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Only twenty kilometres north of Florence city in Tuscany is the pretty town of Barberino di Mugello!

Why not stay with your family and friends in a superb vacation villa in Barberino? This tranquil hilly spot is surrounded by luscious ripening vineyards and thriving vegetation. Visitors have plenty to do within the town itself and are also sure to enjoy a few hours spent at the nearby Bilancino Lake and exploring Villanova castle.

Barberino is home to a superb shopping area where some very popular shopping centres and designer factory outlets are located. These retail havens can easily be reached by train from Florence within the hour so why not come and enjoy a few hours here shopping for bargains!

Easter is a big calendar event in Tuscany so why not do something different and celebrate it over here with us! There are lots of events and venues for you to choose from on your arrival and you can be sure that the weather will be warm for your holiday. Choose from an extensive range of gorgeous Tuscany holiday villas across the region where you will be close to the Easter festivities!

In Bibbona town, witness the exciting Palio delle Botti which takes place during the Easter celebrations where neighbouring towns come together to race wine barrels down a hill!

Or visit the artistic city of Florence where many superb events take place, including the ‘Exploding Cart’ which is hosted outside the Basilica of Santa Maria del Fiore during the 11am mass. A fantastic fireworks display lasts for twenty minutes as the bells ring and people celebrate the new calendar year of the Catholic Church.

Pienza is a beautiful hilltop town in Siena province, overlooking the tranquil Val d’Orcia. Situated close to the towns of Montepulciano and Montalcino, this would be the perfect area to explore for a day where you could soak in the colourful cultural heritage that still shines strongly in this part of Tuscany.

Why not choose from a range of beautifully authentic holiday villas in Pienza Most have an adjacent swimming pool to enjoy and others sleep up to fifteen people, making it a perfect spot to go for a large party of your close family and friends!

In the scenic province of Florence, close to the ceramics town of Montelupo, is Montespertoli. Situated on a scenic hilltop, like many Italian towns, Montespertoli is close to the picturesque Colle Val d’Elsa where tourists can lose themselves in the midst of nature and tranquillity!

Stay in a superb holiday villa in Montespertoli where you can easily travel around and see all the attractions this area has to offer.

There’s a wealth of evidence remaining in Montespertoli that tells an interesting tale of early human settlements here.

There are several remnants of fascinating Roman and Etruscan civilisations that are certainly worth a look around.

Montelupo is a little treasure, located only twenty kilometres south west of Florence. Built on a hilly area with the River Pesa flowing through it, this would be a superb place to visit for a day during your travels of Tuscany!

Why not stay in a gorgeous holiday villa with swimming pool in Montelupo? Tourists have a fine choice of accommodation in the area to relax and unwind at after a few exhilarating days of exploring the area!

Human settlements have existed here since the Palaeolithic era so there are lots of fascinating prehistoric sites to visit when you come here.

See some Etruscan civilisation tombs in the old historic centre of Montelupo and view where a spectacular Roman villa was unearthed. The town itself is surrounded by ancient walls that offer a wealth of history and exciting legends for those who want to learn more!