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Travel guides and Tuscany itineraries
Practical guides for planning a Tuscany stay from Perla Toscana: art cities, villages, shopping, nature and realistic itineraries.
For an overview of the main destinations, explore things to do near Perla Toscana.
Cities, villages and destinations
Autumnia 2026 in Figline Valdarno: Dates, Events & Where to Stay
Plan for Autumnia 2026 in Figline Valdarno, Tuscany, from 6–8 November: event facts, family activities, travel, parking and where to stay.
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Bagni San Filippo hot springs: Fosso Bianco and the White Whale
2026 guide to Bagni San Filippo hot springs, Fosso Bianco, the White Whale, bathing rules, parking and a Val d’Orcia day trip.
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Val d'Orcia, Tuscany: what to see, hill towns and the best itinerary
Complete Val d'Orcia guide: Pienza, Montalcino, Bagno Vignoni, cypresses, wine, parking and realistic one-, two- and three-day itineraries.
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Via Francigena in Tuscany: stages, map, itinerary and things to see
Via Francigena in Tuscany: all 16 stages and 394 km, official map, walking, cycling and driving itineraries, credential, costs and practical advice.
Read the guide →San Gimignano: things to do, medieval towers, parking and itineraries
Complete San Gimignano guide: medieval towers, cathedral, museums, 2026 parking, half-day and one-day itineraries, distances and practical advice.
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Where to Stay in Tuscany: Florence or the Countryside?
Compare Florence, the Tuscan countryside and a countryside base near Florence for a first Tuscany trip.
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Montecchio Vesponi Castle: what to see and how to get there from Figline Valdarno
Explore Montecchio Vesponi Castle near Cortona: history, access, views and driving from Figline Valdarno, with a Castiglion Fiorentino day trip.
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The Etruscans in Valdarno and Figline
La Rotta, the Scampata tomb, the Arno corridor and what archaeological evidence really tells us.
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What to see in Figline Valdarno
Historic centre, walking route, parking, trains to Florence and local tips.
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Brunello di Montalcino: where it is made, top wineries, ratings and prices
A guide to Brunello di Montalcino: its territory, production rules, vintages, award-winning wines, prices, winery visits and a driving itinerary from Perla Toscana.
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Lake Trasimeno: what to see, villages, islands and a one-day itinerary
What to see at Lake Trasimeno: villages, islands, ferries and one- or two-day itineraries, with practical advice from Perla Toscana.
Read the guide →12 hidden villages in Tuscany: beautiful places away from the crowds
Explore 12 hidden villages in Tuscany with highlights, driving estimates from Figline Valdarno and routes through Chianti, Valdarno and Casentino.
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In the Footsteps of Saint Francis: Sanctuaries in Tuscany and Umbria
A practical guide to Franciscan places in Tuscany and Umbria: La Verna, Cortona, Lake Trasimeno and Assisi, with 3, 5 and 7-day plans.
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San Galgano Abbey: What to See and How to Plan Your Visit
Visit San Galgano Abbey and the sword in the stone at Montesiepi: driving route, parking, opening hours, timing and practical advice.
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What to See in Pienza in One Day
Discover what to see in Pienza in one day, including its historic centre, Val d’Orcia viewpoints, local pecorino cheese and practical travel tips.
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Florence in One Day from Perla Toscana
A practical one-day Florence itinerary from Figline Valdarno, with advice on trains, parking, the ZTL, advance bookings and essential sights.
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Florence: practical guide from Perla Toscana
Guide to Florence from Perla Toscana: what to see, transport, itinerary, practical advice and how to include it in a Valdarno stay.
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Chianti: practical guide from Perla Toscana
Guide to Chianti from Perla Toscana: what to see, transport, itinerary, practical advice and how to include it in a Valdarno stay.
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The Mall Firenze: practical guide from Perla Toscana
Guide to The Mall Firenze from Perla Toscana: what to see, transport, itinerary, practical advice and how to include it in a Valdarno stay.
Read the guide →Valdarno: practical guide from Perla Toscana
Guide to Valdarno from Perla Toscana: what to see, transport, itinerary, practical advice and how to include it in a Valdarno stay.
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Arezzo: practical guide from Perla Toscana
Guide to Arezzo from Perla Toscana: what to see, transport, itinerary, practical advice and how to include it in a Valdarno stay.
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Siena: practical guide from Perla Toscana
Guide to Siena from Perla Toscana: what to see, transport, itinerary, practical advice and how to include it in a Valdarno stay.
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Reggello and Vallombrosa: practical guide from Perla Toscana
Guide to Reggello and Vallombrosa from Perla Toscana: what to see, transport, itinerary, practical advice and how to include it in a Valdarno stay.
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What to see in Tuscany in 1 day
1-day itinerary from Figline Valdarno covering Florence, Chianti, The Mall Firenze, Valdarno, Arezzo or Siena.
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What to see in Tuscany in 2 days
2-day itinerary from Figline Valdarno covering Florence, Chianti, The Mall Firenze, Valdarno, Arezzo or Siena.
Read the guide →What to see in Tuscany in 3 days
3-day itinerary from Figline Valdarno covering Florence, Chianti, The Mall Firenze, Valdarno, Arezzo or Siena.
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