Angel thank you for the thoughtful and easy to follow guide. I am preparing for my first trip to Italy with my Canadian Italian friends in May ! Super excited! We did not plan enough time in Tuscany- but there will be another trip.
I've toured all of these Tuscan towns you mentioned (and more), and my heart is with Arezzo, a gem that tourists haven't overrun! A group of us rented a 14th century stone house with modern updates for a week on a working vineyard ( Pomero di Pomaio) overlooking the town, so I got to know it well. The historic area is very walkable, not as hilly as some Tuscan towns . There's also a modern side of Arezzo that I didn't see in the other hilltop towns, so you can have the best of both worlds. I returned in May 2024 and it was just as magical. I'd also recommend Rick Steves' favorite Tuscan town, Volterra, an easy drive from Montepulciano and Siena.
Such a comprehensive overview of Tuscany and much needed. Side note, I've seen your content over the years and with the vlog especially, it's gotten really great.
Love the opening here Angel! You do a great job articulating to viewers on how amazing Tuscany is and why travelers need to spread out to towns outside of Florence. Overtourism's epicenter is Italy so getting outside of the main cities is so important.
I was born in Tuscany i moved away 20 years ago .Now I live WA State.I was in Vacation for 3 weeks in September I visited Siena , Lucca, Pienza Pisa Volterra , and More . I'm ready to go back.❤
Your videos are amazing ….brilliantly executed. I have only been to Puglia this Christmas, I want to get to a more typical Italian experience and had no clue , till your video popped up on my screen .
This was a fantastic video Angel! Very interesting & informative & just makes me want to head there right now! Thank you so much for making my dreams come alive 🤩🤩
Thanks for the video. Tons of good info that will help us planning our vacation to this area in 2026. We will probably just stay in Florence and take day tours, but who knows.
A buddy of mine and I rented a "House in Tuscany" (La Murata, San Rapalano) back in 1993. A year later it was a plot on Seinfeld. "There are no houses to rent in Tuscany, don't even try." I highly recommend it.
@@TheTourGuyVidsHaven’t been to Arezzo, Cortona or Lucca. Lucca has been on our list for years but haven’t been able to make it work. Thanks for the beautiful video!
Hi there!! My husband & I are to going to Florence/Tuscany next month. We both love to drink wine & its a must for us to do wine tasting in Tuscany. Our plan is to go first in Florence, will stay for 3 days then drive to Tuscany & stay for 3-4 days. My question is do you think it’s better for us just to take the day trip tour to visit Tuscany area & do the wine tasting & stay a bit longer in Florence OR it’s a must that we have to drive in Tuscany & stay there? Hope u can give me advise. thank you!
For more on Tuscany check out our online Tuscany guidebook thetourguy.com/travel-blog/tuscany-italy/
Angel thank you for the thoughtful and easy to follow guide. I am preparing for my first trip to Italy with my Canadian Italian friends in May ! Super excited! We did not plan enough time in Tuscany- but there will be another trip.
You’ll definitely have to come back for more.
I've toured all of these Tuscan towns you mentioned (and more), and my heart is with Arezzo, a gem that tourists haven't overrun! A group of us rented a 14th century stone house with modern updates for a week on a working vineyard ( Pomero di Pomaio) overlooking the town, so I got to know it well. The historic area is very walkable, not as hilly as some Tuscan towns . There's also a modern side of Arezzo that I didn't see in the other hilltop towns, so you can have the best of both worlds. I returned in May 2024 and it was just as magical. I'd also recommend Rick Steves' favorite Tuscan town, Volterra, an easy drive from Montepulciano and Siena.
Arezzo is amazing! So glad you shared your experience 🙏🏼
Such a comprehensive overview of Tuscany and much needed. Side note, I've seen your content over the years and with the vlog especially, it's gotten really great.
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Love the opening here Angel! You do a great job articulating to viewers on how amazing Tuscany is and why travelers need to spread out to towns outside of Florence. Overtourism's epicenter is Italy so getting outside of the main cities is so important.
Gracias!!!
Thanks. Very interesting 👽
Happy Travels 👍🏼
I was born in Tuscany i moved away 20 years ago .Now I live WA State.I was in Vacation for 3 weeks in September I visited Siena , Lucca, Pienza Pisa Volterra , and More . I'm ready to go back.❤
I don’t know a lot, but I do know that no one ever regrets a trip to Tuscany no matter how many times they’ve been
We stayed in Montepulciano for 5 days, we fell in love with this town and people.
I don't blame you. Its amazing there
Cracking video! Couple of places I've not heard of yet thought I knew Tuscany! So thank you! They are now on the hit list to visit!
That’s awesome. Thanks for the great comment
Great video Angel! Tuscany just might be the most beautiful place on earth!
Can’t wait to go back with you
I NEED to go to Tuscany ASAP! Awesome video Angel!!
Let’s do it together!!!
Your videos are amazing ….brilliantly executed. I have only been to Puglia this Christmas, I want to get to a more typical Italian experience and had no clue , till your video popped up on my screen .
Tuscany is an amazing experience
Beautiful video - thank you for sharing and showcasing the wonderful Tuscany!
Happy Travels
Incredible information! Definitely going to add this to the bucket list
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This was a fantastic video Angel! Very interesting & informative & just makes me want to head there right now! Thank you so much for making my dreams come alive 🤩🤩
Thank you Cheryl. Happy Travels
Beautiful video Angel .
Happy Holidays 🌟🎄💕
Same to you. Enjoy the. season
I long to live somewhere in Tuscany! My heart aches for it! ❤
We're glad you love Tuscany too! Have you been?
Thanks for the video. Tons of good info that will help us planning our vacation to this area in 2026. We will probably just stay in Florence and take day tours, but who knows.
Either way it’s a win/win. Check out our tours from Florence to Tuscany thetourguy.com/tours/tuscany
Great recommendations !
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Saudades, saudades, saudades da Toscana ❤
Obrigado 🙏🏼
Beautiful part of the world 😊
Tuscany is one of the best places to stay in Italy
A buddy of mine and I rented a "House in Tuscany" (La Murata, San Rapalano) back in 1993.
A year later it was a plot on Seinfeld. "There are no houses to rent in Tuscany, don't even try."
I highly recommend it.
Great 👍🏼
My favorite channel. Meet you there!
@@lcpowell we would love nothing more ❤️❤️❤️
We love Siena and Pienza but there is just so many places in the world to see that I don’t know if we’ll ever get back
True but glad you have been. What about the rest on this list?
No one forces you
Oh you poor thing.
@@TheTourGuyVidsHaven’t been to Arezzo, Cortona or Lucca. Lucca has been on our list for years but haven’t been able to make it work. Thanks for the beautiful video!
Pietrasanta.
Viareggio
I see this was during winter too …was this during Christmas season?
November
Hi there!! My husband & I are to going to Florence/Tuscany next month. We both love to drink wine & its a must for us to do wine tasting in Tuscany. Our plan is to go first in Florence, will stay for 3 days then drive to Tuscany & stay for 3-4 days. My question is do you think it’s better for us just to take the day trip tour to visit Tuscany area & do the wine tasting & stay a bit longer in Florence OR it’s a must that we have to drive in Tuscany & stay there? Hope u can give me advise. thank you!
If you have the time, definitely stay in Florence to explore the rest of Tuscany