If you want to visit Tuscany in February, you might want to wait a little longer!
Italy's Tuscany 🇮🇹 has a Mediterranean climate, and February is winter. Although the temperature is not particularly low, around 5-15°C, it rains a lot. Imagine you plan to walk in the fields and enjoy the iconic pastoral scenery, but it rains all the time, which will not only affect your experience, but also make the beautiful scenery less attractive. Moreover, the grass has not completely turned green at this time, and the scenery does not have that vibrant feeling.
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🎈Best time to visit
The best time to visit Tuscany is actually from April to October. From April to May, wildflowers bloom all over the mountains, and the green grass is like a huge velvet carpet. The pastoral scenery is full of spring vitality. September to October is autumn, when grapes are ripe, making it a good time to experience grape picking and wine making, and you can also see the autumn scenery.
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🏰Attractions
🔺Siena: A medieval-style town, the shell square in the ancient city is a must-see. The famous Siena Horse Race Festival is held here every year.
🔺Florence: The birthplace of the Renaissance, the Uffizi Gallery houses a large number of Renaissance paintings, and the Michelangelo Square offers a panoramic view of the city.
🔺San Gimignano: Famous for its many towers, it is known as the "Medieval Manhattan". Walking on the ancient streets, you will feel like you have traveled back in time.
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🍷Food recommendations
🔺Florentine steak: Made from local Chianina beef, it is tender and juicy, grilled to medium rare, and the aroma of the meat fills your mouth with every bite.
🔺Tuscan bread soup: Made with stale bread, vegetables, and olive oil, it is rich in flavor and a traditional local delicacy.
🔺Tiramisu: Although its origin is controversial, Tuscan tiramisu has its own unique flavor. The sweet mascarpone cheese and coffee liqueur-soaked ladyfingers are very satisfying.
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✅Recommended itineraries
(Transportation + attractions + guide)
🚩Florence round-trip
💰San Gimignano + Chianti + Siena
💰Leaning Tower of Pisa + San Gimignano + Siena
💰Montalcino + Pienza + Montepulciano
💰Val d'Orcia + Pienza + San Gimignano
💰San Gimignano + Siena + Pienza + S/Cypress Avenue
🚩Rome round-trip
💰Montepulciano + Sant'Antimo + Pienza
💰Orvieto + Civita di Bagnoregio + Montepulciano
💰Pienza + Montalcino + Sant'Antimo