Touring Holidays In Tuscany

In Tuscany WiFi is free in most restaurants, bars, cafes and hotels, but it may be confined to the public areas of the hotel only, so do check your hotel facilities. Hotels generally don’t provide entertainment.  However, live music can be enjoyed at pavement cafes, restaurants, and sometimes parks and other public spaces during the summer months. The town of Montecatini also hosts ticketed musical events at various venues.

When notified in advance, Travel Department can inform our Tuscany hotels of your dietary requests, such as gluten-free, vegetarian or vegan foods. Please note that choices may be limited compared to the offering found in hotels at home.  

For restaurants and hotel dining rooms you can dress casually, but we suggest you avoid wearing “beach wear”, such as shorts and flip flops. When visiting churches and holy places, cover up bare flesh; shoulders, chest, legs.

Our guided tours in Tuscany will involve periods of walking and standing, at times on uneven or cobbled surfaces. There will be steep inclines or steps to negotiate at some locations. Up to 20 minutes’ walk from the coach parking area to the start point of the tour would apply in some cities, notably Florence. A reasonable degree of health and mobility is required. For all our tours we have an activity level guide to help you decide which holiday suits you best. For specific advice regarding our Tuscany tours and to discuss any special needs, please contact us directly and we will be happy to assist you.     

Tuscany is known for earthy, robust dishes, made from the finest of local ingredients. Try ‘Bistecca alla Fiorentina’, a thick T bone steak (served rare), or for a lighter option, panzanella, a salad made of stale bread soaked in cold water and vinegar, mixed with diced tomatoes, onions, and basil, all sprinkled with the exquisite olive oil for which the region is famous. Wine lovers will be spoilt for choice, from the fruity white Vernaccia di San Gimignano to the mouthwatering red, Rosso di Montalcino, and many more besides.

Tuscany can be enjoyed at any time of year. The main tourist season runs from April until October. July and August can be hot (30C +) but evenings are pleasant and perfect for strolls through the atmospheric streets and piazzas of Tuscan villages and towns. To experience cooler temperatures while sightseeing in Tuscany, travel in late spring, early summer or autumn. 

Tuscany is one of the most beautiful areas of Italy with a fabulous heritage just waiting to be discovered. The country’s most iconic region and the origin of the renaissance; you can immerse yourself in its art, culture, history and stunning landscapes. The town of Montecatini Terme is the location for our holidays in Tuscany. The town is known for its history of thermal baths and spas, which have been a focal point of activity for nearly 500 years. From here, you will have guided tours to Florence, Pisa, Siena, Lucca and San Gimignano, meaning you will get the full Tuscan experience and see some of the best sights in Italy.