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Tuscany and Umbria Travel Information
Described by the poet Shelley as a paradise of exiles, Tuscany
epitomises the quintessential Italian countryside, its rolling hills of
green olive groves and chianti vineyards punctuated by dark cypress
trees and topped by perfectly preserved mediaeval hilltowns, none more
beautiful than San Gimignano.
One of the most amazing sites in the area is Pisa with its world famous
tower.
The Leaning Tower of Pisa
Neighbouring Umbria remains, for the moment at least, one of Italy's
best kept secrets. Here lies a gentle, pastoral region with a more
dynamic mountain landscape where ancient hilltowns have a pinkish glow
in the setting sun.
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Tuscany and Umbria Travel
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Getting There
Direct flights are to Pisa, Florence or Rome from London.
All flights can be booked online through our reservations system. You
can also fly direct with the 'Low Cost' airlines which can be found from
our home page.
Getting Around
For travelling around Tuscany and Umbria, your best form of transport is
car hire which you can pre book here at Cheap Online Flights at
competitive rates.
Must See
Daily average temperatures (in Florence Approx) 'C
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Tuscany and Umbria Main
Attractions by Cheap
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San Gimignano
A gem of a hilltop town, San Gimignano
is one of Tuscany's most famous and best preserved mediaeval towns. Its
13 mediaeval towers, visible from miles around, dominate the surrounding
skyline and are a testament to the city's former power.
View of San Gimignano
Siena
Nowhere are the regions mediaeval traditions more alive than in Siena, a
city built around the 12th century cathedral and the unique shell shaped
Piazza Del Campo famous for Siena's Palio, a unique bareback horse race
dating from mediaeval times. Just north of Siena is the Chianti Classico
region, where some of Italy's best wines are produced.
Monteriggioni
A Beautifully preserved fortified town dating from 1203, located high on
a hilltop just north of Siena. Within the walls, the sleepy village
consists of a large piazza and a pretty Romanesque church. Be sure to
visit the craft shops and purchase some of the local Castello di
Monteriggioni wines.
Pisa
World famous for its Leaning Tower, Still standing despite leaning at a
seemingly impossible angle, Pisa is also home to a splendid Cathedral
and Baptistry.
Perugia
Capital of Umbria and set on a hill with breathtaking views of the
surrounding verdant countryside, Perugia's attractions include an
underground city, undiscovered for 300 years.
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