Tuscany Italy A Tour Of Natures Finest

Home to natural sites including mountains, waterways, and vineyards, Tuscany possesses an old-world charm and natural beauty that is hard to find elsewhere. Man made delights abound as well, with Tuscany being the repository of much of the finest art, food, architecture, and wine found anywhere in the world. A perfect resting point for those traversing Italy, Tuscany has sites and activities to offer for travelers of all varieties.

The Tuscany region encompasses roughly 22,990 square kilometers of natural beauty. Mineral rich soil gives life to the best olive oils and wines, while vast marble mines are responsible for much of Tuscany’s unique architecture. Across the sprawling landscape guests will see a range of natural habitats. The Apuan Alps, the only mountain range in Tuscany, runs the length of Italy’s east coast. It is home to forests rich with pine, oak, and beech woods as well as a range of birds and wildlife. Known for its lush pastures which are a favorite of Tuscan herders, the mountain range does contain wolves, which are in a constant battle with the large sheep dogs the herders employ. Snow lies on the highest peaks of the Apennines year round, which is a source of clear mineral springs. This fresh water is both drunk on the spot and sold as table water elsewhere in Italy.

Tuscany brings much more than water to the table, as it is home to the finest wines in Italy and many of the best recipes. Visitors to Tuscany will tour vineyards, often with the very people that tend the land. Sommelier Romeo Innocenti is gracious enough to open his home and vineyard to guests of Tuscan Way, regaling them with stories of classic Tuscany as it once was. Tuscany must be experienced as a true Tuscan, and the Innocenti family is gracious enough to help. Master Chef Carlo Innocenti offers cooking courses where visitors will prepare dishes side-by-side with him, and then enjoy them in a lavish meal with ever-flowing wine.

Nearly every area of Tuscany matches natural beauty with architectural prowess. Home to castles, villas, and medieval estates, guests should opt for authentic Tuscany lodging as opposed to ordinary hotels. Again, the Innocenti family is happy to grant tourists’ dreams and have opened their home, perched next to the village castle, to guests. During their stay, between meals and wine tastings, visitors should be sure to see Duomos, castles, and cathedrals which dot the landscape.

A reputable, knowledgeable tour provider is a must when visiting Tuscany. Companies such as Tuscan Way possess the know-how and contacts to enable visitors to experience Tuscany as a true Tuscan would. Let them know your interests, and they are happy to set up a unique itinerary including the obligatory food and wine tastings, as well as unique events such as shopping, arts and crafts, yoga, and bike rides through the Tuscan landscape. Every visitor is unique and their trip to Tuscany should be reflective of this. For more about Tuscany, or to book a trip to Mother Nature’s gift to us, visit http://www.tuscanway.com or call Gregorio at 800-766-2390

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