Tuscany's Dolce Vita

Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide © 2006 | Tuscany offers a "dolce vita" mix of hearty cuisine, fascinating history, and gentle beauty. First we'll learn about the original Tuscans — the ancient Etruscans — at Volterra's Etruscan Museum, then we'll tour a hill town that was important to both the Etruscans and the Romans, head into the woods for a truffle hunt, eat slow food Italian-style during Sunday lunch in Chiusure, and finish in Montepulciano, where we'll get passionate about the local wine. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #tuscany

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[alessiobartoli]

I Was born in tuscany 30 km from Montepulciano and i am so grateful because i know i am lucky! I tried to go live in a big city but after two years i cameback i missed my hills and freespaces! Come here and travel across u can fall in love

[saidrahman]

Excellent video. Very informative. Obliged.

[SenseiMaharaj]

One thing I have to say is that Steve's voice is very soothing. I saw many tour documentaries, but Rick Steve's is the best.

[filippodelsanto]

I was born and I still live in Siena. I' m proud to see documentaries like this, which praise my places. Well done mr. Rick.

[kaywallace]

Rick is awesome!
Italy is the best.and the People are lovely.

[billiebillie]

I miss Europe soooo much! I'm in tears.

[sutats]

You can't beat the Italian way of life. Benissimo!

[ellietmaples]

Italy is such a beautifully diverse place. From unique cities, delicious food, and friendly faces who wouldn't want to visit such a place!

[Akusyoung]

Am so so lucky to be in this beautifully sculpture city... Am in Prato 25min to Florence in the capital city ... it's beautiful

[mubashirkarim]

Europe is full historic work and mesmerizing Greenery. I love EuRope.

[antistiolabeo]

How is it possible that wherever you look in Italy there's so much beauty to see?

[leojonkers]

Tuscany is my favorite region in Italy. Perhaps in the whole of Europe. The small villages, all on top, are so beautiful. I made a 14 days trip on my bicycle trew this crazy beautiful region. Tnx.

[AthanassiadisBarbara]

In the world, there are beautiful landscapes, more beautiful landscapes and a third category - those that are uncomparably unique. That's where I place Tuscany! Thank you, Rick, for your wonderful video. Barbara

[LifeofLin]

Tuscany is an amazing, serene part of Italy with a passion for food, wine and living well!

[maggiedevlin]

We took a tour with Annie and, though we have traveled all over the world, she was the best tour guide we have ever had.

[theheartbeatwithlisahender]

Terrific episode! Lovely vistas and interesting commentary about Etruscan history and the simple pleasures of Tuscany.

[laylabono]

I was born in Tuscany now I live in USA from 16 years its time to go back in my Country i miss the culture, Good vino and the best beautiful women I ever see..Ciao a presto.

[kvbzgje]

What a wonderful country, it looked absolutely fabulous.. You can't beat the Italian way of life. Benissimo!.

[dennisdaniels]

I think Tuscany has great history, music, art, food and people!

[paulmarsh]

The Czech Republic, Bulgaria and the region of Tuscany sound totally refreshing!!! TOTAL MIND BLOW!!!!