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Tuscany is a land of beautiful and unspoiled Italian coastline as well as
inland hills in which nestle villages and towns dating back to the ancient Etruscan
civilization. This region of Italy abounds with treasures - a crumbling
castle where important Renaissance frescoes have been discovered -
vineyards from which come great Italian white wines - small fishing
villages - exquisite Mediterranean views. The Maremma region is
one of the last great gems of Tuscany - still relatively undiscovered.
Encompassing the rolling farmland and pristine beaches of the Tuscan
seacoast, this area offers isolated white beaches, organic farm-fresh
cuisine and most of all - tranquility. The
ancient Roman road known as the Via Aurelia leads us to Saturnia. We
stay here for five nights and have a chance to bathe in the spa waters of
the thermal springs that the Romans and, later, the Medici revered for
their curative properties.
From the coast we take an hour ferry ride to the
idyllic island of Elba where, in 1814, Napoleon was exiled and today one can still
see Napoleon's little palace where he sat with a telescope watching for
ships. We stay for five nights and have a chance to explore historic
sites as well as small villages and spectacular walks.
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