3121. The Towers of San Gimignano
June 02, 2017
If you have the luxury of choosing from a range of Tuscany toursmake sure that the hilltop town of San Gimignano is firmly on the itinerary. The Towers of San Gimignano make this historic settlement impossible to miss, standing tall in the skyline as a fitting tribute to Tuscany’s magnificent archit...
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3122. Step Into Tuscany - The Fine Tradition of Grape Stomping
June 02, 2017
Wine making is a long-established tradition – an art that has been developed and finely tuned over thousands of years. While the unique touches that an individual wine marker adds during the wine making process can be the difference between a good bottle and a great bottle, there are typically five ...
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3123. Discover Oltrano on the ‘Other' Side of the Arno
June 02, 2017
The focus of many Florence tours and tourists visiting Florence will, understandably, concentrate on the city’s major and most globally renowned central landmarks – Piazza della Repubblica, the Uffizi Gallery, Piazza della Signoria and Piazza Duomo.
Simply by crossing the Ponte Vecchio bridg...
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3124. Tuscany: Immortalised in the Classics
June 02, 2017
Have you ever dreamed of going to a place for so long that when you finally book the holiday and arrive it feels so familiar it’s as though you’ve been there before? In the case of Tuscany this feeling of déjà vu probably comes from some of the classic films that have been filmed in the beautiful re...
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3125. The Hidden World of the Vasari Corridor
June 02, 2017
Have you ever thought that your commute to work is a little dull, or that it would be good on a rainy day to be able to go from your home to your destination without getting wet? Well, you could always do what Grand Duke Cosimo de’ Medici did in the 16th Century and build yourself a covered walkway ...
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3126. Fiesole: An Historical Tuscan Gem
June 02, 2017
Most tours of Tuscany will take in the famous Renaissance sights of Florence, Pisa and Arezzo but if you want to venture further back in time you need only travel a short distance (nine kilometres) outside Florence to the historic hillside town of Fiesole.
Set on a hilltop, 295 metres above ...
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3127. Explore the Gothic Masterpiece of Siena Cathedral
June 02, 2017
While many tours of Tuscany will grant you only a fleeting visit to the Tuscan city of Siena, whisking you round its many treasures before moving you on, we believe that it is a place to cherish, to take your time wandering around and exploring.
And nowhere is this more true than in the city...
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3128. The Exquisite Artworks of Florence's Duomo
June 02, 2017
There is nowhere on earth quite like the Cathedral Santa Maria del Fiore, or the Duomo as it’s more commonly known. From the Italian Gothic architecture, including its breath-taking dome, to its stunning, vibrant Renaissance frescoes it embodies the very essence of the Renaissance age’s quest for kn...
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3129. The Exceptional Classical Music Venues of Venice
June 02, 2017
Venice is well known worldwide for its canals and iconic landmarks, a city steeped in history and beauty. Trips to St. Mark’s Basilica and a gondola ride will be staple parts of the itineraries of the many tourists who visit the city each year, and first on the agenda as they step out of their taxi ...
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3130. Making It in Munich: A Business Travel Guide
June 02, 2017
As a business travel destination, Munich offers a seamless and enjoyable experience from start to finish. Home to a number of globally-renowned corporates, financial institutions and media and publishing organisations, the city has suitably evolved to provide all the infrastructure, amenities and se...
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