Tuscany is a region of timeless beauty, where world-class art and architecture meet rolling vineyards and sun-drenched coastlines. From Florence’s Renaissance treasures to Pisa, Siena and the hills of Chianti, Tuscany offers a rich tapestry of culture, history and la dolce vita.
Tuscan vineyards produce renowned wines, from Chianti Classico and Brunello di Montalcino to the crisp Vernaccia di San Gimignano.
The countryside is marked by cypress-lined hills, vineyards and medieval villages scattered across the folds of the land.
Siena, Lucca, Pisa and San Gimignano each hold distinct histories, from leaning towers to soaring medieval stone skylines.
Florence, crossed by the Arno and the Ponte Vecchio, is home to treasures such as Michelangelo’s David and world-class galleries.
Along the coast, Forte dei Marmi and the Maremma offer relaxed seaside stays, with harbours like Porto Santo Stefano.
If any region in Italy captures the imagination, it is Tuscany. Its cities brim with artistic and architectural treasures, from Florence’s Renaissance masterpieces to Pisa’s tilted tower and the medieval allure of Lucca, Siena and San Gimignano. Often called a ‘medieval Manhattan’, the latter’s skyline is shaped by 12th- and 13th-century towers, symbols of noble rivalry and wealth.
Beyond the cities, life slows to a luxurious pace. Follow the Chianti Road from Florence to Siena, winding through rolling hills past vineyards and ancient castles. South of Siena, Montalcino and Montepulciano produce some of Italy’s finest red wines. Stay in a storybook hotel, truffle hunting by day and dining like royalty by night.
Tuscany’s coastline is often overlooked but offers its own delights. Forte dei Marmi is the region’s most glamorous seaside retreat, while La Maremma remains a hidden gem, with a gorgeous coastline and some of the sunniest weather in the Mediterranean.
Offering spectacular views across rolling Tuscan countryside to the wine-producing hill town of Montalcino, this 800-year-old estate is the film-set Tuscany of popular imagination.
Deep in the heart of the Tuscan countryside, this gorgeous 750-acre estate includes a magnificent 18th-century villa, a Green Michelin Star restaurant and a breathtaking infinity pool built into the original quarry stone.
Dating back to the Medici era, L’Andana is a stunning Tuscan villa hotel set in the heart of the Maremma countryside, a remote coastal region dotted with rolling hills, olive trees and vineyards. Just seven kilometres from the Tyrrhenian coastline and the picturesque town of Castiglione della Pescaia, L’Andana is both a countryside retreat and a beach lover’s paradise.
With its beachfront setting and exquisite restaurant, this elegant boutique hotel, set in an aristocratic villa between the sea and the Apuan Alps, is one of the most popular options in Forte dei Marmi, Tuscany’s most glamorous coastal resort.
It’s hard not to be moved by the mesmerising views of the sunlit Tuscan countryside as you look out from the grounds of Villa San Michele. Below you Florence shimmers, with the Duomo emerging from the terracotta rooftops like Venus from her shell. Yet astonishingly, it’s difficult to say what’s visually more appealing, the views at your feet or the San Michele itself.
Standing shoulder to shoulder with the designer boutiques and Renaissance buildings of one of Florence’s most exclusive streets, Il Tornabuoni is a stylish addition to the city’s growing portfolio of intimate hotels. Settle into refined rooms, sip a Campari Spritz at the rooftop Butterfly Terrace with magical city views, and take a wander along the pedestrian-only Via Tornabuoni.