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Come for a relaxing spa break in the Tuscan village of Equi Terme. Situated on the slopes of Pizzo d’Uccello, a jagged group of high mountains in the Apuan Alps, this is a lovely scenic place to visit on your travels of the region.

There are many interesting things to do and see in Equi Terme such as the vast underground caves here and the furrow of Equi; a canyon which tells the geological history of glacial activity here millions of years ago.

Stay in a beautiful vacation rental in Fivizzano, only a few kilometre's drive from Equi Terme where you can enjoy a lovely relaxing spa break!

Do you love learning about exciting geological phenomena? Then why not embark on your very own volcano trail of Tuscany before visiting some or all of the fascinating volcano sites in Italy? This wonderful country contains the only active volcanoes in mainland Europe and although no active volcanoes remain in Tuscany, tourists are sure to enjoy a trail to some dormant sites to learn more about their fiery past!

Check out some fantastic villas with special offers in Tuscany to stay at for your adventurous vacation!

See the magical underworld of marine life at the wonderful aquarium in Livorno! This huge tourist attraction is situated on the Tuscan coast and offers tourists a wonderful opportunity to get up close and personal with over 150 species of marine life.

Stay at a vacation rental in Livorno where you also get to enjoy all the perks of a seaside holiday!

Book a fantastic guided tour of Livorno’s aquarium that is spread across two floors. Learn everything there is to know about each and every species here over the space of 60-90 minute tour options. Discover the fascinating evolutionary stories of these colourful creatures like the green Cuban turtle or the eight legged octopus and watch as they silently swim in large tanks all around you!

There are many charming towns and villages across Tuscany that are well worth a visit on your next vacation to Tuscany but why not do something different and visit some of the unusual ghost villages of the region and find out why they were deserted! Stay at a lovely villa with swimming pool in Tuscany where you can experience a magical holiday of both adventure and relaxation!

The medieval village of Bergiola in Lucca province was abandoned when a terrible earthquake flattened its buildings in the early twentieth century. But tourists can still visit and learn more about this little hamlet from information boards on display.

Come and see one of the most elaborate cathedrals in the world, the duomo of Florence in Tuscany. This is the fourth largest cathedral in the world, the largest being St. Peter’s in Rome. This magnificent building towers over Florence’s skyline, topped off with a splendid dome designed and built by Filippo Brunelleschi in the 15th century.

Choose from a superb range of villas near Florence if you wish to stay a few days and explore all of this Renaissance city!

This gothic masterpiece began towards the end of the 13th century by master architect, Arnolfo di Cambio.