How to enjoy Tuscany: Guided Tours
How could anything be better than a guided tour of Tuscany? As millions of people go to Tuscany every year on their vacations, there are plenty of guided tours and walking tours of Tuscany available. When you want to learn more about fine wines, you’ll be happiest on one of the tours that let you taste different Chiantis.
Some of the most beautiful green rolling hills and some of the best wine in the world can be found in the Tuscan region of Italy. Not only that, but the food is celebrated internationally, and the architecture in Tuscany is historically preserved, which makes a Guided Tour one of the most beautiful anywhere.
In addition, the history of this region includes many compelling stories. The Etruscans and the Romans were responsible for shaping the early history of the area, but Renaissance period was the time in which many of the most profound changes occurred in the areas of art, science, and religion. That means you’ll find some of the world’s best galleries and art museums right here.
There are so many places to see in Tuscany, probably more than you can see in just one visit. Because the area is so popular, accommodations can be hard to find during the busy tourist seasons of the Spring and Summer. Many people enjoy stay in any one of the wonderful standard hotel options and some opt to vacation at the one of the Tuscan farmhouses. Staying with a local family means you’ll eat meals with them and take part in all their activities around the times of harvesting grapes and olives. These facilities often offer cooking classes which give visitors a chance to learn how to cook Italian food with the ingredients that are farm fresh.
The Tuscan region is also an ideal setting for biking enthusiasts of all levels of expertise. There are rides for both the beginning and advanced bicyclists… Those who like easy rides will find them on the flat riverbeds and those who like the advanced rides will find that the region offers many rolling hills for them to explore. Of course, visiting the area when the weather is at its best provides the best opportunity for enjoying the outdoors. From March through June, and in the early autumn months of September and October, there’s nothing like a bike ride in rural Tuscany.
Although you may bike during the summer, many find it too uncomfortable due to the high temperatures.
Consider getting in the car you rent and taking a tour of the area.
To see the beauties of Tuscany close up, engage one of the many auto tours that are designed to highlight the countryside’s loveliness.
Or you can throw the map to the wind and go on an adventure!
If you like architecture, art, food, wine, hiking or biking, you will enjoy Tuscany on a tour, on your own or a mixture of the two.
Paolo Cardelli is a licensed tourist guide specialized in Florence Tours.
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