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It has been said that `no other region is more essential to Italy than Tuscany', yet Umbria, her neighbouring twin sister is also an area of outstanding natural beauty and rich artistic heritage.
tuscany & umbria
quintessential & cultural
The picture postcard landscapes Tuscany and Umbria are famed for their rolling green hills planted with long lines of towering cypress trees and endless rows of grapevines that produce celebrated vines. Majestic medieval villages nestle in beautiful countryside, each with bustling restaurants, piazzas and cobblestones of ancient streets. Enjoy the range of breathtaking mountains, secluded river valleys, Renaissance art and glorious Tuscan & Umbrian gastronomy and refined wine.
in a word
Tuscany lies in central Italy, flanked by Emilia-Romagna, Marche Umbria and Lazio. The people of Tuscany are fiercely proud of their ancestry, which they trace back to the Etruscans and the largest archeological site is located along the Tuscan coast near the town of Roselle. But what makes this region pivotal is the Renaissance period, whose masterpieces of paintings, sculptures, and architecture are an intrinsic part to be enjoyed of any holiday to Tuscany. Florence, the most active centre of the Renaissance, flourished through the patronage of the all powerful Medici family. Exquisite Renaissance works adorn almost every corner of the province from the Tuscan Coast to the Apennine slopes. Famous for its wine, Tuscany is the major wine producing region whose wines make an ideal partner to the succulent local cuisine. The famous reds, notably Brunello di Montalcino, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano and Chianti, are among the most celebrated names. Abound in high fashion, quality antiques, leather goods and shoes, Tuscany's shopping is also hard to beat. This region is also especially good for food, olive oils and preserves. Each and every Tuscan town enjoys their own craft and food specialities. Umbria, Tuscany's gentle sister, is geographically located in the very centre of the country, in fact it has been dubbed the `Green Heart of Italy', and it offers a selection of areas rich with antiquity and mysticism. Perugia is the capital of Umbria and one of Italy's best preserved medieval hill towns.
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