23 days in Tuscany Itinerary

Considered a cultural, artistic, and architectural jewel of Italy, Florence is the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance.

Explore Florence's surroundings by going to Castello del Trebbio (in Santa Brigida) and Bologna (Basilica di San Petronio, Basilica - Santuario di Santo Stefano, &more). There's still lots to do: admire the masterpieces at Florence Academy of Fine Arts, see the interesting displays at Pitti Palace, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Campanile di Giotto, and admire the natural beauty at The Boboli Gardens.

For where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Florence trip itinerary builder tool.

Minneapolis, USA to Florence is an approximately 15-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 7 hours traveling from Minneapolis to Florence. Traveling from Minneapolis in March, things will get somewhat warmer in Florence: highs are around 59°F and lows about 42°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Pisa.

Known worldwide for the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the city of Pisa historically served as a maritime power in the heart of Tuscany.

Start off your visit on the 14th (Tue): don't miss a visit to Knights’ Square, take in the spiritual surroundings of Duomo di Pisa, stroll the grounds of Camposanto, contemplate the long history of Battistero di San Giovanni, then make a trip to Piazza dei Miracoli, and finally take in panoramic vistas at Leaning Tower of Pisa. Here are some ideas for day two: admire the striking features of Palazzo dell'Accademia Navale, don't miss a visit to Terrazza Mascagni, then see the vivid underwater world at Costiera di Calafuria, and finally make a trip to La Passeggiata.

To find reviews and other tourist information, you can read our Pisa trip planner.

Traveling by car from Florence to Pisa takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In March, daily temperatures in Pisa can reach 60°F, while at night they dip to 42°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Wed) early enough to drive to Lucca.

Lucca, famous for its intact Renaissance-era city walls, remained an independent city-state until the end of the 18th century.

Kick off your visit on the 16th (Thu): get to know the fascinating history of Montecatini Alto, have fun and explore at Parco di Pinocchio, admire the natural beauty at Palazzo Pfanner, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at San Michele in Foro, and finally steep yourself in history at St Martin Cathedral. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: enjoy breathtaking views from Torre Guinigi, make a trip to Piazza Anfiteatro, make a trip to Le mura di Lucca, pause for some serene contemplation at Basilica of San Frediano, then stop by Vecchi Sapori di Lucca, and finally don't miss a visit to Via Fillungo.

To find other places to visit, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, use the Lucca trip itinerary planning site.

Lucca is just a short distance from Pisa. In March, plan for daily highs up to 60°F, and evening lows to 42°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Fri) so you can drive to San Gimignano.

A historical gem in the heart of Tuscany, San Gimignano is known as the Town of Fine Towers for its jutting skyline of high city walls.

Start off your visit on the 18th (Sat): do a tasting at Guardastelle Vineyard, then learn about winemaking at Montefioralle Winery, and then learn about winemaking at Accademia del Buon Gusto. On the 19th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take an in-depth tour of San Gimignano 1300, get engrossed in the history at Torre e Casa Campatelli, don't miss a visit to Piazza della Cisterna, then enjoy breathtaking views from Torre Salvucci Maggiore, then pause for some serene contemplation at Duomo di San Gimignano, and finally don't miss a visit to San Gimignano Bell Tower.

To see maps, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our San Gimignano trip itinerary planner.

Getting from Lucca to San Gimignano by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. In March, plan for daily highs up to 60°F, and evening lows to 42°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sun) so you can go by car to Montalcino.

In the heart of wine country, the hill town of Montalcino offers a glimpse of untouched medieval-era Tuscany.

Kick off your visit on the 20th (Mon): learn about winemaking at Fattoria dei Barbi, then learn about winemaking at Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Abbazia di Sant'Antimo, and finally learn about winemaking at Podere Le Ripi. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: learn about winemaking at Winery Solaria Patrizia Cencioni, make a trip to Fortezza di Montalcino, then learn about winemaking at Poggio Rubino, and finally do a tasting at Castiglion del Bosco Winery.

