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1. 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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2. 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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3. 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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4. 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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5. Capri

   by – Matt Vernick, Tour Manager, Europe The island of Capri along the south west coast of Italy is almost mythical in its beauty, legend and history. The Island has been known throughout the western world for literally thousands of years as on of the most beautiful parts of not only the Greek, but also Roman Empires and the ‘Sirens of Capri’ featured in the ancient Greek story of the Ody... more »

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6. Adriatic Ferry

   by – Matt Vernick, Tour Manager, Europe The Adriatic Ferry is an overnight ferry used on some tours in Europe, most typically on tours traveling to and from Greece. The Adriatic Ferries are owned and operated by various Greek ferry companies and accommodation on the Adriatic Ferry is in cabins that are quad share for Camping and Concept/Budget Tours and triple, twin or single share... more »

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7. Church dress

   Europe is filled with amazing buildings, architecture and churches. If you want to visit the inside of European churches, particularly in Italy, you need to dress respectfully, wearing what is generally referred to as ‘church dress’. What should you wear? As a general rule, you should have your shoulders, mid-section and knees covered. This rule applies to both males and females.... more »

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