Holidays to Tuscany – Italy's central superstar – mean rugged landscapes, regional delicacies and cultural heavyweights like Florence and Siena.
Local escapes, global standards
From wine culture in Chianti to the seaside villas of Forte dei Marmi, Tuscany's a winning deal. Whether you want countryside seclusion, a beachside break or an urban holiday, this area in central Italy certainly comes up trumps.
Notable north
One visit to Florence and you'll wonder why Galileo didn't think the universe revolved around it – especially when you're sipping espresso beneath the red-capped Duomo. With chauffeured wine tours through Chianti available and the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa just 90 minutes' drive away, there's plenty to explore beyond the city walls, too.
Centre of attention
The middle of the region's home to artful architecture and a metropolitan food scene in Siena. Just an hour's drive east, Volterra's ancient walls hide streets full of traditional Tuscan crafts. For a Renaissance throwback, Arezzo's packed with awe-inspiring artwork.