Charming Tuscan Splendor in Lucca

At Sceptre Tours we have a few great travel packages that take you right into the heart of Tuscany. What a beautiful and dreamy place. On many of our Tuscany vacation packages, we put you up in an elegant estate in the hills of Tuscany - La Fattoria degli Usignoli. Situated right in the middle of the region, you have easy access to explore many of the quaint towns in the surrounding areas. One of these towns that you absolutely cannot miss is Lucca. Cute, happy Lucca - where life is good.

Lucca's scenery is out of a storybook. From the orange-red tiled rooftops, to the earth-toned buildings, to the landscape of green cypress trees and mountains - this place is sure to put your mind in a creative and peaceful mood. In the springtime, the town has got to be the most romantic place in Italy. The surrounding meadows are full of wildflowers, the town is bustling with quaint, village-like activity, the skies are bluer than you've ever seen them before. And in the spring, remember there are less people there than during the summer so it's not as crowded nor as expensive.

While you're there, make sure to take a moment to observe to city walls. They span two and a half miles so you can't miss them. From the top of them, you can take in some of the most beautiful vantage points. Also, make sure to visit the Parco Villa Reale. Once a home to Napoleon's sister, Villa Reale is closed to the public, but you can visit it's 17th century gardens which are amazing.

A trip to Lucca is not to be missed.