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If you think you have a wonderful view of Tuscany as you travel around its hilly landscape, you and your partner have seen nothing until you take to the skies in a magnificent hot air balloon ride across the region where you can admire an aerial view of the land a mile below you! There is plenty of beautiful villas with swimming pool available in the Florence province of Tuscany where this exciting activity is based.

Located less than six miles south of Florence city, you and your partner could be lifting off from the fields of ‘Fattoria Corzano e Paterno’ , a picturesque estate in the countryside.

There are little things more romantic in life than booking an exclusive vintage car trip from Florence to a Tuscan villa to treat your partner to a candlelit dinner in a private garden!
Visiting couples wishing to book this evening delight have a huge array of accommodation in and around Florence city where the vintage car tour company is based.

Relive the romance that flowed freely through Italy in the 1960’s by treating your partner to a glorious drive through the winding country roads in a vintage Fiat 500.

This stunning car was made famous by the classic film ‘Roman Holiday’ starring Gregory Peck and Audrey Hepburn where he courteously steeped through the roof of his Fiat to open the door for her to get in! Perhaps you and your partner could have some fun re-enacting this iconic scene!

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To treat your romantic partner to a holiday excursion with a difference, why not book a scenic horse trail to watch the sunrise or sunset in the Tuscan sky?
This unique trail is based in Villamagna in the province of Pisa and has plenty of beautiful villas and farmhouses tucked into the hills and valleys around it available for couples who’d like to stay for a few days.

Whether you decide to go for the sunrise or sunset champagne trail option, you will be led from Villamagna through a winding path up to one of the highest points in the area where you can celebrate the sky filling or emptying of light while you sip a delicious glass of crisp cold champagne.

This is certainly one of the most passionate things you can do in Tuscany and could be the perfect spot to declare your love for your partner, celebrate a special anniversary or even get down on one knee to propose! It would certainly be a wonderful occasion to speak of in years to come, regardless of your romantic intentions.

There are a maximum of eight riders on any one tour but with a special request well in advance of your chosen trail date, you can book the trail for just the two of you.

The eight person tour is €45 per person and it’s highly advised to book this as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. In the website that provides this fairytale trail you can fill out a booking form. Email any queries to info@la-fiaba.com or call on (0039) 3319834565.

If you are a couple who thoroughly enjoy horse riding then you can avail of other tours provided by these operators that will lead you on adventurous paths through the scenic hills and valets of Tuscany. Visit the hilltop towns of the region, explore the abandoned village of Vignale, enjoy a forest trail in Selva di Camporena or go on an exciting wine tour on horseback through the most famous vineyards in Tuscany.

This is by far one of the most romantic ways to explore the delights of Tuscany and will be a treasured memory for you to take home as a couple and remember fondly forever! This is only one of the top ten listed romantic things to do in Tuscany; there are related articles that can give some further ideas of loving treats to book for your partner!

Most people plan their vacations during the summer months because the kids are out of school and the weather is perfect for exploring the great outdoors. But before you book your next holiday you should seriously consider taking a vacation to Tuscany during the winter months. While it will be cold, it will not be nearly as unpleasant as many other European cities and the Tuscan countryside is a sight to behold during the winter months!

During your winter trip to Tuscany, you can take a moment to warm up at one of the many free thermal baths. If you are a wine lover, why not enjoy some delicious red wine while you cuddle up to a loved one next to a fire in the beautiful Italian countryside?

Taking a ski vacation to Colorado or some other area famous for its terrain and winter beauty is a common occurrence for people looking for some cold weather adventure! When it comes to booking an overseas vacation, the Swiss Alps are probably one of the most popular destinations in Europe, but many travelers would be surprised to find out just how many skiing thrills are available to those who put Tuscany on their travel plans.