One look at it and you feel like you are living a scene out of a fantasy tale. Tuscany charms you with everything, its architectural land, its aromatic vineyards and its striking smoothed hilltops. With moss covered ancient castles and sculpted landmarks, beautiful Tuscany with its snaking sandy roads is a fantastic vacation destination for all.

Siena
This attraction is a medieval town that offers sites like Piazza del Campo, tall bell tower, museums and cathedral and amazing narrow streets. When on a holiday in Tuscany, you can always enjoy a tour of Siena by walking and trailing through the streets of the town, as well as by climbing up till the top of the tower bell to cherish the magnificent view, the town offers.

Lucca
Lucca is a city with a history that dates back to around 180 BC. Situated at the top of a Roman colony, this town acts as a tourist attraction, drawing tourist and visitors towards its walled construction as Lucca is a city enclosed with walls constructed in 16th century.  From well preserved walls to towers, the town has so much to offer to those looking forwards to a great holiday in Tuscany. A 1900 year old roman amphitheatre, piazzas, churches, medieval constructions and delicacy rich restaurant offering Italian flavor are some of the reasons to add this city in your trip to Tuscany.

Florence
This Italian city lies at a distance of few kilometers from Tuscany and is worth taking a trip to, when on a holiday in Tuscany. A lot of tourist and visitors on their trip to Tuscany prefer to visit Florence for its rich architectural sites, the Piazza, baptistery, Duomo and museums flaunting best of arts, artifacts and paintings from eminent artists. The Renaissance architect always draws a lot of people every year.

Taste wine in Chianti
Tuscany is well known for its wines and Chianti wine region is a major attraction for tourist and visitors, looking forward to some wine tasting. Located between Siena and Florence, Chianti is a perfect way of enjoying a great day with red wines, breathtaking countryside view, scenic villages and wineries. On a trip to Tuscany, you must not forget to cherish the pleasure of Tuscany wines and views.

Pisa
This world famous tourist attraction is located in the north of Tuscany and just 50 miles from Florence. Leaning tower of Pisa is a bell tower is known for its tilted construction, 300 steps of narrow stairs and a view worth taking the physical challenge. The tower also offers a medieval center, river, statues, parks and more for a great holiday.

San Gimignano
This tourist attraction is a city of towers situated on a hilltop and with a history that goes back to 10th century. The place used to pride 72 towers earlier, but today the town has 14 tower houses remaining and a best countryside view to offer.

Best time to visit or holiday in Tuscany
Best time to holiday in Tuscany is in the months of April to September.

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It was known to the Romans as Arretium. Arezzo was made in the 11th cent. a free commune, siding with the Ghibellines. Nowadays is an agricultural trade center and has machine, clothing, gold, and jewelry industries and is also a tourist center.

Arezzo's historic old town is small enough to explore on foot. If you have a rental car, you can park in one of the municipal lots for under ten Euros for the entire day, then walk up into the historic centre. WARNING: Arezzo is atop a steep incline, and you will feel as though you are walking uphill pretty much everywhere. Wear comfortable shoes.

ATAM runs the city bus service (there is also a "Centro Storico" line that covers the historic old town).

The taxi service is efficient and not too expensive. 

Attractions

• Piazza Grande, the most beautiful square in Arezzo, is surrounded by marvelous old buildings and hosts the Giostra del Saracino twice a year. 

• Arezzo Cathedral (Duomo), Piazza del Duomo. Daily 7AM-12:30PM and 3-6:30PM. 
• Church of San Francesco, Piazza San Francesco, Tel. +39-0575-20630. 
• Church of Santa Maria della Pieve, Corso Italia 7, Tel. +39-0575-22629. 
• Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie, via S. Maria delle Grazie 1. 

Of Cultural Interest

• Casa del Petrarca - Only open if you knock and ask nicely if you can come in; this is the home of famous Italian medieval poet Petrarch. Hours vary depending on the mood of the proprietor, but it is totally worth it. 
• La Vita è Bella - Roberto Begnini's Academy Award-winning film was shot here in Arezzo, and as you proceed through the city centre, you will see colorful signs featuring pictures from the film at the specific locations of actual filming. Spend at least an hour wandering from sign to sign. 

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