Archive for 'Day Trips'

If you'd like to immerse yourself in some authentic Tuscan culture then why not take a day to tour around some of the most charming towns in the Arezzo region of Tuscany?

A day or two spent exploring the tourist attractions in and around these beautiful communities and tasting some exquisite food and wine will undoubtedly provide you will many treasured memories of your vacation here.

There is a fantastic selection of tuscany holiday rentals in Montebenichi, Pergine Valdarno, Castiglion Fiorentino, Subbiano and Sestino for you to choose from if you’d like to base some or all of your holiday in the Arezzo province.

Begin your day of adventure with a tour around the ancient town of Montebenichi. The town square is part of an old 'castelletto' which made up part of the medieval fortress that once defended Montebenichi from frequent attacks by power hungry provinces like Florence and Siena.
This beautiful structure was restored at the beginning of the 20th century and attracts many visitors. The views from this hilltop town are superb; it’s surrounded by green trees and looks to be in perfect harmony with nature.

Tourists will find a lovely selection of cafes and eateries to choose from where they can sit out in the sunshine sipping a lovely espresso or enjoying a delicious Tuscan pasta dish for lunch.

Enjoy a sunny beach holiday at Viareggio, the largest seaside town in Tuscany! This piece of paradise is perfect for those who want a relaxing holiday of sunbathing, shopping and a lively social scene.

Visitors wishing to stay here have a fine selection of luxury villas in Viareggio to choose from as well as other nearby towns and villages in the Versilia region.


Start the day with a visit to the beautiful Villa Borbone, a decorative town palazzo which houses charming market stalls, a detailed history of the royal Borbone family who once lived here and a mausoleum where some prominent members of the family are buried.

Stroll along some winding paths through the pinewoods that grow in abundance in Versilia. Guided tours can bring you around the large fishing harbour here that will teach tourists all they need to know about the culture and history of this picturesque part of the Tuscan coast.

If you decide to spend a few exciting days in the Versilia region of Tuscany, it would be worth your while to visit the picturesque town of Camaiore, situated at the foot of the Apuan Alps. Visitors have a choice of beautiful tuscany holiday rentals with swimming pools in Camaiore and all around the stunning Versilia region.

Begin a day of exploring Camaiore with a visit to the museum of Sacred Art here, filled with exquisite painting and artefacts. Stroll around some of the town’s oldest buildings, including the Collegiata di Santa Maria that dates back to the early 13th century and is in the shape of a Latin cross.

If you are holidaying in the picturesque Versilia district of Tuscany, you would thoroughly enjoy a day trip to the towns of Pietrasanta and two mountain towns called Seravezza and Stazzema in Alta Versilia.

Visitors wishing to stay for a few days have a fantastic range of holiday villas in Pietrasanta and the Versilia region to choose from, most with superb views of the Apuan Alps and the nearby coast. The beautiful town of Pietrasanta is known as ‘Little Athens’ because of the colourful artistic culture that is in abundance here.

There are many artists based here because of the spectacular views that can be viewed from all around the town and tourists have plenty of interesting attractions available to them also.

Pietrasanta is home to many artisans that specialise in marble sculpture because of the availability of the stone in nearby quarries. This elegant tourist town has a superb collection of lovely shops, restaurants and bars to browse around and only a few kilometres away is Marina di Pietrasanta on the coast where activities like sailing and swimming can be enjoyed.

If you lust for long sandy beaches, picturesque surroundings, exciting tourist attractions, a perfect shopping experience and a superb night life scene then head to the stunning coastal Versilia area of Tuscany to enjoy a thrilling holiday experience!

There’s something here to suit every type of holiday need, from adventure holidays climbing to mountain top towns and villages or relaxing on a lovely beach sipping an ice cold drink!

There is a fine selection of holiday villas in Versilia, including the towns of Viareggio, Torre del Lago, Pietrasanta, Forte dei Marmi and Camaiore for visitors to stay in and explore this exciting area!