Hi
We are renting a car in Florence and have 2 nights to spend in Tuscany before heading north. Any suggestions on where to go to get a taste of the area. We are not big wine drinkers so more interested in scenery.
Posted by
Gettysburg PA
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The Val d’ Orcia area is the classic Tuscan scenery you are likely looking for
Pienza, Montepulciano etc
Posted by
Irving
3594 posts
If you were sleeping in Siena I would recommend Valle d'Orcia, but because you're staying in Florence drive the Chiantigiana: https://lovefromtuscany.com/scenic-drives-in-tuscany/.
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San Gimignano.
Posted by
Warsaw
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Since you're not big wine drinkers, I'd focus more on the landscapes, villages, and local culture than winery hopping.
If you're spending some time in Florence, I'd highly recommend a food tour (https://toursoftuscany.it/tours/florence-food-tour/) to get a taste of Tuscan cuisine and discover some places you might otherwise miss. The artisan tour (https://toursoftuscany.it/tours/florence-artisans-tour/) is also great if you're interested in local craftsmanship and seeing a different side of the city.
For scenery, I'd spend a day driving through Val d'Orcia around Pienza and San Quirico d'Orcia. The rolling hills, cypress-lined roads, and viewpoints are pretty much the Tuscany you see on postcards.
One thing I'd personally skip is trying to squeeze too many towns into two days. A lot of people rush through 5-6 places and end up spending more time parking and driving than actually enjoying Tuscany.
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San Gimignano is a must-visit