A holiday in Tuscany would not be complete without a tour of the magnificent wine farms such as Chianti and Brunello di Montalcino. Your villa in Tuscany is very close to these regions and what better way to kick off your holiday than by doing some wine tasting. Try getting on a bike and cycling from one […]
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Before cars, buses, and bicycles for tours of a country, there were horses, walking, and carriage rides. Seeing Tuscany by horseback has become more popular of late perhaps because people are reminded of the relaxing joy of riding a horse combined with the unique perspective it provides for exploring hidden regions. Holidays in this part […]
Continue ReadingMarvel at the Medici Villas
Made up of bankers, politicians and even popes, the famous Medici family of Florence were known not only in Tuscany and Italy, but all over the world. They used their power, influence and enormous wealth not only to rule Florence, but also to build a collection of grand and ostentatious villas all over Tuscany. So […]
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