Rome and Tuscany

About the destination: Modern and ancient, past and present coexist, constantly. Whether you're in Rome for 3 days, 3 weeks or 3 months, be ready to step into the world's largest open-air museum. Rome will charm you and it will hardly leave you unaffected. It will astonish you, as it has so much to offer to any visitor, and its beauty has merely been slightly obscured by the passage of time. Rome is one of the world's most photogenic cities - not surprising when you consider what's here - The Vatican, the Trevi Fountain, St Peter's Square, Spanish Steps, Colosseum... Whether you spend your time sightseeing, or lounging in cafes watching the world pass by, it will be your turn to star in your very own Roman Holiday. If you can plan to stay for at least a week, you won't run out of things to do and you'll still feel like you're leaving too soon.

About the destination: Tuscany is situated in the heart of Italy, extending from the Apennines to the Tyrrhenian Sea. Its picturesque landscapes, rich artistic heritage, and prominent cities - with Florence leading the pack - make Tuscany a prime destination for international tourists. The region boasts a diverse natural environment, from its coastline that alternates between long sandy beaches, such as Versilia beach, and rugged cliffs and steep promontories. The islands of the Tuscan Archipelago, encircled by Mediterranean flora, clear waters, and abundant marine life, are unparalleled. Visitors can appreciate untouched natural beauty in the Apuan Alps and in various protected areas like the Orbetello Lagoon, which is a haven for many migratory bird species, including pink egrets. However, the region's most characteristic landscapes are those that blend natural beauty with the ancient handiwork of humans. The stunning Gulf of Baratti and the sites of Vetulonia, Vulci, and Pitigliano preserve necropolises and remnants of the Etruscan civilization, while Roselle and Cosa bring to mind the Roman era. Medieval villages, historic towns, castles and fortifications, rural churches (known as pievi), and stunning abbeys, such as Sant'Antimo, are scattered throughout the region, their silhouettes punctuating the landscapes of the Crete Senesi, Orcia Valley, Garfagnana, Chianti, and the Maremma. Lastly, Tuscany is renowned for its spas: Montecatini, Saturnia, Montepulciano, Monsummano, and Bagno Vignoni, which offer relaxing getaways with their thermal waters and well-appointed facilities for all kinds of treatments. The provinces of the region include: Florence (the regional capital), Arezzo, Grosseto, Livorno, Lucca, Massa Carrara, Pisa, Pistoia, Prato, and Siena.