Ponte della Maddalena

Travel planning ideas for a return visit to the Tuscany region in Italy, with focus on relatively lesser known smaller towns beyond Florence. A curated collection of sights and eats - enjoy! *Save this list for a future trip!*

Tuscany is full of beautiful hidden gems, just waiting to be discovered. Rather than spending all of your time in the crowded cities, for example Florence, Siena, and San Gimignano, here is a guide to help you discover more of Tuscany's beloved spots. This guide includes the area of/surrounding Florence, Lucca, Pienza, Montepulciano, Montalcino, the coast of Livorno, Elba Island, Chianti, Panzano, Montelupo Fiorentino, Fiesole, and so much more in between, regarding what to see, eat, and do. From wine tastings, yoga in the vineyards, picnics in the hills, to petting goats, or exploring the fascinating waterfalls, there is so much to discover.