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Traveling by car from San Gimignano to Montalcino takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus; or take a bus. In March, daytime highs in Montalcino are 61°F, while nighttime lows are 42°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Tue) so you can go by car to Siena.

Siena, a medieval Tuscan city, features numerous attractions, including a historic town center, alleyways, towers, and well-preserved buildings.

Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Wed): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Battistero di San Giovanni, enjoy breathtaking views from Torre del Mangia, steep yourself in history at Centro Storico di Siena, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Duomo di Siena, then make a trip to Piazza del Campo, and finally get a sense of history and politics at Palazzo Pubblico and Museo Civico. On the 23rd (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, gain insight at Scuola di Cucina di Lella, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Abbazia di San Galgano, and finally step into the grandiose world of Castello di Monteriggioni.

To see maps, more things to do, photos, and tourist information, go to the Siena online road trip planner.

Getting from Montalcino to Siena by car takes about an hour. Other options: take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Expect a daytime high around 61°F in March, and nighttime lows around 42°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to San Quirico d'Orcia.

On the 24th (Fri), take in the architecture and atmosphere at Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta, make a trip to Terme Bagno Vignoni, don't miss a visit to Piazza delle Sorgenti, explore the activities along Terme di San Filippo, then look for all kinds of wild species at Fosso Bianco - Bagni San Filippo, and finally steep yourself in history at Ospedale della Scala. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 25th (Sat): get into the urban bustle at San Quirico d'Orcia, then admire the verdant scenery at Val d'Orcia, then pause for some serene contemplation at Cappella della Madonna di Vitaleta, and finally identify plant and animal life at Crete Senesi.

For more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our San Quirico d'Orcia trip planner.

Traveling by car from Siena to San Quirico d'Orcia takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 61°F in March, and nighttime lows around 42°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Sat) early enough to drive to Pienza.

Pienza, a town and comune in the province of Siena, in the Val d'Orcia in Tuscany (central Italy), between the towns of Montepulciano and Montalcino, is the "touchstone of Renaissance urbanism."In 1996, UNESCO declared the town a World Heritage Site, and in 2004 the entire valley, the Val d'Orcia, was included on the list of UNESCO's World Cultural Landscapes.HistoryBefore the village was renamed to Pienza its name was Corsignano. Start off your visit on the 26th (Sun): stop by La Taverna del Pecorino, make a trip to Palazzo Piccolomini, pause for some serene contemplation at Cathedral, then contemplate the long history of Historic Centre of the City of Pienza, then make a trip to Piazza Pio II, and finally make a trip to Pieve di Corsignano. On the next day, ponder the world of politics at Palazzo Comunale di Pienza, don't miss a visit to The Checche Oak Tree, wander the streets of Monticchiello, then experience rural life at Podere Il Casale, and finally view the masterpieces at Artemisia Gallery.

To find ratings, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Pienza visit planning tool.

Pienza is very close to San Quirico d'Orcia. In March, daily temperatures in Pienza can reach 61°F, while at night they dip to 42°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Montepulciano.

Perched on a limestone ridge in the heart of Tuscany, Montepulciano is known worldwide for its production of red wine, the Vino Noble.

Change things up with these side-trips from Montepulciano: Orvieto (Pozzo di San Patrizio, Duomo di Orvieto, &more), Civita di Bagnoregio (in Bagnoregio) and Parco dei Mostri (in Bomarzo). There's still lots to do: do a tasting at Tenuta Valdipiatta, make a trip to Piazza Grande a Montepulciano, stop by La Citta Sotterranea, and boost your wellbeing at Piscine Termali Theia.

To find ratings, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Montepulciano trip planner.

Montepulciano is very close to Pienza. In March in Montepulciano, expect temperatures between 61°F during the day and 42°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Thu) so you can fly back home.