Next up: the undiscovered jewel of Tuscany.
The Leaning Tower of Pisa is as much a cultural icon in America as Mickey Mouse, yet many know little to nothing about Pisa, one of Tuscany's greatest but most overlooked gems. Like all great cities in the region, Pisa is endowed with an impressive artistic heritage, rich history, and mouth-watering cuisine. But what is best about Pisa, especially for lovers of Tuscany, is that it is a refreshing, quaint, and decidedly different version of Tuscan culture, which itself is arguably Italy's most significant. So if you are touring Tuscany, be sure to drop by for at least a few nights, because often it is smaller cities like Pisa that enamor our spirits most powerfully!
Now onto the big guns...
Unlike other Italian destinations boasting medieval splendor, Siena isn't a tiny castle-town but a thriving and very chic city. While little of its exterior, harking back to the 15th century-Siena's golden age-will remind you of Italy's modern pulse, its enthralling culture, refined wine-bars and restaurants, and lively student life will do so rather effectively. But existing just beside a spirit of progress and innovation is a desire to preserve Siena's very rich cultural roots. To do this, not only does the city hold grand festivals like the famous Palio, but also the greatest care is paid to restore its many historical wonders so that the world will always be able to see why Siena is so dear to the Italian people!
In Florence we find not only Italy's finest collection of art, but also a city that in itself is among the country's loveliest examples of artistry. Famous churches and museums, among them the Uffizi Gallery, bejewel the city, each holding the priceless treasures of the Renaissance. But promenading the Florentine streets will present you with magical architecture in graceful dialogue with the nearby Tuscan countryside, and a vibrant people whose mannerisms and language are redolent of Florence's creative spark. As if this weren't enough, local chefs and winemakers dazzle our palates with their own artistry-forged each time they masterfully harness nature's bounty and create one of Italy's finest gastronomies.
This is a Suggested Vacation.
This suggested vacation is all about you and your independence. If you like what we’ve put together just the way it is, just click and your vacation is all planned; if not, amend, add, and replace anything you like. You may change the number of days in each city, add or remove options, even change our suggested means of transportation between cities. Do whatever you'd like, after all, it's your Italy Vacation!
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