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1. Chianti

   In a country famous for its vino (wine), Chianti is easily one of the most famous wines produced in Italy. This red wine gets it’s distinct flavour and taste from the sangiovese grapes that are grown on the hill sides of Tuscany. The Chianti wine takes it’s name for the region of Italy where it is produced – the Chianti region – just outside of the Tuscan Capital of Florence. Sienna, Pisa and... more »

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2. Italian Food and Drink

   People travel from all over the world to experience the true taste of Italy and from your first slice of pizza, sip of wine or fork full of pasta it’s easy to see why…. Food One of the big draw cards of Italy is the food. Italian food is very simple, good chefs use very few ingredients so as not to loose and confuse the flavours. Eating is an integral and i... more »

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3. Food and Drink - Florence

   Florence is the capital of Tuscany and even most Italians will admit that Tuscan food is probably the best in the country. Local specialties include various ways of presenting meats like steak, chicken, hams, salamis to go along with the regular Italian pasta fare. Italian gelato also appears to have originated around the Tuscan region there are some amazing (although pr... more »

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4. Tuscany (Tour)

   Style of Tour Time Out/Superior/Hotel Tour Featuring Tuscany (Italy) Staying in Rome, Sienna, Florence Starting in Rome Finishing in Rome Trip Forum Meeting Place Meet others who are going at the Tuscany Meeting Place More information, dates, rates, and bookings Full itinerary, optional excursions, maps, booking, departure dates and more at the Tuscany page Travelogs Create your own with My Trip Journals

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5. Tuscany

   Tuscany (Italian: Toscana) is a region of north-western Italy famous for it’s food, beautiful rolling hills, wine and relaxed liberal lifestyle. The famed Tuscan lifestyle is famed in books and movies like ‘Under the Tuscan Sun’ and has a reputation as being one of the most beautiful and romantic parts of not only Italy, but the world. Places Contiki Visits in Tuscany: Florence ... more »

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6. San Gimignano

   San Gimignano in the hills of Tuscany, just outside Florence, Italy, is a medieval hill top village that was forgotten for hundreds of years and as such, still retains it’s centuries-old atmosphere. The town, unlike so many other similar villages, was never developed and as such is still home to its famous towers that were once a symbol of power and status in so many other settlements throu... more »

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7. Guided Imperial Tour, Rome

   by – loulou, Tour Manager, Europe The first time I came to Rome, I was astounded by the ancient ruins of the birthplace of civilisation itself. However, to me, walking through the ancient Roman Forum, the heart of life itself for an astounding 1,000years, all I saw was a pile of rocks – The stories, the intrigues, the assassination attempts and the gossip ... more »

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