Culinary Tour: Tuscany

Italy’s Tuscany region draws travelers from around the world with a rare blend of rolling landscapes, timeless culture, and a pace of life that feels almost cinematic. Winding roads through vineyards and medieval hill towns offer scenic history at every turn. 

Add to that world-renowned cuisine and warm hospitality, and it’s easy to see why this region with a climate made for motorcycling has become a dream destination for riders and tourists alike. 

Iconic cities and medieval towns, like Florence, Pisa, and San Gimignano, and the rolling hills of Chianti and Val d’Orcia with their vineyards and cypress‑lined roads are the region’s biggest draws. Tuscany sits in the heart of Italy, bordered by Liguria and Emilia‑Romagna to the north, Marche and Umbria to the east, and Latium to the south. Meanwhile, its western side runs along 300 miles of Mediterranean coastline. 

Around two-thirds of the territory consists of hills, about a quarter is mountainous—mainly Apennine ranges such as Monte Prado at 6,500 feet—and only a small portion is flat coastal plain. The regional capital is Florence, but foreign travelers will likely arrive in Rome. 

Motorcycle rental agencies are available in the Eternal City. Otherwise, a two-hour train ride will quickly bring you to Florence.