Tuscany Again: a journey of rediscovery

Travel group Tuscany Again specialises in bespoke high-end experiences with the best guides, chefs and artisans the region has to offer

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Many of the landscapes of the great Italian Renaissance painters share a common look and feel. Whether they depict Judea, Olympus, the heavens or the Last Judgement, the most famous works of the 14th to 17th centuries often feature gently rolling hills dotted with Cypresses, burgeoning grape vines and dusty olive groves, all bathed in soft glowing light.

The reason for this, of course, is that many of the Italian old masters spent their time in and around Tuscany; a fact that becomes instantly apparent when you first set foot on Tuscan soil, and immediately find yourself thrown into the background of those familiar works. It is a stunning, unforgettable landscape, and also a slightly disconcerting experience to suddenly find yourself in the middle of a Da Vinci or Michelangelo.

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Arion McNicoll is a freelance writer at The Week Digital and was previously the UK website’s editor. He has also held senior editorial roles at CNN, The Times and The Sunday Times. Along with his writing work, he co-hosts “Today in History with The Retrospectors”, Rethink Audio’s flagship daily podcast, and is a regular panellist (and occasional stand-in host) on “The Week Unwrapped”. He is also a judge for The Publisher Podcast Awards.