Highlights
- Guided walking tour through the medieval city of Siena.
- Traditional Tuscan lunch and informal wine tasting at a Chianti vineyard (not included in the tour option without lunch)
- Free time in the hilltop town of San Gimignano.
- Scenic drive to historic Pisa to explore its hidden corners and iconic tower.
There is certainly no shortage of ways to get around Tuscany. However, navigating yourself around the countryside can result in lots of wasted time. Perhaps the best way to see the highlights while you simply enjoy yourself is a guided tour or package tour of Tuscany.
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Getting around
- Public transportation. Regional trains go to many of Tuscany's cities and towns, and the places that cannot be reached by train can be reached by bus, which almost always leaves from the closest stations. ...
- By car. ...
- Taxi. ...
- Bicycle.
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The average travel time on the two routes is similar, between 1h 15min and 2 hours of drive depending on traffic. Tuscany is full of unmissable destinations and you can create your own tour visiting some of the most beautiful places here.
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If you like to play things by ear; to be able to and get out or stay in on a whim, you're going to need a car. In fact, you're going to miss out on so much of the experience of Tuscany and the romance of the area, if you don't have your own transport.
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The best time to visit Tuscany is in mid-to-late spring (April to May) or early fall (September to October). The Tuscan landscape is at its most vibrant during these times and the weather is particularly pleasant, with temperatures around 63°F to 79°F.
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Tuscany Day Trip from Florence: Siena, San Gimignano, Pisa and Lunch at a Winery. Art, history, countryside, food. Tuscany has it all. If you only have one day free, venture into Tuscany on this day trip from Florence and discover the region's highlights with a local guide.
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The Chiantigiana. It's probably the most famous of all scenic drives in Tuscany. And definitely one of the best ways to sample the beauty of Tuscany's countryside. At the end of a day's driving, you can taste some of the wonderful wines produced in the region.
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Tuscany and the Amalfi Coast are separated by a considerable distance, and due to both geography and topography are not the easiest destinations in Italy to connect directly. Accordingly, many travelers will break up the journey with time in Rome or Naples.
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Traveling across Tuscany by train is definitely one of the most stress-free ways of exploring the region. The main cities are well connected, money-wise, local trains are not expensive. Here are some general info about trains in Tuscany and some tips to help you plan your trip.
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1. PODERE BELVEDERE. It's hard to go more ?Tuscany? than this; the Podere Belvedere is probably the most popular location of the area. It's located around 500 meters before arriving to San Quirico d'Orcia, and you can spot it if you look to your left (coming from Pienza) in between the olive trees.
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1. PODERE BELVEDERE. It's hard to go more “Tuscany” than this; the Podere Belvedere is probably the most popular location of the area. It's located around 500 meters before arriving to San Quirico d'Orcia, and you can spot it if you look to your left (coming from Pienza) in between the olive trees.
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Using Uber in Tuscany Uber does not operate in Tuscany at present. However, a limited uber service is available in Florence city, in the form of Uber Black.
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Using Uber in Tuscany Uber does not operate in Tuscany at present. However, a limited uber service is available in Florence city, in the form of Uber Black.
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