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Tuscany Loop — a 7-Day Plan You Can Actually Drive
The 7-day version for October: every day fits real transit, opening hours and daylight. Prefer more or fewer days? 4-day plan · 5-day plan · 7-day plan · best time to go.
7
days
420 km
distance
7.0 h
driving
52
curated stops
💡 Good to know for this plan
- Harvest: sagre food festivals and wine crush — the best eating weeks of the year.
Day 1 Florence → Lucca
🌡 0.6–27.2°C · 🌧 ~13 rain days · ☀ 10.8h light
09:00
Palazzo Vecchiomuseums & heritagehistory & sagaschurches & landmarks
Impressive Renaissance art and a giant David replica greet you in the civic heart.
50 min · Florence · "Museum" or "Tower and Battlements": €12
09:50
Piazza della Signoriamuseums & heritagehistory & sagaschurches & landmarks
Savor vibrant energy surrounded by grand statues and Renaissance art.
50 min · Florence
10:40
Museo dell'Opera del Duomomuseums & heritagechurches & landmarks
Contemplate master sculptures and lost designs in a serene museum.
50 min · Florence · By ticket
open: F-W 09:00-19:00, Th 09:00-17:00
12:39
Duomo di San Martinomuseums & heritagechurches & landmarks
Gaze upon the Volto Santo and Ilaria del Carretto's Sarcophagus.
50 min · Lucca · €3
13:29
Lucca summer festivalmuseums & heritagehistory & sagas
Dance to live concerts by international rock stars in the old town.
90 min · Lucca
14:59
Tourist Centremuseums & heritage
Conveniently store luggage and rent bikes for city exploration.
50 min · Lucca
open: Daily 09:30-19:00
15:49
Vecchia Trattoria Buralliwine & vineyards
Discover ever-changing local dishes in a hidden gem.
60 min · Lucca
18:30
Buca di San Antoniolocal & traditional
Relish traditional Lucchesi dishes in a renowned setting.
75 min · Lucca
Overnight: Lucca
e.g. Albergo alla Corte degli Angeli · B&B Camera con Vista
Day 2 Around Lucca
🌡 0.6–27.2°C · 🌧 ~13 rain days · ☀ 10.8h light
09:00
Piazza dell'Anfiteatrohistory & sagas
See medieval houses built on the site of a former Roman amphitheatre.
50 min · Lucca
09:50
Torre delle Orehistory & sagas
Hear the ancient clock chime and enjoy a stunning city panorama.
50 min · Lucca · As of July 2019 the normal entrance pric (price listed 2019)
10:40
Puccini Museummuseums & heritage
Explore the composer's birthplace turned museum, rich in musical history.
50 min · Lucca
11:30
Piazza Napoleonehistory & sagas
Feel the energy in Lucca's largest square, framed by grand architecture.
50 min · Lucca
12:20
City Wallshistory & sagas
Stroll or cycle along ancient walls for a panoramic city overview.
90 min · Lucca
13:50
Lucca Comics and Gamesmuseums & heritage
Cosplayers fill the streets in vibrant costumes.
90 min · Lucca · €15-20 per day
15:20
Trattoria da Leo
Savor Tuscan flavors with a pinch of Lucca's pine nuts.
60 min · Lucca
Overnight: Lucca
e.g. Albergo alla Corte degli Angeli · B&B Camera con Vista
Day 3 Pisa
🌡 4.8–29.6°C · 🌧 ~13 rain days · ☀ 10.8h light
09:33
Camposanto Monumentalemuseums & heritagehistory & sagaschurches & landmarks
Explore ancient sarcophagi and haunting medieval frescoes in this solemn space.
50 min · Pisa · Single ticket €5. A combined ticket with
open: Daily, 9:00-19:00
10:23
Duomo di Pisamuseums & heritagehistory & sagaschurches & landmarks
Admire intricate Romanesque design and vibrant mosaics in this grand cathedral.
50 min · Pisa · Free (but entry passes, up to 2 per pers
open: Daily, 10:00-19:00
11:13
Museum of Computing Instrumentsmuseums & heritagehistory & sagas
Discover the evolution of computing through historic mechanical calculators and early computers.
50 min · Pisa · €2.50
open: M-F 09:00-17:00
12:03
Palazzo della Carovanamuseums & heritagehistory & sagas
Behold the elaborate Renaissance façade of this prestigious academic institution.
50 min · Pisa
12:53
Museo Nazionale di San Matteomuseums & heritagehistory & sagas
Immerse yourself in a rich collection of Tuscan Renaissance art in a monastic setting.
50 min · Pisa
13:43
Piazza Garibaldi and Piazza XX Settembremuseums & heritagehistory & sagas
Experience the vibrant heart of the city where two lively squares meet.
50 min · Pisa
14:33
Gramignalocal & traditional
Pair home-made burgers with local craft beers at great prices.
60 min · Pisa · Around €10 for a burger and a beer (price listed 2018)
open: W-M 19:00-01:00
18:30
Babettemuseums & heritagewine & vineyards
Savour a glass of wine while browsing art-filled shelves.
75 min · Pisa
Overnight: Pisa
e.g. Airone Pisa Park Hotel · Bed and Breakfast ARISTON
Day 4 Around Pisa
🌡 4.8–29.6°C · 🌧 ~13 rain days · ☀ 10.8h light
09:00
Torre Pendentechurches & landmarks
Marvel at the world-famous leaning bell tower.
50 min · Pisa · €18
open: Daily 09:00-19:00
09:50
University Botanical Gardenhistory & sagas
Stroll through Europe's first university botanical garden, rich in diverse plant life.
50 min · Pisa · €4 adults, €2 kids, €8 whole family. Tic
open: 8:30 – 21:00, gets closed earlier during winter
10:40
Museo delle Sinopiemuseums & heritage
Marvel at the uncovered sketches beneath Pisa's treasured murals.
