Is Tuscany good for tourists?

Best Places to Visit in Tuscany Tuscany is truly blessed with an abundance of wonderful places to visit and things to do. With an incredible number of beautiful towns, great beaches, lovely countryside, and pristine nature, you could spend weeks here and still not see everything.



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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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The best time to visit Tuscany is in mid-to-late spring (April to May) or early fall (September to October). The Tuscan landscape is at its most vibrant during these times and the weather is particularly pleasant, with temperatures around 63°F to 79°F.

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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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November is usually the wettest month of the year, temperatures has values of 10-12 C°. In winter (December, January and February) temperatures are obviously lower, on average, range from 2-12 C°. In January and early February the weather is usually cold with little rain.

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Our quick and easy guide to the best places to stay in Tuscany:
  • Florence. Known as the 'Cradle of the Renaissance' Florence is an alluring destination full of world-class art and architectural masterpieces. ...
  • Lucca & Pisa. ...
  • Montepulciano. ...
  • San Gimignano. ...
  • Siena.


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

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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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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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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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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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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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