The Perfect Trip to Tuscany

A 2-Day Itinerary for the Perfect Trip to Tuscany!

Tuscany is most famously known as the beautiful countryside and wine region of Italy. Some of the most beautiful wine vineyards in Italy are in the region of Tuscany and of the regions of Tuscany, in Chianti. The Villas in the countryside are most elegant and peaceful, surrounded by acres of olive and grape gardens with breath taking mountain views.

The most ideal place to stay in Tuscany would be in a countryside villa, to find peace of mind for a perfect relaxing vacation. A villa in the countryside is the most suitable place for authors to come find their thoughts and write for hours, or at most weeks until a best selling novel is produced. Some come to Tuscany to escape the stress from there busy lives and enjoy the serenity and captivating nature of the countryside.

The best time to visit Tuscany would be in either the Fall or the Spring. In the summer, Tuscany reaches scorching hot temperatures making wine vineyard tours and a trip to the city capital of Florence a more uncomfortable trek. The best months to go, based on recent frequent travelers to Tuscany, would be during the month of October or May. Regardless of the season choice to visit Tuscany, if you did plan to stay in Tuscany in the summer, then a villa with a swimming pool would be highly recommended!

For a wonderful 2-day itinerary in Tuscany, waking up in a beautiful rental from Handsome Properties would make any trip as charming as can be! A cup of Italian espresso and fresh biscotti out on the terrace or patio of a luxury Tuscan Villa would be a lovely start to your day. For the rest of the day, a visit to a romantic vineyard called the Castello Di Casole for lunch would be perfect. This beautiful hotel resort and vineyard offers dining services with authentic Tuscan pasta and pizza, for the perfect Toscana dining experience. The casual Trattoria Pazzia makes delicious homemade pasta dishes, panini’s, espresso, and even gelato! After a wonderful visit to the Trattoria Pazzia, take a wine tour of the vineyards and receive complimentary wine tastings. After a wine tour and view of the Tuscan sunset, make your way to the Bar Visconti in the Castle grounds to enjoy an evening cocktail and a relaxing dining experience.

The following day, take a trip to the city of Florence, known as Firenze! Enjoy sight seeing like never before by walking around the streets of one of the most pop-cultured cities in Italy. The entire morning should be spent in Florence starting with a cup of espresso early in the morning in any café that you may find! Afterwards, sightseeing throughout the beautiful city at some of its most eye catching structures and landmarks, experience an amazing lunch at any restaurant for authentic Firenze pasta dishes.

After lunch, take a drive to the wine region of Chianti and pass through the Chianti Wine Vineyards. As you see the beautiful acres of vineyards, find the Castello di Verrazzano for a wine tour and tasting at 3pm (book in advance).The Castello di Verrazzano is located in the heart of the Chianti Wine region and offers visitors some of the most delicious Chianti Classico Wines. Following the remarkable tour of the gardens and wine cellar, explore the beautiful Tuscan Castle overlooking the vineyards, and catch another amazing view of the Tuscan sunset.

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