DK Travel : Tuscany

Limiting the choice of prime sights is not an easy task in a land as rich and varied as Tuscany. Its storybook landscape is home to medieval hill towns, fabled wines and, as crucible of the Renaissance, an unrivalled collection of artistic masterpieces. Here are the best of the best.

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Good Tastes of Tuscany cooking class

A most amazing day cooking in an original kitchen of a true Tuscan Villa. Our Tuscan chef was just lovely, the food was the best we ate in over a month of travelling, and since we now have all the recipes, we can make the same dishes again when we get home!
Hotel Alba

Centrally situated 3 star Hotel, 300 yards from the bus station where the airport bus stops and picks up , and 300 yards from the Piazza Santa Maria Novella . Walking distance from all the sites of interest , but also of a range of good bars [ " Fiddlers Elbow " and " Joshua Tree "] and eateries such as Osteria Belle Donne . Alba is a clean , well maintained hotel , with a friendly , helpful and welcoming staff . It provides a substantial breakfast and the reception is open 24 hours . I have stayed at the Alba for 4 of my 8 visits to Florence and highly recommend it .
Hotel Cavour

This hotel has a roof top terrace where you can sit and have a glass of wine whilst admiring the wonderful view of Florence and the Duomo.
Hotel Davanzati

A lovely hotel just a few steps from the hustle and bustle of Florence. An inconspicuous archway leads up to this hotel - an oasis of calm after a long day taking in everything Florence has to offer.

The staff are always on hand to book tickets, taxis, days out and recommend and book restaurants - in fact, we ate the most delicious food thanks to the recommendations.

At 6pm every night, there's a 'happy hour'. Not a bar filled with beer-swilling tourists though! Prosecco or chianti is on offer with a few nibbles - the perfect start to your evening.
Hotel Garden

A pretty Hotel in large grounds situated only 10 minutes walk from the walled centre of the town. Despite its proximity it is very quiet and has a high level of service for a very reasonable price.
Hotel Santa Croce in Fossabanda

This hotel and conference centre in Pisa is a former monastery. Full of history, the original monks’ cells are now comfortable bedrooms with ensuite facilities. The shuttered windows overlook a beautiful colonnaded 13th century courtyard. A place to relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.
Hotel Villa Ce.S.I.

This hotel is in close-to-Florence Impruneta, a small village that has regular bus service to and from Florence. I believe the hotel was originally a villa, and still has beautiful and serene grounds, but numerous modern rooms have been added, as well as meeting facilities. The restaurant is also very good, and the staff at both hotel and restaurant are very accommodating and helpful.
Hotel Villa Ce.S.I.

Quiet with an old-world feeling, this hotel nonetheless has all the modern facilities to make you comfortable, a very pleasant restaurant, and friendly and helpful staff.
Il Boccale

Excellent food and an excellent price. Valerio is amazing. This place is exactly the small restaurant I envisioned when I came to Italy.
Il Palio

The horse race that is held twice a year in the centre of Siena involving 10 teams from the surrounding districts of Siena. The atmosphere is superb, and the bright colours of the team scarves are fantastic. The horses and team members parade around the city centre prior to the race.