{"id":25297,"date":"2022-08-29T17:12:09","date_gmt":"2022-08-29T17:12:09","guid":{"rendered":"\/?p=25297"},"modified":"2025-05-08T11:54:41","modified_gmt":"2025-05-08T11:54:41","slug":"tuscany-road-trip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/tuscany-road-trip\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Plan the Ultimate Tuscany Road Trip"},"content":{"rendered":"
You’ve seen all the big tourist sites, you’ve enjoyed a <\/span>walking tour<\/span> with an expert local guide, and maybe you’ve even hopped on a train to enjoy some day trips around the gorgeous Tuscan countryside. But after all this, you still feel like you’re missing something during your visit to Tuscany. If you’re one of those people pining for authentic experiences and to see the “real” side of central Italy, then you should consider going on a Tuscany road trip.<\/span> Planning a road trip can be daunting in your own country, let alone in a foreign one! Worry not, because in this guide we’ve gathered everything you need to know to plan the ultimate road trip in Tuscany. So keep reading for the why, the how, and the what to see and do for the ultimate Tuscan road trip.<\/span><\/p> With its rolling terrain and dozens of tiny villages built into mountains or on hilltops, there are just some places you can’t get to in Tuscany unless you have a car. That’s why a road trip to Tuscany is the best way to explore Italy’s most popular region like a local. <\/span><\/p> When you travel to Tuscany by car, you get the flexibility of when you want to leave, and how long you stay in any given place. If you opt for a bus tour, you’re at the mercy of all the other guests, the guide, and even the driver. Plus, you can cut your travel time down by several hours when you take your own car, giving you more time for sightseeing and eating!<\/span><\/p> While the robust public transport system can get you to most places in Tuscany, there are some villages and <\/span>towns in Tuscany<\/span><\/a> that are best accessed by car. <\/span>For the best experience, we always recommend finding one town you want to visit, then driving around the surrounding roads and allowing attractions to grab your attention. But if you prefer to plan out your journey, consider stopping through these towns.<\/span><\/p> This beautiful town lies in the heart of the Chianti Classico wine region, so it’s a great place to stop for lunch in between winery visits. <\/span>Panzano<\/span> is home to the butcher shop and restaurants of <\/span>Dario Cecchini<\/span><\/a>, an eighth-generation butcher renowned in his own right and made famous by the Netflix show <\/span>Chef’s Table<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p> If a meat-tasting menu isn’t your thing, then we recommended having lunch outdoors with a sweeping view of the Chianti hills at <\/span>Ristorante Oltre il Giardino.<\/span><\/p> Speaking of wineries, the tour and tasting experience is unmatched at <\/span>Gagliole<\/span>. With a commitment to biodiversity in the vineyard and organic winemaking, the wines you’ll taste here are out of this world and good for the planet! Gagliole also has the luxury bed and breakfast <\/span>La Valletta<\/span>, where you can stay in an apartment in a renovated villa.<\/span><\/p> Il Borro<\/span> is the ultimate hidden gem in Tuscany. It’s a tiny, ancient hamlet surrounded by over 2,500 acres of organic farmland and vineyards, with a luxury resort and spa. The area belonged to a duke, then in the 1990s the Ferragamo family bought the hamlet and revived it into the truly unique ecosystem it is today.<\/span><\/p> You can stay at Il Borro for a relaxing getaway under the Tuscan sun, or just stop by for lunch at the gourmet farm-to-table restaurant overlooking the pool, surrounding hillsides, and forest. Then, wander around the village and pop in to see artisans at work.<\/span><\/p>
Why you should take a road trip in Tuscany<\/span><\/h2>

Top towns to visit on a Tuscan road trip<\/span><\/h2>
Panzano in Chianti<\/span><\/h3>

Il Borro<\/span><\/h3>
Monteriggioni<\/span><\/h3>