April 3rd, 2008 - Tour of the best adventure holidays in Tuscany
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Places worth a visit
It's clear…Tuscany is the best touristic region of Italy. The region if famous not only for its cities (Florence, Siena, Pisa, etc…) but also for its surroundings (Chianti, hills, medieval towns, apennines, etc…)
Don't lose to see:
- The Via Francigena, a great path for bikers and hikers. It's an ancient road used by merchants, prelates, soldiers and pilgrims that linked North of Europe with Rome and Jerusalem.
- The city of Pisa and the leaning tower.
- The city of Florence and its historical center, the cradle of Italian culture.
- The City of Siena and its shell-shaped square "Piazza del Campo". It's famous for hosting the Palio horse race (held in July 2 and August 16).
- The Chianti region, the ideal place for cyclists, between the hills of Siena and Florence.
- The Apennines, a mostly green and wooded mountain chain.
Travel Ideas
Here a list of active travel ideas to visit Tuscany in a different way
Walking, Trekking and Hiking:
- [Guided or Self Guided] The Chianti region: From Florence to Siena
- [Guided or Self Guided] Siena and Val D'Orcia
- [Self Guided] Via Romea, the pilgrim's way
- [Self Guided] Vandelli, the Dukes road
Cycling and Mountain Biking
- [Guided] From Florence to Pisa
- [Self Guided] Florence - Siena - Pisa
- [Self Guided] Florence - Siena - Florence
- [Self Guided] Vandelli, the Dukes road in mtb
Planning 101
Map
How to get there and move around
International flights land in Milan and Rome airports. Then you can rent a car, take a bus or take the train to arrive in Tuscany.
Florence and Pisa have important airports. Every major city has a railway station.
- Pisa International Airport Galileo Galilei
- Florence Airport Amerigo Vespucci
By train: Florence, Pisa and Grosseto are important rail destinations. Florence (Firenze) has two major rail stations, San Maria Novella (SMN) and Campo di Marte (CdM).
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