Archive for 'Day Trips'

  

Wednesday, January 28, 2015
town of Palazzuolo Sul Senio
Spend a day of your tourist trails through Tuscany in a charming little town called Palazzuolo sul Senio. Situated around 45 kilometres north east of Florence, Palazzuolo sul Senio is a small commune that lies on the slopes of the Romagna Apennines.

Despite its small size however, it has a lot of interesting things to offer tourists.

Choose from a lovely selection of Palazzuolo Alto vacation villa rentals where you can visit Palazzuolo sul Senio and other beautiful communes and attractions in the area.

Walk around some quaint religious buildings in Palazzuolo sul Senio such as the Sanctuary of Santa Maria della Neve Quadalto and the Abbey of Santa Maria in Susinana.     Read More
Posted in: Day Trips, Localities, Small Towns

  

Friday, January 16, 2015
View of Stia
If you’re renting a car in Tuscany and want an itinerary of a few nice Tuscan town to explore then why not make a day trip through these three gems? All three are located in the Arezzo province so depending on where your Tuscan villa is situated you can start your day in either one. Let’s say you’re located closest to Stia town so we can describe how to travel between each one.

Stia is a charming town about 40 kilometres east of Florence and is nicknamed as the ‘Source of the Arno’ river. The true source actually originates further upon the slopes of Monte Falterona but Stia is the first town it flows through.     Read More
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Monday, January 12, 2015
film poster of 'Life is Beautiful'
If you have a love for classic Italian films then why not be inspired to tour around some locations in Tuscany where some of them were set. Stay in a stunning luxury villa in Tuscany where you can enjoy the sunshine and scenery of this region after your explorations.

The famous actor Roberto Begnini both directed and starred in the Oscar winning film ‘Life is Beautiful’ which describes the horrors of World War II in Italy.

This film was set in the Tuscan towns of Castiglion Fiorentino, Arezzo and Montevarchi which offer many attractions in their own right for tourists to enjoy.     Read More
Posted in: Books and Movies, Curiosities, Day Trips

  

Monday, January 12, 2015
Ponte Maddalena in Borgo a Mozzano
Pisa is a very popular tourist destination in Tuscany and rightly so! Tourists flock from all over the world to walk around the stunning Piazza dei Miracoli which contains the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Duomo, Baptistery and Monumental Cemetery.

But if you’re staying in a villa rental in Pisa and want to explore the gems that lie close to the city then check out some of these wonderful towns.

Borgo a Mozzano is located 32 kilometres from Pisa and is the birthplace of a spooky legend surrounding the Devil’s Bridge built here!     Read More
Posted in: Day Trips, Localities, Pisa

  

Monday, January 12, 2015
pietrasanta
Lucca is a stunning city in Tuscany, full of attractive monuments and tourist attractions to explore. During your stay at a villa in Lucca, if you have a day or two to spare, why not embark in a rented car to visit some of these charming towns within a short driving distance?

Start off your day with a trip to Pietrasanta which is located 25 kilometres North West of Lucca. This is a welcoming artistic town full of interesting museums, art galleries and sculpture workshops to stroll around. An art lover could easily lose themselves happily in Pietrasanta for a few hours!     Read More
Posted in: Day Trips