Tips

You can buy flight tickets to Tuscany at a very low price. All thanks to the well-connected network of low-cost airlines. However, most of the flights come with a transfer. If you consider direct tickets, there’s Ryanair low-cost carrier in Pisa. Or you can fly to Bologna and take a 1,5 hour bus to Florence, for instance. The flight time from European cities usually takes up to 4 hours. On Ryanair, prices for flight tickets start from €15.You can also check cheap flights on Skyscanner. Here are prices for direct flights to Florence to compare:180 - 250 € from Paris130 - 200 € from Londo ...

 

As the weather gets colder, tourist attractions become less crowded. That’s why the opening hours during the off-season are shortened. Keep this in mind when planning your trip. Most of the museums are closed on one or more weekdays. However you’re lucky if you’re in a museum not in the peak season. One of the main perks of visiting Tuscan cities in winter is that you can see art pieces without queues. Thereby, you can visit more museums and galleries and enjoy exhibitions and at a leisurely pace. There are some churches that are closed to tourists in winter. But definitely not all ...

Tuscany is worth visiting in all seasons. Sightseeing is actually more enjoyable when summer’s heat is finally off. Popular tourist attractions are less crowded and there are plenty of activities to try when traveling off-season, such as olive oil tasting during harvest season or skiing & snowboarding in the winter months. Find out what kind of weather to expect and what fun things are best to do in the off-summer season. Are you considering exploring Tuscany in autumn? Lucky you! At this time the weather is perfect for truffle hunting. Visit the White Truffle Festival in San Miniato ...