Guided Tours of Tuscany, Italy: a great discover

How could anything be better than a guided tour of Tuscany? Given the millions of people who come to the area every year for vacation, there is no shortage of options for Tuscany guided tours or even walking tours in Tuscany. When you want to learn more about fine wines, you'll be happiest on one of the tours that let you taste different Chiantis.

The Tuscan region of Italy is known for having some of the best wine in the world and for having some of the most beautiful natural surroundings, the rolling hills of Tuscany. As if the scenery wasn't enough, food in Tuscany is admired around the globe, while the towns are reminiscent of older times.

In addition, the history of this region includes many compelling stories. During the Renaissance period, the art, science, and religion of this area was greatly impacted, and this served to build upon the early history established by the Etruscans and the Romans. That means you'll find some of the world's best galleries and art museums right here.

In Tuscany, the sights might be more than can be seen in a single visit. It can be difficult to find lodging during the busiest tourist times, which usually fall in the summer and spring. Tuscany offers a variety of vacationing options from wonderful standard hotels to local Tuscan farmhouses. Stays in houses owned by locals typically include dining with the family and helping out with the work on the farm during the grape and olive harvest seasons. These facilities often offer cooking classes which give visitors a chance to learn how to cook Italian food with the ingredients that are farm fresh.

Biking enthusiasts of all skill levels would love the Tuscan region. There are rides for both the beginning and advanced bicyclists... Those who like easy rides will find them on the flat riverbeds and those who like the advanced rides will find that the region offers many rolling hills for them to explore. All of these activities are best enjoyed during the months of the year that have more moderate temperatures. People love riding their bikes in the country, but there's no place like the farms and fields of rural Tuscany in spring and early autumn.

With the high temperatures in this region in the summer months, some find riding conditions too uncomfortable for biking.

Taking a jaunt around the region in your rental car is an excellent idea.

You can choose from many automobile tours of the countryside that can be counted on to show you the amazing beauty that is Tuscany.

You can toss your map up into the air and just go enjoy an adventure!

If you like architecture, art, food, wine, hiking or biking, you will enjoy Tuscany on a tour, on your own or a mixture of the two.

Paolo Cardelli works in Florence as tourist guide. Contact him if you want to take a Florence walking Tour.