What to do in winter Tuscany

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The Tuscan region is diverse and fascinating not only in summer. You’ll find lots of fun stuff to do at any time of year. During the harvest season, from September to October, try organic wine and olive oil at the local wineries and oil farms. In November, take a trip to San Miniato where the White Truffle Festival takes place. In winter, visit the best Tuscan ski resorts of Abetone ski area, Doganaccia 2000 and Monte Amiata. And finally, when spring comes, spend Easter in Florence and experience the big cart explosion at the Piazza del Duomo. Go on and see how best to spend your holiday in Tuscany this year.

Events

Come to Tuscany for celebrations. Easter is the only time when you get a chance to see the explosion of the cart in front of the main Florentine Cathedral. And November is the season of the White Truffle Festival where you can treat yourself to the local delicacies in San Miniato. Immerse yourself in the epicenter of the big event and come back with vivid memories.

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Hot Springs

Are you wishing to get some rest from all this city hustle and bustle? Enjoy the most relaxing holiday ever visiting the Tuscan hot springs. Admire the blue-silk water cascade of Saturnia hot springs and take care of your health in thermal waters at Montecatini Terme. Let yourself try out the heavenly pleasure of hot natural springs.

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Vineyards

Visit Tuscany vineyards during their most prospering time – the harvest season. This is the only time when you can feel the intimate atmosphere in the working winery and see the whole process of winemaking, which is followed by delightful wine tastings. Savor the unforgettable gastronomic journey and make sure to take a bottle of wine you liked the most as a souvenir.

Skiing

Tuscany is a dream destination for all skiers from all over Europe. The region boasts with excellent ski resorts with high-quality slopes, diverse types of ski lifts along with magnificent views of snow-covered dense forests. In addition to the popular winter sports like skiing and snowboarding, here you can also try snowkiting, snowshoeing and mountaineering. Find the ski area that suits you best and enjoy the ride.

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Olive farms

The Tuscan countryside is dotted with authentic olive farms honoring an old family tradition of olive making. While taking the tour at one of them, you’ll discover all the oil process stages. And after the oil tasting, you’ll finally know the difference between the true organic olive oil and the supermarket one. Come to the Tuscan olive farm for an unforgettable gastronomic experience.

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Tips

Ever wondered what's Tuscany in winter like? You probably realize the flights are not as frequent as in summer so how do you get there? And what about the weather? You're at the right place to find out all you need to know when you travel to Tuscany in off-season.