Tuscany

Tuscany is one of the regions in Italy that attract the highest number of tourists, this as a result of its excellent position on the peninsula and satisfactory accommodation and other facilities, and most of all to the great variety of environmental, scenic, artistic, cultural and historical attractions. The area is dotted with charming and often old villages, whose intrinsic merits merge with those of the environment.

The rolling hills, medieval towns, mouth-watering cuisine and art-filled cities of Tuscany have captivated people for centuries and represents Italy at its best. Enjoy the warm sunshine, beautiful countryside, excellent wine and friendly people. There are many wonderful places to visit within Tuscany. The Tuscany region creates the perfect trail for a tour of discovery. Medieval hilltop towns combined with rolling countryside and enchanting skylines paint an idyllic backdrop.

Umbria

Rich in history and in nature, Umbria offers the Falls of the Marmore, which are the highest in Italy; the sources of the Clitunno and Mount Subasio. The Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli and the Rocca Maggiore. The ancient city of Spoleto offers the Roman Theater and Druso's Arch. Near Perugia, people can visit the Ipogeo del Volumni, which is an Etruscan tomb.

When we think of Umbria we think of the Italian word ombra. Shadow. One of Italy's smallest regions, Umbria lies in the shadow of its more illustrious neighbor, Tuscany. The many Umbrian hills and mountains cast long dark shadows over river valleys which are already darkened by lush chestnut groves and elm forests. This landlocked region's overwhelmingly medieval character harkens one back to the mysticism and mysteries of the Dark Ages. In so many ways, Umbria has lain in the shadows for centuries. The very identity of its original inhabitants, the Umbrians, is so clouded that we still have no clear understanding of the meaning of their name.