Tuscany tour – Information for your Tuscany holiday

Guide to Tuscany

Find travel information for your vacation trip to Tuscany: It contains tips and advice that are regularly checked and updated.

This information page comprises of Driving directions from offers of the Tuscan culture to practical travel tips Information and advice for your vacation in Tuscany. In addition, we try to give you an impression of Tuscany so that you can better plan your future vacation trip or "Tuscany tour".

Why should I go on vacation in Tuscany?

Tuscany is "different". The nature, the people, the climate and the culture form a very special mix that makes Tuscany a worthwhile travel destination within Europe. The recreational value. Retreat and relax. In a holiday home located on a hill you can let your soul dangle. Italian lifestyle and style come together here to create a very special combination. Be it art and architecture; but also in culinary terms, the guest encounters expressions of centuries-old tradition. Tuscany is famous for its buildings, but also for its bread, the olive oil, the cheese and the special spices. People don't miss out here - not only on vacation!

The Tuscany vineyards definitely stand up to the comparison with good French wine-growing regions. However, a direct comparison with international wines would be wrong. Tuscan wines convince with their own variety and their special note. Here he likes Chianti maybe a "typical" Tuscan wine, but it is certainly not the only one. Try it yourself!

Tuscany has a lot to offer:

 

Information worth knowing

Toskanatour provides you with further tips, e.g. which plugs fit in Italian sockets? Can I use my cell phone in Italy without any problems? There is Books with a connection to Tuscany and what are the historical backgrounds of Tuscany? (The History of Tuscany is very interesting indeed).

What do I do on vacation in Tuscany?

When you arrive on site, it is of course a matter of making the most of your (vacation) time and enjoying it. We present a selection of events to you, such as the annual "historic" bike races Eroica, as well as a list of recommended local Festivals and processions.

There is also information about shopping, as there are differences to Germany in terms of shop opening times, public holidays and other details. Also the most important Weekly markets and Outlets we introduce you.

Weitere Informationen über Aktivitäten erhalten Sie auf unserer Website. Wie der Besuch der schönsten toskanischen Strände, historischer Orte, die teilweise zum Weltkulturerbe gehören, aber auch Tipps für Rundflüge und Bootstouren.

Active vacation

If you like to exercise, there are many possibilities in Tuscany: nature parks invite you to hike in unspoilt nature, but also cycling, playing golf and of course motorcycling are available in Tuscany.

If you want to relax afterwards, you can do one of the many thermal baths visit, which are spread over Tuscany.

Of course, culture shouldn't be neglected and we want to live up to the name of our website: We offer you a selection "Tuscany tours" to give a first impression of the most important stops in Tuscany.

Visit the cities Siena, Florence, Lucca, Pisa, Livorno, San Gimignano, Pienza and Grosseto and let Mark Twain inspire you in a humorous way - he described his impressions of Tuscany over 100 years ago. After a long day, Tuscany offers you a variety of culinary specialties - especially of course the wines for which Tuscany is so famous.

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Arrival in Tuscany

Although almost everyone now uses a navigation system in their vehicle, it makes perfect sense to deal a little with the travel route. The shortest route to Tuscany is not always the fastest or the most beautiful. So we present you with several possible Travel routes through Switzerland, through Austria and Northern Italy to get to your destination in Tuscany by car.

At the same time, we will inform you about the most important country-specific rules and, above all, about the road toll that has to be paid in Austria, Switzerland and Italy. Of course, it shouldn't last Italian Road Traffic Act (StVO) missing - we try to present the most important content briefly and clearly, and of course to keep this as up-to-date as possible.