What to do and see in Tuscany? Discover the visits and the essential activities of this region of Italy very popular!
Tuscany, with its medieval villages on the hills and its spectacular landscapes, is one of the best destinations for a Italy. Indeed, this region has a lot to offer during a stay: monuments impressive, art of the Renaissance, excellent wines and one kitchen delicious, beaches overlooking a crystalline sea, and a beautiful campaign . You are told immediately, it is better to have your own car to freely visit Tuscany and enjoy all its assets. One thing is certain, you shouldn't miss this top of the top of the Things to do en Toscana !
1. See the masterpieces of Florence
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Florence is one of the most important centres of Renaissance art and architecture. Son Dome ( Duomo Santa Maria del Fiore ) and the Saint John Baptistery ( Battistero di San Giovanni ) are both beautiful but frequented by tourists as well as the Piazza del Duomo . Florence has several interesting museums with many famous paintings and sculptures, especially at Galleria degli Uffizi (Galerie des Offices) where the works of Giotto, Botticelli, Raphaël, Michel-Ange and Léonard de Vinci are displayed. You will certainly not miss the statue of David Michelangelo. In the city we also find the Palace Medici-Riccardi and its gardens, as well as Ponte Vecchio which entangles the Arno.
2. Visit Siena and its surroundings
Siena is a classic medieval city of Tuscany (built on a hill) famous for its large square in the form of a fan, Piazza del Campo , and for his horse races in summer, known as Il Palio . These are impressive and contribute to the city's tourism. The high bell tower of Siena, Torre del Mangia , dominates the Piazza del Campo. Siena offers many other tourist attractions including its cathedral and museums.
Around the city you will be subjugated by the surrounding landscape called the Crete senesi . 
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3. Take part in a Tuscan cooking class
During your holiday in Tuscany , you will certainly enjoy the traditional Tuscan dishes. So why don't you take a cooking class? There are various cooking schools that offer different courses from one day to a whole week. Whether you are tempted or not, the ideal would be to stay in a holiday home in Tuscany. You could thus enjoy your stay while learning to cook the secrets of this extraordinary local gastronomy.
4. Spend an afternoon in San Gimignano
San Gimignano , known as "the city of beautiful towers" ( San Gimignano delle belle Torri ), is a very classic city of Tuscany: a fortified medieval city built on a hill and famous for its 14 medieval towers still existing (it had 75), creating a beautiful visible horizon of the surrounding countryside. Enjoy it to visit museums and museums Fortresse de Montestaffoli .
Near San Gimignano, you can also visit Volterra , an interesting hill town that receives less tourists. 
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5. Relax for a moment in natural hot springs
Tuscany is a region with an important geothermal activity under its surface and its hot springs are the most pleasant result of this phenomenon. You can find several hot water baths and waterfalls such as Saturnia, Bagno Vignoni, Petriolo and San Filippo. Even in winter, it is very pleasant to swim in the water at 40°C while it is very cold outside.
Go and see the small town Montecatini Terme which has very old thermal baths. It turns out to be an ideal base point to visit all of Tuscany.
6. Study the leaned tower of Pisa
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Tower of Pisa is famous all over the world and almost justifies your stay in Tuscany alone. However, Pisa has much more to offer to the traveller, including its medieval center, its beautiful dome and its baptistery (all present on the Piazza dei Miracoli ), its parks, its statues, and a walk along the river.
7. Visit the Chianti region and taste its eponymous wine
During your stay in a hostel or a house in Chianti, you can taste this delicious red wine from local vineyards. Take a guided tour with tasting of the famous wine through picturesque villages, vineyards, and a beautiful countryside. You can quite organize a picnic in the middle of olive fields or vineyards. The Chianti lies between the major cities of Florence and Siena. 
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8. Climb on the city walls of Lucca
Lucca ( Lucca ) is a fortified city with one of the best preserved ramparts of Italy. Above the walls of the city, you can walk and ride a bike, and you can also find gardens, allowing you to ride the historic centre of Lucca. The city has several well preserved towers, from which you can have a breathtaking view of the city. Lucca is a good place to make culinary shopping and go eat at the restaurant.
9. Discover the Tuscan archipelago
Few people know that the Tuscan coast is among the best in Italy and is home to a spectacular archipelago, which reveals itself as a paradise for divers and lovers of the sea.
You have a choice between staying on one of the islands or cruise a day from Castiglione della Pescaia or Porto Santo Stefano. The boat will take you around the main islands of the archipelago in the Tyrrhenian Sea, the island of Giglio, the island of Giannutri (a natural park with limited access to a fabulous archaeological site), the island of Elbe, Capraia, Montecristo and Pianosa. This cruise usually includes a seafood meal and stopovers to swim. 
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10. Do not forget all the rest of Tuscany
In order to be complete, do not forget to visit the many villages that have not been cited as that of Montepulciano or Cortona , and the multiple medieval villages located on hills. The region Maremme , etc...
How do I go to Tuscany?
The tourist cities do not miss in Tuscany and this continuous influx of travellers is partly controlled by the main airport of the region, that of Florence. Regular flights from France are possible, and if you want to arrive in Pisa or Siena, you should know that these cities also have their own airport. Find cheap flights to Tuscany on our partner's website Ulysses .
Where to stay in Tuscany?
The three main cities of Tuscany are an excellent point of fall to visit the Italian region. So you can accommodation in Florence , house in Pisa or still staying in Siena . But if you are looking for more authenticity, you can stay in one of the famous Tuscan villages or try to stay close to the vineyards. To find a cheap hotel in Tuscany, search this Compare hotels .
Have you visited Tuscany? Which city(s) or which place(s) did you prefer? How did you visit her? By car? By train? Comment!
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