Centrally located in Italy, Tuscany (Toscana) offers a beautiful landscape as well as high culture. The cities are best known for their influence on art and is regarded as the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance. There have been many artists originate from Tuscany, including Dante, Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo and Galileo Galilei, due to this there are many art museums to visit while there. The surrounding mountains create a perfect landscape for the aspiring artist, or just for relaxation for those who visit. When looking for travel deals for Italy Tours has many to offer with numerous cities to visit.

Tuscany offers a small airport for those wishing to fly into the city, if you are traveling from Italy you can easily arrive in Tuscany by train, coach or car. The area is covered by hills, so traveling by bike will create quite a workout and in a vehicle you will have to be careful as you wind through many of the one lane roads. The train station is the best way to get around to the smaller villages and for those that are not reachable by train, a short bus ride from the nearest train station will place you in your desired destination.

Climate:
The climate is mild near the coastal areas and a bit harsher in the interior of the town where more rainfall is more common. April, May, October and November are the best times to travel to Tuscany and remember, if you are staying in the mountains you will experience cooler climates, even in the summer, than you would on the coast.

What to Do:
There are a wide variety of activities to do while in Tuscany and of course plenty to see. Below you will find a variety of activities as well as sites that should not be missed during your visit.

• Skiing: The Mountains attract skiers in the winter months and there are plenty of lodges and resorts to accommodate.

• Bike Rental: There is no better way to take in the beautiful mountain views than to rent a bike and explore the country.

• Wine Tasting: Tuscany offers some of the country’s best wines and there are many tours that allow you to not only visit the vineyards but also taste the wines made there.

• Museums: There are many museums in Tuscany and visitors may want to visit them all, but if you are short on time, the ones listed below are a must see.

Pitti Palace:
The museum offers a collection of paintings, porcelain, sculpture, silver and even period costumes. The Boboli Gardens are behind the museum and are a must see for those visiting the museum

Uffizi Gallery:
This is one of the world’s top art museums and displays some of the most important pieces of art from the Renaissance period. You will find works of art from Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Botticelli and many other great artists from our history.

The Bargello Museum:
Early works from Michelangelo and many other important sculpted pieces will be found here.