Discover Something New With Tuscany and Rome Cultural Tours

By Joanna Allen at Allen Batista Travel, Inc.
 
Are you looking to uncover hidden gems and lesser known fun facts on an Italian vacation? This nation offers plenty of opportunities for aesthetic stimulation, as well as historical mysteries. When organizing your itinerary, please keep in mind that there are many wonders to see and take in from the top of the boot to the heel and toe.
 
Let Allen Batista Travel, Inc., partnered with Tao Travel to take you on a Tuscany and Rome Cultural Tour and make your trip particularly unforgettable.
 
This list will explore the most enchanted features of Italy's tourist destinations and ensure that your vacation is one to remember!
 
1. Rome
 
There is much to see in Rome, one of the most popular travel destinations in the world. When planning your vacation, get advice from professionals like Allen Batista Travel, Inc. for information on the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, Vatican Museums, great restaurants, and walking tours in Rome.
 
Rome is appropriately referred to as the Eternal City. No matter how many times visitors view the crumbling stadia of the Colosseum, toss a penny into the waters of the Trevi Fountain, or take in Michelangelo's greatest work on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, seeing the city's renowned attractions never leaves them.
 
Vatican City, the Sistine Chapel, Trastevere, the Trevi Fountain, St. Peter's Basilica, and the Vatican Museums are just a few of the world's most well-known attractions that can be found in Rome.
 
2. Tuscany
 
In Tuscany, there is simply no end to the wonderful things to do. You'll come back time and time again to this well-deservedly well-liked Italian region that has won the hearts of many generations of tourists and us over for years.
 
What to do in Tuscany is less about finding things to do than it is about reducing your Tuscany bucket list. From meandering down Medieval streets to observing how the golden light clings to the hills, from sipping some of the best wine in the world to soaking in beautiful hot springs.
 
3. Vatican City
 
Vatican City is recognized as the world's smallest sovereign state, at only 44 hectares. But don't be deceived by it. Even though there are only 1,000 people living inside its walls, thousands of outsiders enter every day, which should be a sign that there is a lot to do and see inside. It is understandable why so many people consider a trip to the Vatican to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience because it is home to some of the largest art pieces in the world as well as some of the most recognizable buildings.
 
There are a few must-see attractions in the Vatican, such as St. Peter's Basilica, the Sistine Chapel, and the Vatican Museums, but if you have some extra time or want to do something different, there are also a lot of unusual and lesser-known locations, like the Vatican Gardens, Mosaic Studios, or the underground archeological excavations.
 
4. Florence
 
Without a question, Florence is one of Italy's most picturesque cities. The city, dubbed the "Birthplace of the Renaissance," is a unique center of top-notch artwork and construction. Florence is home to more artworks than you can possibly imagine, including Michelangelo's Statue of David and the imposing Duomo with its iconic dome.
 
One of the most famous families in Florence's past, the Medici family, has a rich and occasionally scandalous history. And, we do mean "wealthy" in a variety of senses.
 
Today, it is obvious that Florence's economy is strongly dependent on tourism, which brings in an average of 13 million people a year. If you're looking for some culture and want to see incredible buildings like the Duomo, Florence won't let you down.
 
5. Pisa
 
Pisa, a renowned location, is one of the most well-known cities in this region of Italy. Pisa is frequently visited by tourists en route to Florence, but it is a wonderful city to stay in and provides much more than simply its fabled leaning tower.
 
Pisa, which lies on Italy's western coast, is just 20 minutes from the Ligurian Sea and has excellent transportation connections to Florence, Livorno, and La Spezia. It has historically been one of the most significant and prominent.
 
For people who want to visit Pisa, this city offers a wonderful selection of stunning old structures, and it even contains more than 20 old churches. Additionally, Pisa is home to some top-notch museums and stunning landscapes along the banks of the River Arno. This medieval city is well worth more than just a quick stop by, and it makes a fantastic starting point for anyone interested in touring this part of Tuscany.
 
6. Lucca
 
Lucca, a historic city adjacent to Pisa in Tuscany on Italy's western coast, is known as the "city of a hundred churches" because of the abundance of old religious buildings it has. Italy's Lucca is renowned for its spectacular medieval city walls, which still enclose much of the ancient town.
 
Lucca is a popular tourist destination today with connections to Pisa. The enormous city walls also demonstrate how several Middle Age villages would have been fortified. Lucca is known for its architecture, but it also features wonderful museums, stunning public spaces, and a superb assortment of eateries and bars.
 
7. Pistoia
 
The architecture and ornamentation of Pistoia's medieval churches clearly display the influences of both of its surrounding cities—Firenze and Pisa—and are the main draw for travelers.
 
You might be astonished to find so many beautiful structures in such a tiny town, but this is an excellent illustration of the vibrant spirit of entrepreneurship and creativity that pervaded northern Tuscany in the Middle Ages, when Pistoia was the home of many renowned painters. This legacy has persisted into the present.
 
One of the best contemporary Italian architects and town planners, Michelucci created the Santa Maria Novella train station in Florence. One of the best places to go in Tuscany is Pistoia to witness how important the arts have remained from the early Middle Ages to the present.
 
Important Information For Traveling In Italy
 
The current exchange rate in Italy is 1.06 EUR/USD. Banks, train stations, airports, and sometimes even upscale hotels offer currency exchange services for travelers' checks, foreign currency, and checks. In general, ATMs in Italy accept all major credit cards, but you can always double-check with your bank to be sure.
 
The possibility of COVID-19 is still present, but travel between Italy and the US is open. Travel to Italy is now not too difficult due to the lack of entry restrictions relating to COVID-19. There are no limitations on the kind of travel that is permissible for Americans traveling to Italy.
 
Travelers won't need to enter Italy with a negative test or vaccination documentation under the prior Green Pass scheme. It's vital to remember that the current situation is evolving and that the Italian government could impose new restrictions at any time. Visit the website of the American Embassy in Italy to learn more about restrictions on American visitors entering Italy.
 
Italy has so much to see and do on a vacation. Nevertheless, the Tuscany and Rome Cultural Tour will make your trip to Italy memorable. You can return time and time again and constantly discover something new.