Where to stay?

Florence - a first class campsite, with a delightful pool complex set in the middle of Chianti country and the heart of Tuscany.

Sarteano - another first class campsite set amongst woodland in the heart of the Tuscan countryside.

San Vincento - set amongst a large pine forest, this coastal campsite is in one of the most beautiful parts of the Tuscan Maremma.

Cecina - a small and peaceful campsite set amongst the vineyards and hilltop villages of Tuscany

Day 1

Arrive into Italy and check in to any of the Tuscan campsites of your choice.

Day 2

Day 3

Returning to Florence for a second time, the focus of this day is to view some of the best art associated with the Italian Renaissance. Starting at the Pitti Palace which is superbly decorated with the Medici family's private collection, including works by Raphael. To contemplate and have a quiet moment, head to the Santa Croc church where the tombs of Galileo, Michealangelo, Machiavelli, Dante and many other notables have been laid to rest.

Take another long lunch in any of the countless cafés and restaurants before heading to the Bargello for an afternoon viewing classic sculptures by Donatello, Giambologna and Michaelangelo. To end the day, take a stroll along the river and marvel at the Ponte Vecchio, possibly the most elaborate of Florence's many bridges. Alternatively, visits to the basilicas of Santa Maria Novella, San Lorenzo, Santo Spirito or the Ormanmichel will reward you with a delightful mixture of tranquillity amongst beauty.

Day 4

Your last full day in the region is set amongst the stunning Tuscan hills and countryside in the delightful town of Siena. Start your visit to the town with a wander around the town square - Piazza del Campo. From here, you are just a few minutes away from the nearby El Duomo which will reward you with a view of great Romaesque architecture of the period just before the Renaissance.

Take note of the superb octagonal pulpit inside, built by Nicola Pisano. Within the sacristy are renaissance frescoes by Ghirlandaio. Underneath the El Duomo itself is the stunning baptismal font with works by Donatello, Ghiberti, Jacob della Quercia amongst others. The highlight of the visit though is the Musee dell' Opera del Duomo containing Duccio's famous Maestà amongst other Senese masterpieces. Returning back to the Piazza del Campo for a late afternoon or early evening stroll, relax and watch the sun set over the Palazzo Pubblico and the Torre del Mangia, both architectural treasures, and even more famous for hosting the Palio. If you have the energy, the Palazzo Publico is home to another fine museum where works by Ambrogio Lorenzetti, Simone Martini and Pietro Lorenzetti.

Day 5

Check out of your Tuscan campsite and head north towards the Adriatic region of Italy, and Venice.