the centuries, sung by poets and prose writers, loved by tourists, for its undisputed beauty and large amount of its treasures.

Not only the big cities like Florence, Siena, Pisa , but also the villages like Pienza and San Gimignano are part of an artistic heritage of such value that they have been declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco.

Visits to cinema sets

"Shooting in Tuscany was a pleasure from start to finish. The landscape is breathtaking, the magical light and the welcoming and kind people" Kenneth Branagh

"As a director, I expect to be offered the opportunity to shoot in Tuscany because, in addition to being a son of it, I don't think there is a land in the world so full of inspiration, beauty, natural varieties to which intelligence and 'culture' of its inhabitants " Franco Zeffirelli

"Tuscany is the land that makes me feel at home every time" Sergio Castellitto

These are the comments made by some of the illustrious directors who have always chosen Tuscany as a film set. From small budget films to big Hollywood productions, discover some of the hundreds, perhaps thousands, of films shot in every single province and plan your vacation for a visit .

Religious itineraries in Tuscany

Tuscany has been confirmed over the centuries as a land of saints. Many those who have found on the slopes of its reliefs, among the green of its woods, corners of heavenly quiet where they can listen to the voice of God, living in harmony with creation.

Hermitages, monasteries, sanctuaries are nowadays places of an ancient spirituality, alive more than ever, which reveals a fervent and generous soul in offering more and more hospitality and welcome to anyone, beyond their faith, who wants to rediscover the rhythms of a peaceful, serene life, in contact with nature, in the pleasure of rediscovering yourself.

If your holiday wants to be this you can organize it by following our advice also for accommodation in cheap bed and breakfasts or luxury hotels.

Holidays for the Spa in Tuscany

One of the main riches of Tuscany flows in the bowels of its land: it is the many thermal waters whose precious springs have been renowned since ancient times for their beneficial healing effects. On the other hand that for the Romans the training of the mind went hand in hand with the care of the body is known to all, less known is that in these "clear, fresh and sweet Tuscan waters" numerous illustrious personalities, Italians and foreigners, have found relief and benefit over the centuries.

Attending the spa does not only mean treating specific pathologies , but also taking care of oneself in general, taking time ; this is one of the greatest luxuries in an age that often takes us in a hurry. Abandoned the frenetic pace of the city, it is possible to relax immersed in a steam bath in ancient caves or in large outdoor pools and relieve tension in the pleasant sensation of relaxation of massages and other treatments practiced by specialized staff.

To what has been said so far, add the splendid landscape that frames these spas. For all these reasons, spas are increasingly chosen as the destination for a regenerating holiday stay. You too can come to Tuscany for your holidays by staying directly at the Spa if you wish .

Holidays immersed in nature

The gentle hills outlined by spectacular rows of cypresses, the boundless fields lit by a thousand colors, the pristine marshy environments, the lakes set in open valleys, the fascinating succession of gullies and biancane in an almost lunar landscape, the lush nature of gardens and forests , the mountain ranges with sharp and soaring shapes, the sandy and jagged coasts of coves and inlets, covered by the fragrant Mediterranean scrub, the rocky promontories overlooking the crystalline sea, the seven "pearls" of the Tuscan archipelago ... all this in one region.

Such a variety of landscapes allows countless animal and plant species to find their ideal home in Tuscany.

Tuscan Holiday offers you to deepen these aspects by organizing your holiday for an ecological visit in Tuscany.