A treasure trove of vineyards, hill towns and exquisite art
Tuscany, Italy
Tuscany is the best of Italy in a nutshell. Can’t decide between a wine or walking holiday, a city break or an arty weekend? Why choose, when Tuscany offers them all. You can sample divine wines in hilltop towns like Montalcino or Montepulciano, before walking among rolling hills and cypress trees. Or take in the striking walled medieval cities of Siena and Lucca, where time seems to have stood still, before having an art attack in sublime Florence. Let us create your perfect Tuscan trip.
Explore Italy’s great art city
All of Florence’s famous art is accessible with Cosa, from the Uffizi and the Bargello to the Pitti Palace and Accademia. Marvelling at Santa Maria Del Fiore (aka the Duomo cathedral) is another must, but we’ll also factor in plenty of time for the city’s fantastic shopping scene and renowned Fiorentina cuisine. Simply put: Florence is a feast for all of your senses.
Experience the Palio in style
Twice a year Tuscany’s second city, Siena, stages one of the greatest shows on earth: the Palio horse race. The heart-pounding, bareback horse race takes place in the Campo, arguably Europe’s finest medieval square. Ten jockeys from 17 of Siena’s rival neighbourhoods race each other around the piazza for three electrifying laps – and Cosa can ensure you have the best seats in the house.
Raise a local glass
Oenophiles will want to head to the medieval hilltop town of Montalcino, birthplace of one of Italy’s most revered wines: Brunello di Montalcino. Cosa can arrange for an expert guide to take you on a private tour of the vineyards that have delivered the world such delight. Expect exclusive tastings and insider knowledge. Cheers!
Tuscany’s best-kept secret
Lucca has just as much charm as its better-known Renaissance neighbours: Henry James famously described it as ‘overflowing with everything.’ What it doesn’t have is the crowds. Inside the extraordinary 16th-century walls, we’ll show you Casa Puccini – where the famous composer once lived – while also guiding you to the tree-lined city’s best boutiques, bars and intimate neighbourhood restaurants. La dolce vita indeed.
Essential Tuscany
Perhaps the most famous of Italy’s 20 regions, Tuscany offers a winning combination of culture, food, wine, scenery and spectacular cities. And with Cosa, you’ll get a taste of authentic Tuscany. We work with local guides and experts to ensure that you get the best cultural experiences, unique tours, unforgettable restaurants and perfect hotels. From truffle hunting and wine tasting to a road trip on a Vespa or relaxing on a private estate, everything is possible in Tuscany.
Where it is
Southern Europe
When to go
March to October
Why go there
Art
Wine
Medieval cities
What to see
Florence
Siena
Montalcino
