Pienza Cathedral

When you head south past Siena, the landscape opens up to incredible rolling hills of farmlands. The area has often been used in films for it's beauty. Here are a few of the towns to visit. For a day trip, pick three or four. But you can easily spend a whole day in each one. Don't forget to take some time and just enjoy a town. Sit in a piazza, people watch. Take a hike in the area. Leave your car.

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.