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What To Do<br />
We think one of the ways to bring home a little<br />
piece of Tuscany with you is to learn how<br />
they cook. Luckily, there are a vast number of<br />
cookery experiences scattered throughout<br />
the region. From village homestays where<br />
Nonna teaches you her secret recipe to worldrenowned<br />
culinary schools, you’re spoiled for<br />
choice.<br />
As the perfect accompaniment to classic Tuscan<br />
food, the region’s wines are some of the most<br />
famous across the world. The dry red wines<br />
of Montepulciano, Chianti, and Brunello di<br />
Montalcino are some of our favourites,<br />
so a wine tasting tour is an ideal way to<br />
familiarise yourself with the vintage while<br />
exploring the countryside.<br />
Or maybe you’re a bit of an adventurer,<br />
in which case Tuscany offers up much<br />
in the way of hiking and trekking routes.<br />
There are so many stunning parts of this<br />
region only accessible via foot that makes<br />
the trip evermore rewarding.<br />
The Best Time of Year to Visit<br />
If you want to experience Tuscany’s most famous race, the Palio di<br />
Siena, the only time to visit is in mid-August. You will, however,<br />
be sharing the city with at least 60,000 people and the mercury<br />
can rise to more than 40°C. To avoid the huge crowds that<br />
flock to the region’s seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites,<br />
we recommend visiting in the spring or autumn, when the<br />
temperatures are also more comfortable.<br />
Where to Stay<br />
Our personal favourite for a truly unique Tuscan experience<br />
is the Arli Hotel Hideaway Punta<br />
Ala, a well-run and worldclass<br />
resort nestled in<br />
rural Tuscany. This<br />
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