Holidays in Tuscany & Umbria
Lai Holidays is please to present a selection of luxury villas with private swimming pool in the hills Florence and Siena's countryside, independent apartments near Cortona and Arezzo, charming residences in Chianti, farmhouses in Umbria.
We specialize in designing proposals tailored to customers who love originality and the authenticity of the destinations, and looking to travel in a luxury style made of emotions and unique experiences.
Few regions of Italy can boast a wealth of artistic content so deep and rooted in the territory and in popular culture as Tuscany. Land of astonishing variety and of artistic and historical importance.
The Umbria is among the smallest regions of Italy for territory, but one of the largest for holiday offer. You can discover this beautiful "Heart of Italy" through the city of Perugia, its small villages, churches, monasteries, in addition to its natural surroundings.
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The geographical position of Tuscany can be considered strategic in terms of transport and links with the rest of Italy
Thanks to the central location and its excellent infrastructure network there are many possibilities for tourists to reach Tuscany. For those traveling by plane, the region has two main airports and some smaller ones for charter. The most important is the airport of Pisa Galileo Galilei, the other is the Amerigo Vespucci of Florence, ideal for anyone wishing to reach the capital or the Tuscan inland. It's possible to fly into Bologna and Rome airports depending on which location in Tuscany you intent to reach. For those flying to Umbria the best airport is Perugia connected directly with London Stansted, otherwise Rome is the obvious second choice The region is crossed by high-speed Eurostar trains that will complement the dense network of regional and local trains. The station in Florence is located along the main national railway line, connecting the north with southern Italy. For those who prefer to travel by car Tuscany is crossed by the important motorways A1 Milan-Naples and Florence Mare A11, which links the capital with the Tyrrhenian coast. When you move away from the major centers roads often become slower and less comfortable, but driving through the Tuscan countryside between rows of cypress trees is certainly an experience that repays the time lost Flights (Optional) Because we can access every scheduled airline, No Frills and selected charter flights, you can pick and choose the best option to add to your holiday. When you book flights + accommodation with us, you are covered by our bonding with the CAA (for holidays by air) so your money is fully protected. You are also covered by the ATOL (1249) regulations, which means we take full responsability for all the elements we have booked for you. Choose from where and how you want to travel! Call us on 0207 520 3100 for the best flight deals! |
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Visiting Tuscany means to travel to the roots of the history of art, painting and sculpture, magnificent city perfectly integrated in the beautiful countryside that surrounds them.
The historic centers of the major cities of Tuscany are real gems in the open air and have an incredible number of museums that host works of art known and appreciated throughout the world. With so many enticing locations and wonderful sights to choose from, a discerning traveller will surely not want to settle for a one-place holiday but spread its holiday across several locations. The so-called flexible multi centres holidays mean that you can pick and mix your favourite locations and we will tailored them around your requirements. Tailor make your holiday to Tuscany! Our Italian holidays are tailor-made around you, offering total flexibility and a choice of additional activities. Cookery classes and wine tasting can be arranged before you depart or in Italy, as well as special dinner reservations or private guided tours. Our Italy specialist have visited each property featured on our website and can provide knowledgeable and informed opinion on each one, including surroundings area and facilities. Why not combine a shopping break in Florence with a wine tasting holidays in Chianti? or a touring holiday in Rome and Florence followed by a relaxing week in medieval Cortona?
The following are among the most popular choice and have good mix of cultural, gourmet and chilling out, some itinerary include transfers and some are self-drive for extra flexibility.
We will be able to tailor make your holiday based on your choice of accommodation, length of stay and requirements Florence & Chianti
A classic for the first time visitor to Tuscany or for those that didn't manage to taste all the variuos Tuscan wines during their last visit Florence and Cortona
Two major art centres giving a hint of worldliness and ‘’big labels’’ shopping. Tuscany & Umbria
An holiday discovering the medieval hilltop towns of central Italy Rome, Florence & Maremma Toscana
Combine these two classic italian gems with an a week off the beaten track in the Maremma Toscana |
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The idea of "Food & Drink" evokes the smells and tastes of Tuscany, the ancient Tuscan culinary traditions and typical local food production.
An oil tasty and fruity, which in many cases is produced with olives harvested by hand. A red Chianti or a white pf Grosseto accompany magnificently a dish of game or grilled fish. A red meat that comes from the famous Chianina cattle breeding, the only ones to provide the authentic Florentine steak. These are just some of the typical products of Tuscany, which is famous worldwide for the excellent dining. A cuisine made mostly of simple but genuine ingredients and refined dishes of sober profile. Each province, and in many cases even every city has its specialty, and almost with jealousy retains its recipes. Starting from appetizers, a place of honor should be reserved for the famous Tuscan crostini, toasted bread slices with mushrooms, anchovies or chicken livers toppings. The first courses are characterized by excellent vegetable soup,such as the famous pappa al pomodoro. The main courses are a triumph of roast meat and fish. The famous Florentine steak, at least one finger high and strictly rare, tasty kebabs and Fegatelli specialties are known throughout the world. As for wines, Chianti and Brunello di Montalcino are the gems of a secular winery tradition in Tuscany. The region is a single, immense vineyards and wine culture is widespread, not only among the big labels but also among small producers. |
