| If you are looking for a European tourist destination, | | | | a great way to relax and wind down. With a great |
| consider the island of Sicily, a region of southern Italy. | | | | ambience and an aura of solitude the hills of Florence |
| Depending on your interests, this beautiful area can | | | | are very popular and ideal for those who wish to |
| be an ideal vacation spot. You've planned for weeks | | | | take a break from the city. |
| and months and now your dream to travel Italy is | | | | If you only have a few hours to spare and don't |
| almost a reality. Here are a few helpful pointers to | | | | want to venture too far from Florence, then a trip to |
| help make your adventures go more smoothly. | | | | the town of Fiesole is highly recommended. Set |
| Italy, a real treasure chest of culture and heritage - | | | | amongst the hills, just 5 miles from Florence, Fiesole |
| with Italy food, Italy wine, Italy culture and Italy | | | | makes a pleasant half-day trip from Florence and |
| history, is always on the top of a European tour list. | | | | provides a wonderful view of the city. You can get |
| A tour to Italy would not be complete without going | | | | there by bus from the centre of Florence in around |
| to Florence. This city is in the heart of Tuscany and | | | | 20 minutes. |
| is sometimes considered the birthplace of the Italian | | | | If you have a full day to spare there are numerous |
| Renaissance. It is a place that is famous for its | | | | tour companies that can organise day trips by bus, |
| abundance of fine art and architecture and in the | | | | walking tours or biking trips. On the other hand you |
| modern day, its fashion and leather goods. | | | | can hire a car and use a map to discover the delight |
| In general the weather is very hot and steaming in | | | | of the Tuscan countryside for yourself. |
| the dead of the summer. We recommend that you | | | | A guided walking tour of the Florence hills will provide |
| wear light clothing. Be sure to have sunglasses, hat | | | | you with an insider's view of Florence & Tuscany - |
| and sunblock, as they are essential. Afternoon | | | | you can discover the hidden treasures and learn of |
| thunderstorms (brief) are common in Rome and | | | | great legends and stories, giving you a more intimate |
| inland cities, so you may want to consider bringing an | | | | experience of the region of Tuscany. A walk through |
| umbrella. The most romantic wedding traditions from | | | | the Florence hills is invigorating and you can soak up |
| around the word: Italy, Spain & Egypt | | | | the beauty of the surroundings as you breathe in the |
| If you are feeling a little tired out after a few days | | | | fresh air and bask in the warm sun. |
| of sightseeing in Florence, a Florence hills tour can be | | | | |