A Very 2020 Holiday in Tuscany
It’s a holiday season like no other- a very 2020 holiday in Tuscany. Fortunately, even a relentless worldwide pandemic is no match for the beauty of Tuscany or the spirit of the Italian people. Life goes on, even if things...
Maranello, Italy…Home of the Ferrari
Maranello, Italy is home to Ferrari and the Formula One Racing Team, Scuderia Ferrari. Ferrari has had it's factory in Maranello since the 1940s. Enzo Anselmo Guiseppe Maria Ferrari began his life as a carpenter, but always had a fondness...
An Easter in Italy, Unlike Any Other
Easter, or Pasqua, is a vibrant time in Italy during a typical year. The flowers are blooming and people are making plans to spend time with family and friends, baking, and buying beautifully-wrapped chocolate eggs con sorpressa (with a surprise...
Transportation in Tuscany: Rental Car, Train, Bus, Bike & More
Tuscan Transportation Ahh Tuscany! The sights, the adventures and the romance. No matter the reason for your visit, there is something all Tuscan travelers have in common, the need for transportation. How you choose transportation in Tuscany has the potential to...
Travel in Tuscany: Make the Most of Your Time in Italy
Spending time in Italy right now is probably not a possibility due to the recent outbreak of the Coronavirus. While customs and social ideologies have been altered slightly with the outbreak, we continue to be surprised at the genuine hospitality that...
Best Travel Destinations in Tuscany
If you are traveling to Tuscany for the first time, there is a chance that you don’t know where to go or what to do when you arrive. Considering Tuscany and, in particular Florence, is known as the Jewel of...
Friends Trip Sample Itinerary (7 days)
Day 1- Arrive, settle into your villa Day 2- Day trip to Florence Meet your private guide for a half-day tour of some of the Renaissance city’s most spectacular museums and monuments, such as the famous Duomo, the Uffizi Gallery, the...
Family Trip Sample Itinerary (7 days)
Day 1- Arrive, settle into your villa Day 2 – Day trip to Florence After you’ve done your best to get onto the Italian clock, stroll into town for a cappuccino and some pastries for the family…Italy’s version of breakfast. Visit...
A Tuscan Christmas
The Beauty of Christmas in Tuscany In the month of December, cities throughout Tuscany are a true sight to be seen. With grand tree-lighting ceremonies, Christmas markets, and several weeks of holiday excitement, Tuscan cities sparkle with festive cheer. Just imagine...
Off-Season Italy
The Beauty of Off-Season Italy! Who says you have only one season a year to pack up your family and/or friends and take a cultural excursion to Italy? Not the folks at Tuscan Travel Group! In fact, two of my most...