50 min · Pisa · Single ticket €5. A combined ticket with
11:30
Piazza dei Cavalierihistory & sagas
Stroll through a historic square surrounded by elegant medieval and Renaissance buildings.
50 min · Pisa
12:20
Santo Sepolcrochurches & landmarks
Admire the striking Romanesque octagonal church with its conical spire.
50 min · Pisa
13:10
Santa Maria della Spinachurches & landmarks
Marvel at this tiny yet exquisite Gothic gem housing a sacred relic.
50 min · Pisa
14:00
Numeroundici
Enjoy generous portions in a casual, informal atmosphere.
60 min · Pisa · €10-20 (price listed 2018)
open: M-Sa 12:00-22:30, closed Sa at lunchtime
Overnight: Pisa
e.g. Airone Pisa Park Hotel · Bed and Breakfast ARISTON
Day 5 San Gimignano
🌡 0.1–29.3°C · 🌧 ~12 rain days · ☀ 10.8h light
10:34
Collegiata di Santa Maria Assuntamuseums & heritagechurches & landmarks
Marvel at stunning frescoes in this beautiful church.
50 min · San Gimignano · €3.50, €5.50 combo ticket includes Relig
open: M-F 09:30-19:30, Sa 09:30-17:00, Su 12:30-17:30
11:24
SanGimignano1300museums & heritage
Step into a vivid medieval Tuscan city model.
50 min · San Gimignano · Adults €3, children free
open: 10:00-19:00
12:14
Museo Civico and Torre Grossamuseums & heritage
Admire art and climb for a panoramic city view.
50 min · San Gimignano · €9, €2 audioguides, €13 pass includes ad
open: Apr-Sep 09:30-19:00, Oct-Mar 10:00-17:00
13:04
Sant'Agostinochurches & landmarks
Discover vivid frescoes and warm friars' stories.
50 min · San Gimignano · Free, but €0.50 inserted into a coin box
open: English mass at Sunday at 11:00, open daily 07:00-12:00 & 15:00-19:00
13:54
Porta San Giovanni
Feel the history at this ancient city gate.
50 min · San Gimignano
14:44
Rocca di Montestaffoli
Take in breathtaking Tuscan countryside vistas.
50 min · San Gimignano
15:34
Trattoria Chiribirilocal & traditional
Savor cheap, homemade pastas and sweet desserts.
60 min · San Gimignano · Cash only
open: Daily 11:00 to 23:00
18:30
Locanda di Sant'Agostinochurches & landmarks
Enjoy cheap, cheerful meals amid friendly locals.
75 min · San Gimignano
Overnight: San Gimignano
e.g. Relais Santa Chiara Hotel · Villasanpaolo Spa Hotel San Gimignano
Day 6 Siena
🌡 0.1–29.3°C · 🌧 ~12 rain days · ☀ 10.8h light
09:55
Duomo di Sienamuseums & heritagechurches & landmarks
Gaze upon stunning black and white Romanesque cathedral artistry.
50 min · Siena · The ticket options are confusing. The Op
open: The open hours of the Cathedral, Library, Museum, Panorama, Crypt and
10:45
Santa Maria della Scalamuseums & heritagehistory & sagas
Immerse in medieval art within a historic hospital turned museum.
50 min · Siena · €9; reduced €8
open: M W 10:30-16:30; Th-Su 10:30-18:30
11:35
Basilica of San Francescomuseums & heritagechurches & landmarks
Contemplate moving Gothic frescoes within this transformed church.
50 min · Siena
12:25
Santa Maria dei Servimuseums & heritagechurches & landmarks
Enjoy intimate Romanesque church adorned with notable artworks.
50 min · Siena
13:15
Pinacoteca Nazionale di Sienahistory & sagas
Stroll through a treasure trove of medieval Sienese paintings.
50 min · Siena · Regular admission: €4; reduction for stu
open: M 09:00 - 13:00, Tu-Sa 08:15 - 19:15, Su and holidays: 09:00 - 13:00
14:05
Palazzo Piccolominihistory & sagas
Explore Florentine architecture housing Siena's official archives.
50 min · Siena
14:55
Antica Osteria da Divohistory & sagas
Experience medieval ambiance with exquisite Italian cuisine served in decorative style.
60 min · Siena
open: W-M 12:00-14:30, 19:00-22:30
18:30
Osteria Sotto le Fontiwine & vineyards
Relish personalized service and expert wine recommendations in a serene, downhill retreat.
75 min · Siena
Overnight: Siena
e.g. Siena Colleverde · Agriturismo Monaciano
Day 7 Montepulciano → back to start
🌡 0.7–28.6°C · 🌧 ~11 rain days · ☀ 10.8h light
10:13
San Biagio Churchmuseums & heritagehistory & sagaschurches & landmarks
Admire soaring Renaissance architecture and peaceful light.
50 min · Montepulciano
open: Daily 09:00-13:00, 15:00-19:00
11:03
Civic Museummuseums & heritagehistory & sagas
Marvel at delicate ceramics and ancient Etruscan treasures.
50 min · Montepulciano · €4.10
open: Tu-Sa 10:00-13:00, 15:00-18:00; Su 10:00-18:00
11:53
Piazza Grandehistory & sagas
Wander under grand arches in a lively historic square.
50 min · Montepulciano
12:43
Cantina wine cellarswine & vineyards
Taste rich wines aged in massive oak barrels deep in the hills.
50 min · Montepulciano · Free
13:33
Wine Tastingwine & vineyards
90 min · Montepulciano
15:03
Palazzo Comunale
Climb the tower for sweeping town panoramic views.
50 min · Montepulciano