TANTALIZING TUSCANY
When you hear "TUSCANY", beautiful scenes of Under the Tuscan Sun are likely dancing in your head ... Chianti countryside of rolling vineyards, amazing sunsets setting over Florence and the Ponte Vecchio, a hot air balloon floating over the hilltops of rolling olive farms. Tuscany is not exactly a secret among travelers as millions flock to Tuscany each year.
The rolling hills of Tuscany are home to sprawling vineyards, charming medieval hill towns and enchanting villages overflowing with history, culture and legend.
Tuscany pretty much sells itself, but like many other Italian hot spots, it can be a blessing and a curse. Hotels book up many months in advance, popular, authentic tours sell out. Please don't risk missing the authentic Italy. Enjoy these beautifully charming towns after the day crowds leave... this is when the villages come alive. If Tuscany is on your radar for 2018, now is the perfect time to plan.
Chianti
Sip Chianti and break bread in family-run wineries' private cellars, or vineyards. Taste pecorino cheeses at the farms they are made. Stroll ancient paths while mesmerizing these medieval towns. Or partake in a cooking class with a local nonna.
Monteriggioni (Siena)
There are so many the little hilltop hamlets tucked into the countryside near Siena. The beautiful little jewel, Monteriggioni is immaculately preserved and is actually a walled castle surrounded by towers. Travelers may arrive via a 700 year old pilgrimage path to gaze at the beautiful vineyard draped valley below of farms and olive groves below.
This is Tuscany as you always imagined it.
Radda in Chianti (Siena)
Relax and enjoy the sun setting in the comfort of the veranda of your private Tuscan villa while a real-live nonna prepares, cooks and serves a delicious 
Tuscan meal. Explore the countryside on bikes or have a driver pick you up to explore this charming town encircled in medieval walls and winding stone streets with panoramic views of the Tuscan Wine Country. Radda is easily reached from Florence or Siena and is a perfect scenic stop on wine tour or an idyllic base to explore the surrounding countryside.
Barga (Lucca)
Picture-perfect Barga in the mountains of North Tuscany is perched between snow-capped Apennienes (Tuscan Alps) woods and rushing rivers. Active travelers enjoy hiking, biking, kayaking and skiing. History lovers will enjoy its perfectly-preserved Romanesque church, while others will cherish this sweet escape surrounded by natural beauty. Barga is a day trip from Lucca, but worthy of a stopover.
Pienza (Montepulciano)
Renaissance fans will appreciate Pienza located in the rustic Val D'Orcia
region. Framed by green valleys, sunflower fields and lush vineyards, food-loving travelers may enjoy wine tasting tours to Montalcino and Montepulciano. And did I mention cheese lovers . . .
Florence
Enjoy free time to explore the cultural treasures of Florence, including Michelangelo's "David." Day trip and discover some of Italy's best-kept secrets. Enjoy fabulous local wines and the region's famous cuisine. Venture beyond the same old sights, beautiful as they are. VIP Travel Experience helps you access the Italy that most tourists never experience--immersing yourself in the people and places beyond the postcard. No matter how many times I travel to Italy, I always leave longing for MORE.
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