Car hire Tuscany
Covering an area of 22,990 square kilometres
(8,880 square miles) of North-Central Italy, the region of Tuscany
is the perfect place to explore the country’s artistic heritage and
awe-inspiring landscapes. With six UNESCO heritage sites, a healthy
roster of citta di arte (cities of art) and over two-thirds of its
area covered with hills and mountains, Tuscany is a paradise for
the cultured and adventurous alike.
Art-lovers will lap up the Renaissance atmosphere of Tuscan towns and cities: their architecture, their astonishing frescoes, their repositories of internationally famous sculptures and paintings. Boasting Botticelli, Dante, Da Vinci, Galileo and Michelangelo (you’ll find Michelangelo’s David in the Galleria dell’Accademia in Florence) among its natives, the region can lay claim to being one of the most culturally important historic centres in the world. Visitors will encounter not just the birthplace of the Renaissance but an area teeming with the artistic and civic legacies of the Etruscans and the Romans.
Out of the main cities, Tuscany is a driver’s dream: winding country roads snake around the hills and mountains in sweeping climbs that recall the days of the gran turismo. Settle back, relax and let yourself discover the villages and towns of Italy’s mountainous heart. Hikers and outdoor lovers will soon find themselves in landscapes that beggar belief: high meadows, thick chestnut forests, abandoned medieval settlements; or the wild coastal cliffs of Western Tuscany.
Foodies won’t be disappointed either. The beautiful Chianti wine region, with its undulating hills and smart vineyards, is a worthwhile pilgrimage for all who like the finer things in life! Leave the car at your accommodation for the day and indulge in a chauffeured wine-tasting tour – when you return, you’ll have worked up an appetite for some local Pecorino cheeses. All across Tuscany you’ll discover the simple, healthy food that has made Italian cuisine synonymous with natural goodness: peppery olive oil, cured meats like the salami toscano and cinghiale, the wild boar.
The accommodation you can expect on a tour of the area is as varied as the landscape. Hotels, beautiful farmhouses, classic villas, elegant apartments, cheery B&Bs. Wherever you go, and however you want to stay, Tuscany has a home that will match your expectations and your wallet.
Art-lovers will lap up the Renaissance atmosphere of Tuscan towns and cities: their architecture, their astonishing frescoes, their repositories of internationally famous sculptures and paintings. Boasting Botticelli, Dante, Da Vinci, Galileo and Michelangelo (you’ll find Michelangelo’s David in the Galleria dell’Accademia in Florence) among its natives, the region can lay claim to being one of the most culturally important historic centres in the world. Visitors will encounter not just the birthplace of the Renaissance but an area teeming with the artistic and civic legacies of the Etruscans and the Romans.
Out of the main cities, Tuscany is a driver’s dream: winding country roads snake around the hills and mountains in sweeping climbs that recall the days of the gran turismo. Settle back, relax and let yourself discover the villages and towns of Italy’s mountainous heart. Hikers and outdoor lovers will soon find themselves in landscapes that beggar belief: high meadows, thick chestnut forests, abandoned medieval settlements; or the wild coastal cliffs of Western Tuscany.
Foodies won’t be disappointed either. The beautiful Chianti wine region, with its undulating hills and smart vineyards, is a worthwhile pilgrimage for all who like the finer things in life! Leave the car at your accommodation for the day and indulge in a chauffeured wine-tasting tour – when you return, you’ll have worked up an appetite for some local Pecorino cheeses. All across Tuscany you’ll discover the simple, healthy food that has made Italian cuisine synonymous with natural goodness: peppery olive oil, cured meats like the salami toscano and cinghiale, the wild boar.
The accommodation you can expect on a tour of the area is as varied as the landscape. Hotels, beautiful farmhouses, classic villas, elegant apartments, cheery B&Bs. Wherever you go, and however you want to stay, Tuscany has a home that will match your expectations and your wallet.
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