Earth to Salt - 7 day road trip for Tuscan Dreams

7-Day Italian Road Trip: Tuscan Dreams

Day 1&2: Florence

Explore Renaissance wonders like the Uffizi Gallery, Ponte Vecchio, and Florence Cathedral. End the day with a Florentine steak dinner.

Day 2: Florence → Siena

Drive through the Chianti region, stopping for wine tasting in Greve in Chianti. Visit Monteriggioni before arriving in Siena to explore Piazza del Campo and the cathedral.

Day 3: Siena → San Gimignano → Volterra

Discover the medieval towers of San Gimignano and enjoy a gelato. Continue to Volterra for Etruscan history, Roman ruins, and local crafts.

Day 4: Volterra → Pisa → Lucca

Visit Pisa’s Leaning Tower before day-tripping to the famous Cinque Terre. Head to Lucca for a leisurely bike ride atop its historic city walls and explore charming squares.

Day 5: Lucca → Val d’Orcia

Drive to the picturesque Val d’Orcia. Visit Pienza for pecorino cheese and Montepulciano for wine tasting and Renaissance architecture.

Day 6: Val d’Orcia → Montalcino → Bagno Vignoni

Tour a Brunello di Montalcino winery, then relax in the thermal village of Bagno Vignoni. Enjoy scenic drives through Tuscany’s iconic landscapes.

Day 7: Val d’Orcia → Arezzo → Florence

Stop in Arezzo to explore its antique markets and frescoes before returning to Florence.