Is November a good time to visit Tuscany? Yes, if you’re looking for cheaper deals, fewer tourists, and amazing food experiences. November is when local truffle and chestnuts are celebrated, and the new olive oil arrive on the table. It’s a month that’s chock-full of tasty events all around the region. In November temperatures during… Read more »
Read More10 Things to do in Autumn in Tuscany
There are so many things to do in Autumn in Tuscany, that visitors are always in for a treat. It’s a great time for nature lovers, as Tuscany offers beautiful landscapes that offer great spectacles in Autumn. You can hike the countryside, amongst vineyards or olive trees and colourful woods, and foodies can go in… Read more »
Read MoreAutumn Food Festivals in Tuscany
Autumn is a colourful, atmospheric season in Tuscany. And a very good time to delve into its gastronomic traditions. All the Autumn flavours explode around the region, with Autumn Food Festivals where October and November fruits – like chestnuts, mushrooms, truffles and new olive oil– are celebrated in style. Autumn food festivals in Tuscany are a great… Read more »
Read MoreFlorence in October – Best events and festivals
October is a great time to be in Florence. It’s the beginning of Autumn, the weather is good and the city is bathed in a soft light, with temperatures that are just perfect for sightseeing in the city. Here we give you a peek at what’s on in October: the best exhibits, events to enjoy… Read more »
Read MoreChestnut Festivals in Tuscany
Autumn is synonymous with chestnuts in Tuscany, Italy. The harvest in the chestnut woods takes place throughout the months of October and November. During this period various Chestnut Festivals enliven towns and villages in the mountainous areas of Tuscany: the most popular being the northern Mugello, Mount Amiata, and the hamlet of Caprese Michelangelo. =>… Read more »
Read MoreCasentino Road Trip. A two day driving itinerary.
This two day road trip explores the best of the Casentino region, in north-eastern Tuscany. We went in Autumn. It’s the perfect time to be driving around these thickly forested hills, which at this time of year turns all sorts of reds, oranges and burned yellows. It’s a perfect time to enjoy the charm of… Read more »
Read MoreWhat to wear in Tuscany in Autumn
How do you know what to wear in Tuscany in Autumn? It’s certainly a great time to go. But what do you take with you to get the most out of your journey? As frequent travellers in Tuscany we know a thing or two about the climate. So here we’ve prepared an autumn packing list… Read more »
Read MoreAutumn in Italy, 6 trip ideas- Where to go in Italy this Fall
Autumn in Italy means gorgeous landscapes, cheaper deals, and seasonal food festivals around the peninsula. Fall is a great time to visit Italy, a time when landscapes dress up in Autumn colours and seasonal delicacies start to appear on tables. Here we give you some of our favourite autumn spots in italy. All the magic… Read more »
Read MoreTuscany in October – Taste, colours, best events
If you are headed to Tuscany in October, you’re in for a treat. Temperatures are mild, truffles and mushrooms make an appearance on the menu, and the vineyards and woods are alive with rich reds, burnt oranges and yellows. October is a delicious month in Tuscany. And because all table-related things are taken very seriously… Read more »
Read MoreTwo mouthwatering tours of Tuscany
Tuscany has captured the imaginations of people for centuries. A land of tightly knit olive groves, sun-drenched vineyards, and Medieval towns perched on top of rolling hills. A place where life, seen through the golden Mediterranean light, really is beautiful. But it’s also a place where taste reigns supreme, and if there’s one thing that… Read more »
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