Tuscany and Umbria, Italy: great art, architecture and even coastlines.
Whether visiting to see great works of art, stunning classic buildings and churches or beautifully preserved/restored historic hill towns Tuscany (& Umbria) have plenty to offer. Select any of the following virtual tours by simply clicking on the respective, map marker, thumbnail photo or more >>.Arezzo
Often neglected in favour of its better known neighbours, Arezzo's historic centre and particularly the Piazza Grande is worth seeing. more > >
Assisi (Umbria)
Assisi's combination of architecture and spiritual "feel" will leave a lasting impression. more > >
Castiglione della Pescaia
Combine a little history with beautiful views, beaches, restaurants and bars for an alternative view of Tuscany? more > >
Cortona
Fancy experiencing climbing steep historic streets in the Tuscan sun? Cortona will charm you and make it all worthwhile........ more > >
Elba
Visit this beautiful island and understand how much Napoleon must have regretted escaping his (fairly comfortable) exile here. more > >
Florence (Firenze)
Florence (Firenze) need we say more? OK..... more > >
Lucca
Lucca is easy to explore on foot (watch out for the cyclists) you'll find the Piazza dell'Anfiteatro charming. more > >
Montecatini Terme & Alto
A charming hilltop town or alternatively a luxurious spa resort between Lucca and Florence. more > >
Montepulciano
Walking boots on to explore the history of another of the great Tuscan hill towns. more > >
North Coast: Viareggio, Carrara & Massa
Viareggio, Versilia's main resort, stylish rather than brash. Further north; historic towns within site of the sea and one of Tuscany's finest castles. more > >
Perugia (Umbria)
An obvious one to combine with Assisi, Perugia is a thriving and attractive capital city of Umbria, with noble buildings and its National Gallery. more > >
Pisa
Join the rest and get your photograph supporting the leaning tower....... more > >
San Gimignano
The only town where you can still percieve the medieval Tuscan fetish for building bigger towers than their neighbours. more > >
Siena
Distinctive in architecture and colour (sienna), the site of the world's greatest historic horse race. Siena is a truly great city. ,. more > >
Volterra
Unfairly less popular than some of its neighbours, Volterra has evident history that spans millenium and all the usual Tuscan highlights. more > >