Tuscany holidays

Tuscany is a place of rich and varied history, a very vibrant culture and an immense capacity for enjoying the finer things in life, be it art, food or nature. You’ll enjoy some of the fantastic and world famous cuisine of the region as well as some of its excellent wines. There are some of the most iconic buildings anywhere in the world – the Florence Cathedral, the Leaning Tower of Pisa and the Piazza del Campo of Florence. There are also exquisite works of art – including the spectacular collection housed in Florence’s Uffizi Gallery. There are gorgeous sandy beaches and clear blue sea waters as well as stunning alpine routes and there is a stunning countryside dotted with gorgeous little villages and stately villas. Tuscany is a place that everyone should see at least once, though it also richly reward return visitors!

Tuscany offers an excellent Mediterranean climate. The summers offer long days with temperatures of around 30ºC, clear blue skies and brilliant sunshine. The Tourist season generally stretches between April and September, with the majority of visitors coming between May and August and prices rising accordingly. You might want to head to Tuscany for April and May or for October and November when the climate can be very pleasant and the crowds are much sparser. There is, though a much greater chance of rain in the spring and autumn. Temperatures plunge to averages of around 7ºC in the winter months though in the mountains they are generally sub zero in December and January with very good prospects of snow and excellent skiing conditions.