Road Trips in Tuscany: find your perfect rental from just £14 per night!
You can savour hilltop villages, renaissance art, and rolling valleys peppered with grapevines through road trips in Tuscany. The countryside is dominated by medieval hamlets and suburbs that add to the irresistible side of the city. Each region is unique in terms of physical features and products. You can start with the following 3-day itinerary.
Florence provides some of the best Renaissance art you could ever see. Be it fairy tale castles, churches, or paintings, you will find something delightful. Visit Galleria dell'Accademia to check out the statue of David. The colourful roads in Certaldo via Boccaccio are a sight not to be missed. They are such a marvellous lookout between Pisa and Florence. Find them 60km to the south of Florence. Certaldo traces its roots back to the Roman-Etruscan era. It is part of Elsa Valley and is famed for crystal glassware production. Drive through the narrow streets, small squares, and medieval structures.
While in Tuscany, you would be remiss not to check out some wineries in Chianti estates such as Castellare di Castellina. The estate welcomes travellers for wine tastings and appointments. And for the love of art, drive o Castello di Ama. Set in a peaceful corner of the Chianti Classico, Castello di Ama grabs people's attention not only for the quality reds but also its artistic masterpieces in an open-air museum, including standout pieces like the telescope are set up to monitor the countryside. Drop-in at Il Ristoro di Ama kitchen where only locally-grown veggies are served for some pappa al Pomodoro.
The province of Siena stuns with medieval architecture. Wander through the narrow cobblestone streets set against ancient buildings, and be sure not to miss the prime location of San Gimignano. This hilltop town, equidistant from Florence and Siena, has a long history of Roman trade, so you will be learning a bit of history during your self-drive tour.
This southern region in Tuscany is unique due to a variety of holiday features including long blue beaches, woods superimposed upon hills, thermal waters, black rocks, and marshes. It is a timeless location with antique heritage. Stumble upon a Michelin-starred restaurant in the Maremma region that serves Italian foods in the most inviting 9-table dining rooms. Enjoy refined dishes such as tomato sorbet, fresh Argentario anchovies, and wild boar.
| 💳 Highest rates | in August |
|---|---|
| 🥳 Busiest month | January |
| 🛏️ Popular accommodation types | Apartment rental and House rentals |
| 🌡️ Warmest weather | July and August |
| 🥶 Coldest weather | 2 °C in January and February |
| 🌧️ Rainiest months | 13 rainy days in May and November |
Holiday homes are currently available within the price range of £107 - £186, with discounts up to 26%!
When plannin a trip for a big family it's great to know that average Apartment rental in Tuscany can fit in 5 guests and costs around £173 per night.
Apartment rental and House rentals are the most popular types of holiday rental for Road Trips in Tuscany.