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Brunelleschi’s fortress in Vicopisano In the centre of Vicopisano’s historic centre is the magnificent fortress known as La Rocca. The brainchild of the Renaissance engineer

Our town of Vicopisano is located on the official olive oil trail of the Monte Pisano, a small range of hills that rises like an

Many towns in Tuscany are dominated by towers and Vicopisano is no different!  There were once more than a hundred visible towers here back in

Meet local artisans at work and buy original pieces Tuscany is a land of artisans and many are already aware of the merchandising logo “Made

With its varied terrain of rugged peaks and gentle rolling hills the Monte Pisano offers the perfect landscape for many outdoor activities such as trekking

Guests of Authentic Tuscany have the opportunity to enjoy hands-on cooking classes where they can learn to prepare a traditional Tuscan meal.  During the class,

Charterhouse Monastery and National Museum History Be prepared to be amazed and surprised by this incredible historical building which lies at the end of a

Enjoy a ramble through the Pisan countryside with a qualified agronomist Learn how to distinguish the herbs we meet along the way Collect herbs so

The Piaggio (Vespa) Museum The Vespa scooter….. it’s up there with the Leaning Tower, the Colosseo and Bocelli when one brings to mind the symbols

Wine tasting and gastronomic tours Discover the Pisan wine route and the quality wines of the region. From Vicopisano you can reach Pisa’s wine region

Meet, hike and hunt truffles with a professional truffle hunter and his trained dog. Learn all about the truffle, from the initial hunt all the

Beaches and Coast Line In the hot summer months, a day at the beach can be a welcome break after days of sightseeing and crowded

Thermal Spas – Day Spas   If the beach is the place to head to in the summer the natural thermal spas with their curative

Travelling with children is a relatively easy affair in Tuscany. Firstly, Italians adore children and remember this is the land of pasta, pizza and gelato

Close to our base in Vicopisano and not that far from the City of Pisa are many small towns and villages scattered throughout the Pisan

If this is a once in a lifetime visit to Europe or a first time discovery to Italy sometimes it’s better to find a base