Andiamo! Citalia Magazine Spring/Summer 2023

Unearthing
Rome &
Tuscany
When you think about Italy, what excites you most -
venturing into a city teeming with ancient culture,
or escaping along quiet cypress-lined roads into the
quintessential countryside of rolling vineyards and olive
groves? Why not enjoy the best of both worlds on your
next Citalia holiday with a combined holiday in Rome
and Tuscany?
A holiday that combines Rome and Tuscany feels almost like a
rite of passage, as it is what the well-heeled gentry of the 19th
century would do on their Grand Tours of Europe.
While summer is the most popular time to visit these two
destinations, we especially adore Rome in the springtime as it
seems to have a new energy as it emerges from winter, while the
entire region of Tuscany in the autumn is a foodie’s delight, with
the many foraging opportunities and sagres (food festivals)!
To add to the adventure, Citalia are pleased to introduce
several new properties into our Rome and Tuscany collection
including a few restored palazzos, which allow you to continue
to discover the real Italy.
You might be surprised by just how easy it is to mix the Eternal
City of Rome with the delicate pastoral delights of Tuscany
into one joyful adventure. You can take a high-speed, non-stop
train from Rome to the Renaissance Capital of Florence, which
is a glorious 90 minute journey where all you need to do is sit
back and watch Italy roll by. It’s easy to travel by train in Italy,
as carriages have ample space for luggage, and come with air
conditioning and a good WIFI service, plus the train stations
are usually conveniently located in the centre of town.
Alternatively, you can drive, reaching the border of Tuscany
in under two hours, perhaps stopping off at one or two
attractions en route, such as Siena, San Gimignano, Val D’Orcia,
or the Chianti Hills. The route by road is wonderfully scenic,
taking you through the landscapes of the Lazio region and close
to Italy’s green heart, Umbria. The Tuscan roads are usually
clearly marked and easy to navigate, especially with GPS.
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