what to do in the tuscan countryside

travel guide:

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visit the charming medieval towns

i recommend spending several days there with a car so you can easily explore the following cities

siena

the closest of the medieval towns to florence and definitely the most popular! the central piazza del campo is stunning

cortona

if you're familiar with the movie "under the tuscan sun," it was filmed in this gorgeous and quaint town!

arezzo

this was my favorite of all the towns! it's more metropolitan/less touristy and the square is beautiful

go wine tasting

this is where the best italian wine comes from, so make sure to visit a few vineyards! there are a ton in every area

visit the parco nationale del lago trasimeno

if it's hot & you need an escape, there's a small beach here and a couple of restaurants!

enjoy the food

the restaurants in tuscany are some of the absolute best and the prices are so reasonable

aka gelato...

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