Tuscany Tourism. Car trip are always one of the best experiences and options for those who decide to undertake a private and not very expensive trip. On this route, the focus of the proposal is to “on the road”, driving in Tuscany, getting around, with tips and 5 places to visit in the Tuscany tourism by car.
Tuscany is certainly one of the most beautiful regions of Italy, which combines a breathtaking landscape, unique burgos and refined flavors sought throughout the world. So we set off on this incredible car trip and get ready to cross five beautiful places.
Let’s set the starting point in Florence, capital of Tuscany is ideal for a brief weekend entertainment (you can visit the city in a single day by following this guide) and may be the right place to explore the region.
And if you are looking for hotels to spend the night, before starting your trip by car, it’s here: the best hotels in Tuscany!
Chiantigiana towards Siena
As we said, let’s start from Florence. Hence the possible routes to be taken are many. one more in so many promises great things.
I am speaking of Chiantigiana, or rather, Regional Road 222 which connects Florence and Siena.
This road passes through the green hills, and villages of fairy tales found in the heart of Tuscany.
Many claim that the beauty of traveling is in the journey itself, not in reaching the goal, this tour confirms this thesis.
The Chiantigiana is also famous for being an enogastronomic route of all respect. The road passes acanthus from some of the most famous vineyards and by little towns that make the Chianti wine its own brand.
If you are driving on this road, to absolutely, is a great time to stop by a tavern or trattoria and enjoy a nice glass of Chianti wine. For true wine lovers in the small town of Greve there is the wine museum itself. This is the best way to discover Tuscany.
Monteriggioni
When we get close to Siena, we take into consideration the option to flip and continue back another Tuscan jewel: Monteriggioni. This splendid medieval town is one of the pearls of the region. The city wall is situated in a postcard setting, surrounded by gently rolling hills and secluded mansions that seem to take us for a journey back in time.
Cypress trees in rows through ancient fields cultivated of an intense green color, alternate from intense green to brown of the earth just plowed, in short, a dream.
San Gimignano
After Monteriggioni another symbol of this region: San Gimignano. This is definitely the place to unwind and relax. Take the opportunity for a pleasant gastronomic break from your drive. Among the dozens of narrow streets of the historic center you will find sites of all kinds: from the old wineries to the more modern restaurants, wine cellars with exceptional wines.
There is nothing more beautiful than to roam through this beautiful village, with a stomach full of local specialties made with cheese, cold meats and toasted buns, all accompanied by the excellent Vernaccia di San Gimignano and a delicious ice cream purchased in one of the main squares.
Absolutely worth a visit: Piazza delle Erbe, del Duomo and della Cisterna around which are concentrated the most important historical buildings of the borough.
Ride a bike in Lucca
Lucca can not, should qualify as a stop on your car trip. The Tuscan city deserves a visit, so why swap your car for a bike??? Personally, I think that cycling is one of the most valuable vehicles to quickly and economically explore the city, whom he has never visited.
Renting a bike for a day or even for hours does not cost you anything: rent for 3 hours costs € 8, in the Puntobici near the Piazzale Verdi. Once rented the bicycle you can walk in the 5 km of wall that surrounds the historic centre, cross parks and admire the Apuan Alps on the horizon. In Lucca it leaves the heart!
The Isle of Elba
Lucca is our last continental stage. We continue to Piombino and take the traghetto direction Isle of Elba, a piece of Tuscany on the high seas.
The island is really a wealth of experience, many of these, you can do by car, especially if we are in the low season.
In fact, during the summer, the island is invaded by crowds of tourists, while, during spring or fall it transforms in a haven for visitors.
I recommend an itinerary: you should not miss the coastal strip on the western tip of the island, when the air is dry you can even distinguish the shape of Corsica. The Isle of Elba really worth a visit: nature and beautiful scenery, as well as a lot of history (the island was a place of Napoleon’s exile) make this place lovely.
This is just one of many itineraries to do by car in Tuscany. This region is an incredible fusion of scenic beauty, flavors, history and traditions that we can not even imagine. What to say, are you looking for an exciting and inexpensive trip? So, in Tuscany you find everything you want, without leaving the italian border.
Have a nice trip!
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