Archive for 'Day Trips'

  

Wednesday, May 6, 2015
Valley in Tuscany
Each year in Tuscany, a very special vehicle takes magical trips around its beautiful countryside; the Nature Train, or the Terre di Siena Treno Natura. Originally it was established in 1991 under a travel agency. Later, it was handed over to the Val d'Orcia Railway, a voluntary association of retired railway workers and other interested people who ran regular Nature Train services on 15 to 20 holidays during May, June, September and October over the Asciano–Monte Antico route. It has recently reopened after some time of inactivity.     Read More
Posted in: Curiosities, Day Trips, Localities, Siena

  

Tuesday, April 7, 2015
Vaiano town
If you’re touring around the small province of Prato on your next Tuscan holiday then be sure to include Vaiano on your day trip itinerary.

Situated around ten kilometres north of Prato and 25 kilometres north-west of Florence, this pretty little commune actually encompasses a quaint collection of villages and hamlets.

Some of them are called Sofignano, Fabio, La Foresta and Parmigno. Vaiano borders the neighbouring communes of Barberino di Mugello and Montemurlo. There is a huge collection of religious buildings across the municipality of Vaiano.     Read More
Posted in: Day Trips, Localities, Small Towns

  

Tuesday, April 7, 2015
Montemurlo castle
Montemurlo is a splendid town in Prato province which closely borders the province and town of Pistoia and is only 20 kilometres north-west of Florence.

Stay in a cosy vacation villa in Pistoia where you can easily visit Montemurlo and other communes in the area.

It’s situated in idyllic surroundings just on the edge of the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines. Built on Monte Le Cavallaie whose peak is 976 metres high, Montemurlo would be a superb stop off on a tourist day trip of the province.     Read More
Posted in: Day Trips, Localities, Small Towns

  

Wednesday, April 1, 2015
Terracotta statues in Impruneta
Spend a delightful few hours exploring the town of Impruneta in Florence province. This large busy commune has some splendid sights for tourists to explore and excellent hand crafted souvenirs to buy. Stay in a pretty vacation rental in Impruneta and explore this charming town for yourself.

Impruneta is well known for its superb production of terracotta which is made from reddish clay and hardened in a hot oven to create pots, vases and even statues. Begin your tour of Impruneta with a visit to the magnificently designed Sanctuary of Maria.     Read More
Posted in: Day Trips, Events, Localities, October, Small Towns

  

Wednesday, March 11, 2015
Piombino in Livorno
Piombino is a southerly town in Livorno province which is situated on the border between the Ligurian Sea and the Tyrrhenian Sea.

Piombino was an Etruscan port town and now is a busy port of call for tourists travelling to Portoferraio on Elba Island and Olbia in Sardinia.

Choose from a superb range of vacation rentals in Piombino where you can explore this coastal province of Tuscany with ease.     Read More
Posted in: Day Trips, Localities, Tuscan Coast