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Have you been dreaming of savouring the hearty local cuisine of Tuscany while sipping incredible wines from Chianti and the other wine regions of the area? Do you long to see famous works of art like Michelangelo’s David or wander spaces stuffed with art like the Uffizi? Would you like to spend days admiring stunning churches and architectural gems like the cathedral in Siena and exploring pretty medieval towns and charming villages like Lucca and Montepulciano? What about driving through the famous rolling green hills, and more while on holiday in Tuscany? 

For those who want to experience the birthplace of the Renaissance – the art, architecture, culture, history, charm, and food – with their children, there might be particular questions and considerations that they have, in order for the trip to go smoothly. So, if you are booking a villa in Florence and you are bringing the little ones along, here is the key information that you need to know.

In our final post in this series for first-time visitors to Florence, we are introducing the other key bits of basic information that should leave you ready to travel and enjoy your vacation with confidence. Of course, if you book a villa in Florence with us and ever need any help throughout your trip, you can always get in touch and contact us but, for your convenience, here’s a handy guide to some things to expect.  

Planning your first trip somewhere new can be intimidating but being well-informed in advance of your travels always helps make things easier and less stressful. Here at Tuscany Villas, we pride ourselves in being on-hand to help our guests enjoy their travels and answer any questions they have throughout the booking process of a villa in Tuscany and all through the holiday itself. 

Our blog also acts as a great resource of useful information, travel tips, interesting attractions, and more and, continuing with our new series for first-time visitors who have booked a villa in Florence, now we address the question of: How can I get around Florence?

You’ve been dreaming about that special trip to Florence and you’ve found a perfect holiday rental in Florence with us but now that the trip is coming up, you have some questions. You might even be nervous about it living up to your expectations. Well, if you want to do the Birthplace of the Renaissance right and be prepared, then there are some things that you should know. So, to help you out, we will be publishing a series of helpful guides with key information for first-time visitors who book a vacation rental in Florence.

Firstly, you might be wondering: Where should I fly into Florence?