Florence, the famous art capital of Italy, is a place that gathers the most typical cultural values of the Middle Ages. Just the name of the place sounds so elegant enough to arouse curiosity. Florence is gently beautiful and splendid in the middle of the majestic Tuscany mountains, where the poetic Arno River flows around and the ancient Vecchio Bridge is always bustling with people passing by.
Day 1: Visit the romantic, lovely city of Assisi
From Florence, visitors can come to Assisi, a small city located on the western slope of Monte Subasio in central-western Italy. In autumn, the mornings here are chilly, with many strange alleys. The houses on the street here are built of a very special type of stone that is light pink, hard and shiny. Because it is autumn, if there is sunshine, this whole row of houses will glow bright white and sparkle like pearls. At night, Assisi is more charming than ever. Everywhere is lit up in yellow lights from cafes, restaurants, squares, and windows that shine with sparkling light. The central square is one of the ideal places not to be missed when visiting this place. This is the oldest and most beautiful square in Italy. Standing on the octagonal bell tower in the square, you can see the entire view of the city. Strolling around the square in the evenings, you can buy anything you want from the stalls on the sidewalks, where locals and tourists still bustle back and forth.
The fairy-tale-like houses in Assisi change wall color according to the sunlight, bringing visitors strange surprises and delight.
Day 2: Val d'Orcia, Tuscany's agricultural landscape
Leaving the city of Assisi, taking the train to the Val d'Orcia valley, visitors will be overwhelmed by the picturesque scenery of Tuscany with beautiful villages, ancient castles and farms..., all imbued with the peaceful, quiet and cozy atmosphere of the Italian countryside. In particular, the town of Pienza, the world's first "City built on ideas", will be a destination that visitors cannot miss with ochre-colored houses built around a large square and in harmony with nature.
Surrounding the town are the rolling fields and vineyards of the idyllic Val d'Orcia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Day 3: Cinque Terre, Italy's stunning city
Leaving Florence, visitors can rent a bicycle and continue their journey to the world-famous ancient city of Cinque Terre. Cinque Terre consists of 5 small villages, from North to South: Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore. The villages in Cinque Terre are the result of thousands of years of farmers' labor, trying to turn the steep coastal cliffs into terraced vineyards, and build colorful small houses in the form of vertical towers, each house higher than the previous one and no house blocking the sea view of the other.
Not only possessing wild, majestic and beautiful natural scenery, Cinque Terre is also world famous for the brilliant beauty of its colorful houses.
Day 4: San Gimignano, medieval painting
Just about an hour by bus, you can set foot in San Gimignano delle Belle Torri, a small medieval town famous for its 14 intact medieval towers, forming a unique skyline that you can easily see when visiting the city. To access this city, you will have to go through the city wall gate, which is located on Tuscan hills carpeted with sunflowers, olive groves and grapevines. The heart of San Gimignano consists of 4 large medieval squares and 2 main roads: Via San Matteo and Via San Giovanni, running across the city from north to south.
The city of San Gimignano, also known as "The City of Beautiful Towers", located on a hill in the province of Siena, Tuscany region, is a must-see destination for tourists.
Day 5: Fall in love with the ancient city of Lucca
The way to Lucca is simple, from Florence, there are direct trains to Lucca every day. After less than 20 minutes by train, visitors will arrive in Lucca to discover the beauty that Italians are very proud of every time they mention it. In Lucca, people can find the intact identity, from architecture, cuisine, shopping to the local character..., all of which are not mixed by urban development and tourism waves. The first impression when just leaving the central train station in Lucca is a row of old, long brown brick walls, arranged in three layers, more than ten meters high, surrounding the ancient citadel. Passing through the majestic wall of the ancient citadel of Lucca, it feels like being lost in another world when the whole space is covered by the antiquity of the architectural blocks with strong medieval influences.
On a journey to a new place, everyone hopes to experience the pristine beauty like in Lucca.
Day 6: Pisa, the ancient city
Of course, everyone knows Italy with the Leaning Tower of Pisa, a famous marble bell tower. Not only the Leaning Tower, coming to the ancient city of Pisa, visitors can also explore mysterious and interesting works, the most prominent of which is the Duomo Cathedral from the Middle Ages, also known as Santa Maria Assunta. The architectural work was originally designed with 3 main bays, then expanded into 5 bays. The facade of Duomo di Pisa is decorated with marble, white stone and set with gray marble plates. The lines all make full use of the characteristic curves of Gothic architecture.
The interior of the Basilica is decorated with black and white marble surfaces, has a gilded ceiling and a straight painted dome.
Day 7: Chianti Ecstasy
Chianti is Italy's most beautiful wine region, famous for its red wines. Located in the heart of Tuscany, stretching from Florence to Siena, the region has been producing wine since pre-Roman times. More and more tourists come to marvel at the delicious wines and breathtaking scenery. Coming here, visitors can not only see and taste the wines, but also be served seasonal regional specialties and heirloom dishes such as olive oil, honey, fruit jam, and balsamic vinegar. Besides the delicious meals, the most special part of the trip is enjoying the main wine of Volpaia right on the vineyard hills.
Come here at luIn the late afternoon when all the tourist buses have gone, leaving the city intact for the locals, you will see this place is absolutely beautiful.
