{"id":1110,"date":"2021-09-23T14:26:47","date_gmt":"2021-09-23T14:26:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/toursoftuscany.com.au\/the-beauty-and-charm-of-tuscanys-towns-and-villages\/"},"modified":"2021-09-23T14:26:47","modified_gmt":"2021-09-23T14:26:47","slug":"the-beauty-and-charm-of-tuscanys-towns-and-villages","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/toursoftuscany.com.au\/the-beauty-and-charm-of-tuscanys-towns-and-villages\/","title":{"rendered":"The Beauty and Charm of Tuscany’s Towns and Villages"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Beauty and Charm of Tuscany’s Towns and Villages<\/strong><\/h1>\n

It\u2019s no secret that holidays in Tuscany have the potential to be absolutely incredible \u2013 and if you\u2019re one of the many people who are thinking of visiting Tuscany in 2021, you may be interested in some of the beautiful destinations that make up the region.<\/p>\n

There are simply so many unique locations that you\u2019re going to want to peruse during your Italian getaways, so to help you out with planning your tour, we thought we\u2019d take a little look into why the towns and villages of Tuscany are well worth a visit.<\/p>\n

What makes Tuscany so magnificent?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If you\u2019ve been to Italy before, you\u2019re likely to know that some of the most important features of the country are the culture, landmarks, sights and gastronomy. These 4 things are all essential to Italy \u2013 and make it the unique destination that it is. One of the main reasons why Tuscany\u2019s towns are so well-loved is because they have so much of this to offer.<\/p>\n

From wineries in Chianti, to the medieval architecture of San Gimignano; there really is a wide variety of things that make each part of Tuscany beautiful, and this is essential to tourism. No matter where you decide to go during your stay, you\u2019re likely to find that there are simply so many places to explore and things to learn. Historical landmarks, Renaissance artwork, beautiful vineyards and so much more await you, so is it any wonder that countless tourists come back to Tuscany time and time again?<\/p>\n

10 excellent destinations to visit on your Tuscan tours:<\/strong><\/h2>\n

While there\u2019s a plethora of amazing locations that you may want to visit, there\u2019s not likely to be enough time to see them all in one trip. To give you a helping hand in deciding on where to go, here\u2019s a quick look at just 10 beautiful towns and villages:<\/p>\n

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  1. Sorano<\/strong> \u2013 Offering picturesque views and a sneaky peek into the Tuscan way of life, Sorano is a town in Grosseto that you\u2019re not going to want to overlook<\/li>\n
  2. Castelnuovo Berardenga<\/strong> \u2013 Located near Siena in the southern part of Chianti Classico, this town is a must visit for lovers of history and architecture<\/li>\n
  3. Montecarlo<\/strong> \u2013The historic centre of Montecarlo is just gorgeous, with its breathtaking fortress and fortified wall<\/li>\n
  4. Anghari<\/strong> \u2013 A true gem in the landscape of Valtiberina, Anghari is a stunning part of Arezzo that doesn\u2019t tend to see much tourism<\/li>\n
  5. Montefollonico<\/strong> \u2013 This medieval village is full of charm and traditional beauty, and is often a great place for immersing yourself in the Tuscan lifestyle<\/li>\n
  6. Santa Fiora<\/strong> \u2013 Located in Mount Amiata, you won\u2019t want to miss out on the chance to visit Santa Fiora during your holiday<\/li>\n
  7. Barberino Val d\u2019Elsa<\/strong> \u2013 Another great medieval town to visit in the Chianti area is Barberino Val d\u2019Elsa, a small town characterised by its two connecting gate towns<\/li>\n
  8. Montepulciano<\/strong> \u2013 Easily one of the most famous towns in Siena, Montepulciano offers architecture, fine wine and so much more<\/li>\n
  9. Montalcino<\/strong> \u2013 Another excellent town to visit in the Siena area is Montalcino, popular for the world-famous Brunello wine (with this in mind, be sure to visit some Montalcino vineyards during your stay!)<\/li>\n
  10. San Gimignano<\/strong> \u2013 Much like Montepulciano, San Gimignano is a town that\u2019s loved by tourists and locals alike, purely because it\u2019s one of the most iconic medieval towns in the world<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Planning your very own Tuscan adventure? You\u2019ve come to the right place!<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    If you\u2019re looking for the best Tuscan day trips, it might be worth considering what our team here at Tours of Tuscany have to offer.<\/p>\n

    Whether San Gimignano tours interest you, or perhaps you\u2019d like a chance to taste some of the incredible foods and wines of the region, you can rely on us to provide you with the trip of a lifetime. Come and enjoy our taste of Tuscany wine tour (or any of our guided tours of Tuscany Italy for that matter), we\u2019re certain that you\u2019ll enjoy your stay.<\/p>\n

    Check out a 7 day tour of Tuscany for a quick fix, or a 14 day stay if you\u2019re interested in a longer visit \u2013 we\u2019d love to show you around the region and all that\u2019s on offer in this magnificent part of Italy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    The Beauty and Charm of Tuscany’s Towns and Villages It\u2019s no secret that holidays in Tuscany have the potential to be absolutely incredible \u2013 and if you\u2019re one of the many people who are thinking of visiting Tuscany in 2021, you may be interested in some of the beautiful destinations that make up the region. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1033,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[24],"tags":[],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/toursoftuscany.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1110"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/toursoftuscany.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/toursoftuscany.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/toursoftuscany.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/toursoftuscany.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1110"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/toursoftuscany.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1110\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/toursoftuscany.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1033"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/toursoftuscany.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1110"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/toursoftuscany.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1110"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/toursoftuscany.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1110"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}