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Best Tuscany Vacation

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03/06/2026

Spectacular view while hiking from Levanto to Monterosso Al Mare! It is an 8 km trail with an elevation gain of 380 to 400 meters (1,250 to 1,312 feet) that takes about 2 - 3 hours. It may be challenging but offers breathtaking, diverse scenery and views. Along the way, there is a secret vantage point - Punta Mesco. From this high point, you can gaze out and see all five of the Cinque Terre villages perfectly in the distance. The hike takes you through several microclimates: As you hike, you will transition from the beautiful Ligurian Sea, to shaded pine and oak forests into arid, sun-drenched stretches of Mediterranean scrubland, and then back to the beautiful Monterosso seafront. Hint – It is easier in one direction: Starting in Levanto means you tackle an old donkey trail up to the top, which is much more forgiving than starting in Monterosso—where the steep beginning is made up of daunting, giant man-made steps.

22/05/2026

Three beauties along the Levanto waterfront. Villa Pallastrelli, Villa Boselli, and of course the, the beautiful beach. You will pass these as you head towards the hiking path to Monterosso al Mare.

13/05/2026

From the beautiful Green Heart of Italy (Umbria) to the spectacular Italian Riviera (Liguria), our exploration of Italy continues. Not on the express train we booked many months ago, because when we arrived at the station we discovered that train was cancelled without notice, but on a local train that stopped at almost every little station along the way. But that didn’t stop our excitement of heading back to the Cinque Terre area, where we had luckily visited before. But this time, we stayed at a fantastic vacation rental overlooking Levanto – a lovely town we hadn’t really heard of before. This was our view from the balcony, and in the distance we could see our hiking route for the next day as we planned to hike from Levanto to Monterosso al Mare, our gateway to the Cinque Terre! Levanto is a wonderful little town providing a little of everything and it should definitely be on your list to visit or even stay if you want to visit Cinque Terre! 🌊😍

22/04/2026

The Fontana Maggiore, located in Piazza IV Novembre in Perugia, has been in operation for almost 750 years!? Completed in 1278, it is a beautiful piece of Italian history.

22/04/2026

A ‘must-see’ when visiting Perugia in Umbria is the Fontana Maggiore, built between 1275 and 1278. It is located in the heart of historic Perugia in Piazza IV Novembre and is a beautiful 25-sided, 2-tiered fountain carved in pink and white stone from Assisi with 50 different intricate carvings, featuring biblical, Roman, mythological, zodiacal and local history scenes. The fountain is almost 500 years older than the famous Trevi Fountain in Rome, and was built to celebrate the completion of a massive new aqueduct, bringing water five miles from Mount Pacciano to Perugia. It is now topped with a bronze bowl featuring three nymphs, and the original bronze griffons (the symbol of Perugia) can still be seen in the nearby Galleria Nazionale dell’Umbria.

Take your time and admire all the amazing panels as you walk around this wonderful work of art.

15/04/2026

The Etruscan Arch, also known as Arco Etrusco, Arco di Augusto, the Arch of Augustus or Augustus Gate, is one of the eight original gates in the Etruscan walls of modern-day Perugia and was constructed in the second half of the 3rd century BC (circa 310–300 BCE) as part of the city’s defensive walls.
It is one of only two surviving gates from the original wall, the other being the Porta Marzia to the south. It was originally built with large travertine blocks set without mortar, once again representing advanced Etruscan engineering. Following the Perusine War, Augustus restored the arch, adding the inscription “AUGUSTA PERUSIA” which means “Perugia, owned/protected by Augustus”. If you look very close, you can still see remnants of the red pigment that once filled the letters. The inscription refers to the conquest of the town by the hand of Octavian (then Augustus) in the war that ended in 40 BC.

10/04/2026

Amazing to think that this ancient well in Perugia (Pozzo Sorbello), which dates back to the Etruscans in the 3rd century BC, is still a functioning well that visitors can go in and explore for just a few Euros. It is 37 meters deep, utilizes advanced mortar-free construction, is still fed by three active water veins, and is considered a marvel of ancient hydraulic engineering. The upper part of the well is built using large travertine blocks placed together without any mortar or cement. It features two massive stone trusses at the top, each weighing around 8,000 kg, which have supported the structure for over 2,000 years. The well is now located under the 17th-century Palazzo Sorbello, which is located on the Piazza Piccinino, in the upper town of Perugia in Umbria. It is owned by the aristocratic Sorbello family, which is why it is often referred to as the “Sorbello Well” or Pozzo Sorbello. The well is also known as the ‘Pozzo etrusco’ or the “Etruscan well” since it is thought the Etruscans originally dug the well in the second half of the third century BC, after which it continued in use throughout the rest of the ancient and medieval periods.

When you tour the ancient well, you will quickly discover that the interior is very humid, with water dripping from the walls and ceiling which makes the stone steps down to the well very slippery. You can get to the lower portion of the wide upper section of the well, and can walk across a glass footbridge that spans the well, offering a great view of the interior of the well. Looking up, you can see the ancient travertine truss beams and the opening of the top of the well on Piazzo Piccinino, and when you look down, you can see the visible portion of the water below.

31/03/2026

The Salt War of Perugia and the underground city of Rocca Paolina: Politics, religion, and power struggles causing out of control inflation was a thing back in the mid-1500’s too, after Pope Paul III greatly increased the tax on salt as part of his desire to rule over the somewhat independent people of Perugia. The people rebelled and lost, and the Papal powers destroyed an entire affluent, medieval district, including houses, towers, businesses and even churches, to build their fortress on top as a show of power. Following centuries of resentment to the fortress, the people of Perugia razed it in the mid-1800’s after being annexed into the Kingdom of Italy. The upper part of the fortress was replaced with modern infrastructure, including the current Piazza Italia and the Palazzo della Provincia, and the remaining underground structures, including early foundations and former medieval streets, were left behind and now serve as a very interesting underground pedestrian route and tourist attraction. Walking through this incredible space is free, and there are a series of escalators that bring you up from the Piazza Partigiani pay parking lot.

26/03/2026

Caution – guard cats on duty! Montefalco, known as the “Balcony of Umbria,” is a historic Italian hilltop town famous for its 360-degree views, the rare and very delicious Sagrantino red wine, and a deep connection to St. Francis.
In the 13th century, Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II visited the town, then called Coccorone, and was so impressed by the sheer number of hunting falcons that he renamed it Montefalco, which translates to “Falcon Mountain”.
And of course, Montefalco is the exclusive home of Sagrantino, an ancient grape variety that creates one of Italy’s most prestigious red wines and has been described as having some of the highest tannin levels in the world. Some of the grape vines still in use are over 150 years old. We loved our winery visit, tasting and tour with local celebrity and winery owner/wine maker, Valentino Valentini at Bocale Vini, just outside of Montefalco. The Montefalco Sagrantino is fantastico!!

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