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What to do in Tuscany in a short time

  Friday, August 25, 2023

Tuscany is a region full of interesting things to see: monuments, squares, museums, ancient churches, but also natural beauties and treasures. There are so many beautiful places to visit in Tuscany that, especially when you only have a few days available, it can be difficult to decide which ones to choose to see. If you only have a few days and do not know what to do, here is a list of things to do in the tuscan cities.

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Surroundings of Florence

Florence, the cradle of the Renaissance, Tuscany's capital city; a must if you visit central Italy!

Here are some activities to do in a short time: 

In the surroundings of Grosseto

In the province of Grosseto there are some almost fairytale-like Tuscan villages: Pitigliano, Sorano and Sovara are a triptych to visit in one go. Then there is the fascinating 'little Athens' of Tuscany, Capalbio.

There are also numerous other beautiful villages to visit such as Massa Marittima, Gavorrano, Scansano and, by the sea, Castiglione della Pescaia.

In addition to the villages, it is also possible to visit the Giardino dei Tarocchi, an artistic park located in Garavicchio, near Pescia Fiorentina, populated by statues inspired by the figures of the major arcana of the tarot. 

Around Grosseto you can immerse yourself in nature; it boasts wonderful natural spas such as the Cascate del Mulino waterfalls in Saturnia, or you can venture into theParco della maremma e divertirvi con delle Esperienze in quad o delle romantiche passeggiate a cavallo. Inoltre, la Maremma, ospita L'Oasi del WWF, dunque dalla spiaggia sarà possibile avvistare stormi di fenicotteri rosa!

In the surroundings of Siena

Siena, a beautiful and picturesque Italian city that enchants with its charming medieval centre and gastronomic dishes! There are many things to do and see in its surroundings, here are some of them:

  • Parco fluviale di colle val d’elsa.
  • Siena city centre.
  • Taste the Pici all'aglione
  • Palio of Siena.
  • Wine tasting.
  • Tour Val D’Orcia.
  • Visit villages - Monteriggioni, Montepulciano, San Gimignano.
  • San Filippo natural thermal baths.
  • Petriolo natural thermal baths.

Pisa Tower

In the surroundings of Pisa

Pisa, famous for its iconic Leaning Tower, offers a fascinating blend of history, art and architecture in a lively Tuscan atmosphere. Here are some things you can do in a few days in and around Pisa:

In the surroundings of Lucca