Is Tuscany an expensive place to visit?

It's no surprise that one of the most popular regions of Italy is also one of the most expensive. Between accommodation, food and sites, you can really burn through the euros on a trip to Tuscany. But the good news is that it doesn't have to be that way – it is possible to travel Tuscany on the cheap.



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Its rolling landscapes, charming hilltop towns, and the gorgeous capital city of Florence are bound to charm just about anyone: this is why you will love making Tuscany your next Italian vacation destination. Here are the top things to see and do in Tuscany, Italy.

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You really need a whole week to see a good chunk of Tuscany. However, if you can stay longer, this itinerary can be extended to two weeks by adding on days in Lucca, Cinque Terre and Rome. Want to do a grand tour? Consider adding on to this 10-day Northern Italy itinerary.

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If you like to play things by ear; to be able to and get out or stay in on a whim, you're going to need a car. In fact, you're going to miss out on so much of the experience of Tuscany and the romance of the area, if you don't have your own transport.

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If you like Tuscany, then try Umbria So if you dream of Tuscany's agriturismo, rolling hills and authentic food, you'll find Umbria is very similar, only less crowded and less expensive.

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Tuscany is known for its landscapes, history, artistic legacy, and its influence on high culture. It is regarded as the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance and of the foundations of the Italian language.

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Here is a short list of those that must be tasted at least once in a lifetime!
  • Tuscan black croutons.
  • Colonnata Lard.
  • Panzanella.
  • Pappa al pomodoro.
  • Ribollita.
  • Cacciucco.
  • Tripe and lampredotto.
  • Bistecca alla Fiorentina (Fiorentina steak)


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Where to base yourself in Tuscany
  • Florence. Florence is by far Tuscany most popular destination, regarded as the birthplace of Renaissance. ...
  • Siena. ...
  • Lucca. ...
  • Arezzo. ...
  • San Gimignano. ...
  • Pitigliano. ...
  • Pienza. ...
  • Chianti Wine Region.


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Florence airport is the nearest airport for most locations in Tuscany.

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Winter can still have some sunny days but is usually wetter and colder, especially at night. July and August are the hottest months. January is the coldest month.

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THE TUSCAN CLIMATE Spring (April and May) and Autumn (October and November) are milder and rainier, but there are still plenty of dry, sunny days. Winter can still have some sunny days but is usually wetter and colder, especially at night. July and August are the hottest months. January is the coldest month.

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As we said above, eating out in Italy is actually extremely cheap. At a restaurant in Italy, you can eat out for only 2.5 Euros (roughly 3 USD) per person for most meals. Grabbing a coffee and pastry for breakfast, and having all the pizza and house wine you can manage is surprisingly cheap!

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As we said above, eating out in Italy is actually extremely cheap. At a restaurant in Italy, you can eat out for only 2.5 Euros (roughly 3 USD) per person for most meals. Grabbing a coffee and pastry for breakfast, and having all the pizza and house wine you can manage is surprisingly cheap!

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Try regional breakfast dishes Tuscany – biscotti, oblong-shaped crunchy almond biscuits. Dip them in your coffee. Puglia – pasticciotto, a simple short-crust pastry filled with a vanilla or lemon custard. Sicily – cannoli, tubes of fried dough stuffed with a sweet ricotta-based filling.

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