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Abundant and Enchanting Destinations Italy will assure you never forget your trip to this marvelous country.

Of course, many visitors begin with the art in Tuscany.  Art is an important part of the Italian culture that dates back centuries.  The earliest art predates anything available in America; it is the cave dwellings in Cetona with ancient treasures.  Early art is also found in Lunigiana with stele statues.

Elba Island illustrates ancient civilizations and the Etruscan cities mimic the history of Rome. Of course some of the most enchanting aspects of Italy are vestiges of the Renaissance which began in beautiful Florence.

For a powerful experience travel to the mountains of Tuscany where there are hundreds of activities to enchant you.  Explore marble cathedrals and the hermitages and monasteries that dot the Casentino forests.

Bring someone you love to the high peaks of Monte Amiata and capture photographs of fallow deer.  In the summer hike the Abetone woods that host skiers in the wintertime.  Ask your tour guide to arrange a schedule of trekking and biking through the mountain trails, and also recommend places for meditation and contemplation.

If the ocean is more your preference, there are miles of coastline in Italy that are surrounded by the Apuan Alps, notable for their constitution of white marble.  Charming villages built into the hills will make you fall in love all over again.  Enjoy outdoor seating in a little café where the proprietor will tempt your palette with local specialties you’ve never had before.

Visit churches and cathedrals on your walks throughout medieval cities lined with cobblestone streets and see the ocean open up beneath you with cliffs that plunge into azure blue water.

Lastly, don’t overlook the beautiful spectacle of the sun setting into the Mediterranean Sea, capping off Enchanting Destinations Italy.