The popular region of Tuscany offers a mix bag of attractions suited to those who enjoy the high or the quiet life and for those who like to cater in and those who like to dine out. If you enjoy a walking holiday you will appreciate the rural delights of the surrounding countryside and for lovers of arts and culture there really is too much going on in Tuscany to list.
Holiday accommodation Tuscany, Italy
DaltonsHolidays.com offer a range of holiday apartments in Tuscany including lovingly restored classic Tuscan holiday farm-houses set amid the green rolling hills, traditional style Tuscany self catering holiday villas set in ancient Olive Groves, welcoming hotels and guest houses, plus a selection of holiday apartments close to Tuscany’s many attractions. For nature lovers Tuscany boasts good walking, horse riding and nature parks. Whether you are looking for a hotel or guest house, or a self catering holiday in Tuscany DaltonsHolidays.com is the place to start. Use the search box on the right of this page to start searching for a Tuscany holiday apartment now and view a slide show of the property and the surrounding area. Clicking on the advanced search function will allow you to search for a particular type of property or location in an area that interests you. Tuscany holiday farm houses are probably our most popular accommodation in this part of Italy each vary in size from 2 – 10 bed but in some weeks we do have larger accommodations on offer. The largest Tuscany holiday apartment so far on DaltonsHolidays.com is a 20 bed.
If you have visited before you will know that Tuscany is a truly glorious place to take a holiday. With its rows of vineyards, cypress trees, sandy roads leading to rust coloured converted Tuscany holiday farm-houses and creamy coloured Tuscany holiday apartments. The landscape can only be described as enchanting with its variety of villages, towns and infamous cities.
Popular Italian cities near Tuscany
The most popular cities for holiday-makers in the Tuscany region are Florence, Sienna, Lucca and Pisa all of which offer a variety of sights. By renting a Tuscany holiday apartment you provide yourself with the opportunity to visit these glorious towns and cities, especially if you hire a car. For your convenience we have provided an introduction on each of these popular areas in Tuscany below.
Holiday accommodation in Florence, Tuscany, Italy
Why not rent a Tuscany holiday apartment close to or in Florence, one of Tuscany’s famous cultural centres. One of the best ways to discover the 2000 year old city is to book your self on a tour of the city from one of the many tourist offices around the city centre. A tour guide can help you discover how the city has changed over the centuries and will help you find many of Florence’s famous highlights as well as some secret hidden treasures. If shopping is your vice then you have booked your Tuscany holiday apartment in the right place. Florence is also popular with lovers of arts and culture and when you’ve absorbed enough of the heady atmosphere you can chill out in one of the peaceful parks or excellent restaurants.
Holiday accommodation in Siena, Tuscany, Italy
Rent a Tuscany holiday apartment among woods and vineyards in or near to beautiful historic Siena. Unlike Florence most of the streets in Siena are pedestrianised allowing you to enjoy a stroll and appreciate the cityscape that surrounds you as well as many fascinating museums. This medieval city is famous for being home to Il Palio horse race which takes place twice a year in July and August.
Holiday accommodation in Lucca, Tuscany, Italy
If you have dreamed of renting a Tuscany holiday apartment amid green hills and surrounding yourself with nature then booking a holiday apartment in Lucca would be an ideal choice. Picturesque Lucca is 208 miles northwest of Rome and 45 miles west of Florence. This Medieval walled city is characterised by marbled paved streets, beautiful churches and palazzi towers. Lucca’s unique red brick walls built to defend the town against Florence are nearly 4km long and have been transformed into a promenade, providing you with a great way to see the city, by foot or bike. If you enjoy a walk in the country, Lucca is close to the historic mountains in The Garfagnana that lie between the Appennines and the Apuan Alps. Why not take along a picnic lunch from your self catering holiday apartment or sample the local wines of Tuscany and food along the way. DaltonsHolidays.com also recommends that when exploring Lucca you visit the town’s Romanesque Cathedral Duomo di San Martino home to fabulous sculptures and carvings as well as Lucca’s most famous relic Volto Santo (Holy Face).
Holiday accommodation in Pisa, Tuscany, Italy
When in Pisa DaltonsHolidays.com recommends that you visit the magnificent Field of Miracles with it’s famous leaning tower. A couple of minutes walk from the tower you can find Pisa’s botanic gardens (L’orto botanico di Pisa) the oldest university gardens in Europe, which offer a quiet retreat from the busy Campo dei Miracoli.
We hope you will enjoy your stay in Tuscany
Whilst visiting Tuscany if you get the time then DaltonsHolidays.com recommends you book yourself a Hot Air Balloon ride, as it is only from the air that you can fully appreciate the beauty of the Tuscany region. The cost of a one ride will cost around 250 euros per person. In the meantime before your head is up in the clouds, why not browse through our Tuscany holiday apartments and view the information provided by the holiday accommodation owners.
