We have our car & Agriturismo booked in Tuscany. What towns and areas should we visit ?

Without knowing your interests, it's hard for anyone else to make suggestions. Food? Wine? Picturesque villages? Medieval and Renaissance churches? Hot springs? There are many guidebooks just for Tuscany. You don't even have to buy one. Just check in your local public library. You also could ask your hosts for recommendations.

Without knowing your interests, it's hard for anyone else to make suggestions. Food? Wine? Picturesque villages? Medieval and Renaissance churches? Hot springs? There are many guidebooks just for Tuscany. You don't even have to buy one. Just check in your local public library. You also could ask your hosts for recommendations.

I guess I should of been more specific. I guess what I'm looking for is everyone's favorite places to visit be it Towns/Villages, Wineries, Restaurants Churches. etc. Everything you mentioned would interest us. I was just curious what places everyone else has enjoyed while driving around . We are so looking forward to driving around this beautiful area. I have several guidebooks including Ricks. Thanks Ron

Obviously you will be visiting Siena and maybe Florence, unless you've been there previously

South of Siena: Buonconvento, Montalcino, Pienza, Montepulciano
Northwest of Siena: Monteriggioni, San Gimignano, Volterra, Certaldo
North of Siena: Chianti Hills (Castellina, Panzano, Greve, etc.)
East of Siena: Cortona, Lucignano, Arezzo, Anghiari
Further East in Umbria: Assisi, Spello, Perugia, Castiglion del Lago

In italics the most visited by organized tour companies.

Ron, I suggest San Galgano. It is the origin of the Sword in the Stone Legend. We were there the same time last year. We stayed in an agroturismo by Empoli, and on a Thursday we visited San Gimignano, and they had a farmers market. So we stocked up on picnic goods and then headed to San Galgano for a picnic on the grounds of the monastery.

Abbey of St Galgano ... stunningly beautiful. South-West of Sienna. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abbey_of_San_Galgano

I am going to suggest the la Foce gardens (I think they are open Weds afternoons but check of course). Here are some snapshots in the region including a section on La Foce.
https://janettravels.wordpress.com/category/tuscany/
The whole area near there is quite picturesque. I am particularly fond of Montepulciano; it is so beautiful and the views from the ramparts are stunning. We spent a couple of weeks there and loved it. The Abbey Mont Oliveto Maggiore is beautiful and the drive is beautiful as is the Abbey St. Antimo. Don't miss a day for Siena one of the most beautiful town squares and one of the most gorgeous Cathedrals in Europe. I'd figure out how to get to Volterra and don't miss the Etruscan museum there. And would also make a trip down to Saturnia for the hot springs I spent a heavenly afternoon lolling in one of the natural hot springs pools under a water fall. The park is free (no facilities, change by your car). Take turns guarding your valuables. You will smell like sulfur for a week but it is worth it.
http://www.maremmaguide.com/saturnia-thermal-springs.html
We also stopped in Sovana and got maps to see Etruscan tombs in the surrounding hills
http://www.toomuchtuscany.com/discover-sovana-and-the-etruscan-necropolis/

I think you should drive to wander in Orvieto then head off to Assisi for a late lunch. Long day. Lovely day.

Thank you everyone for your replys. Everything suggested sounds great. We are so looking forward to taking the car and exploring the Tuscany area. These were the kind of replys I was hopping for. I'm going to look at all of these places and get busy ploting our course. We have traveled in many areas of the world and here at home in the U.S. just this way. Hop in the car and go. We spent 3 weeks in California last year just exploring the whole state. We cannot wait. Anymore suggestions would be appriceated. Thanks Ron

Montepulciano and the surrounding countryside are beautiful. The Abby at Monte Oliveta is a real treat. We stayed here after the wedding of friends. Orvieto and Civita di Bagnoregio are another great trip. My wife and I really love to grab a picnic lunch and a bottle of wine at a market, hop in the car, and just look for the next hill town. We have wandered into some lovely towns, eaten at some fabulous places, and met some really nice people this way. There are very few places in Italy that aren't worth seeing.
Most of all enjoy!

Take a GPS navigator with you (with European maps). Smartphone with Google maps works too (however be aware of data usage overseas and international plans options, which is all another topic).

A paper map of Tuscany (or Tuscany and Umbria, which are often together in some maps) is useful for planning your itineraries (and also as a back up when technology fails you).

Be aware of distances. Although those little towns look near on a map, however the tortuous Tuscan roads rarely allow a speeds above 40km/h (25 mph). Siena to Florence via the Chianti road (not the freeway) is less than 50 miles long. Two hours isn't enough to cover it, and that doesn't even count the pit stops at the wineries, of which there are many.

Jeff - Grabbing a picnic lunch sounds great.

Roberto - I am going to pick up a GPS soon and I will make sure I have the most recent European maps downloaded. Wow 25 mph on the roads. I guess that is what is meant by slow down and enjoy the scenery.