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Hiking in Tuscany is a unique an enjoyable experience that you will remember for the rest of your life. There are many different routes that you can take, all of them a range of different difficulties such as hiking to Monte Forato in the  Apuan Alps or trekking in the charming coastal area of Cinque Terre.

If you are a little unsure about setting off into an area that you are unfamiliar with then Tuscany also offers hiking and trekking tours in areas such as Chianti, Siena, Florence and Lucca.

Scuba diving  and snorkeling is fast becoming a popular holiday activity. While most people think that you need to be in the Carribean or Australia to do these kinds of activities as a tourist, that couldn't be further from the truth.
Italy has some of the most beautiful spots for Scuba diving and snorkeling in the Tuscan Archipelago, made up of seven spectacular islands.

Souvenirs to bring back home are always a problem, but not when you are visiting Siena.

In this era of globalization now you can make a difference. In this little shop in Via dei Pellegrini 9 in Siena you can get the most beautiful and amazing objects in olive wood and, even more special, olive root : chopping boards, plates, salad bowls, spoons, pepper mills and more.

This is high quality Italian craftsmanship made with traditional techniques that have not changed in time. The olive wood really is a Tuscan product and easy to carry home.

Of course, if you'd like to visit Siena, Italy check out these villas in Siena.

The Tuscan outdoor markets are good fun, and with some luck you can even find some good souvenirs to bring home with you. Lots of local produce, antiques and clothes are available at very reasonable prices.

This is a full list of outdoor markets in the region:

The Siena Tourist Promotion office has now set out a number of URBAN TREKKING itineraries inside the town walls of Siena....

Urban trekking is a sport for all. Following an itinerary on foot through the hilly city streets of Siena does not require any special training. It is a perfect way of toning up the mind and body ! Ideal also for children, urban trekking is a new and entertaining way to get to know the history and artistic beauty of Siena where it is still possible to walk around easily and breathe clean air.