I am really struggling to design a plan for our 4 days in Tuscany (3 full and 1 partial). It will be our first time to the region (husband, self and daughter 14). We are interested in views, photography, food, wine and shops with local crafts but not interested iin spending time in museums. We will have already seen Florence and will see Pisa after we drop the car off. We will drive from Florence to Siena, spend one night, then mid day then next day head to Villa Vignamaggio just outside of Greve for 4 nights.
I know we want to see Volterra and San Gimignano one day. QUESTIONS: is there anything place else we could/should work into that day for a brief stop to stretch our legs that might have charm quaintness or great views,craft shops or food/gelato?
I thought we would go to Volterra first see it and have lunch, then on to San G in later afternoon see it and maybe have a apperitivo before heading back to Vignmaggio? Any shop or restaurant suggestions? Daughter would like to go to torture museum and if I read correctly both towns have one if so which is better?
QUESTION: my daughter's birthday will be during the Tuscany part of the trip so anything you can think of that might be special to see/do in Chianti esepcially not too far from Greve area?
QUESTION:Could we see Greve, Radda and Gaiole in 2 mornings? Should we plan to see them? Given our interest any suggestions?
QUESTION: would Montepulciano and Pienza be a doable day trip from Greve or just too long?
QUESTION: Any recommendations for dinner spots or craftmen's shops in the Greve/Radda etc... area? We don't want to eat every dinner at Vignmaggio.
I would welcome any other thoughts.
Sorry for all the info, just trying to provide as much as you may need to provide the best help.
Thanks in advance.