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Tuscany is perfect for road trips: quiet, winding roads, cypress-lined avenues, medieval villages, and a view every 10 minutes that makes you want to pull over on the spot. In this article, you’ll find the most beautiful driving routes in Tuscany (6 routes + 1 bonus), including distances, highlights, photo stops, accommodation tips, and sustainable road trip hacks.

If you’re new to Tuscany, choose one base in Chianti or Siena and take day trips from there. If you’ve been there before, Val d’Orcia and the Maremma are often even more impressive (and quieter once you steer clear of the well-known hotspots).
My top tip: plan to drive fewer kilometers than you think. Tuscany is at its best when you have time to stop at those unexpected scenic spots.
The perfect first route (and honestly, even if you’ve been there before).
Route (can be shortened or extended as desired)
Florence – Greve in Chianti – Castellina – Radda – (optional: Gaiole) – Siena
Quick Facts
Stops That Make a Difference
Accommodation Tip (Chianti): Fattoria di Maiano



The Val d’Orcia has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2004. Here, you’ll experience that “Tuscan feeling” everyone thinks of: rolling hills, solitary cypress trees, and light that changes throughout the day.
Route (approx. 60 km, plus all impromptu stops)
Highlights Along the Way
Best time to visit
Read more here about the most beautiful route through the Val d’Orcia.


Casentino is the Tuscany that many people miss: cooler air, lots of greenery, and a pleasant “slow road” vibe.
Route (from north to south)
Stia – Poppi – Bibbiena – Arezzo
Quick Facts
A fun stop (with kids)
In Poppi, you’ll find the Parco Zoo della Fauna Europea: a large, green park featuring European wildlife along a walking trail through the woods.
(And yes: it’s especially nice on hot days, because you walk mostly in the shade.)
Accommodation Tip for Casentino: Hotel Novanta 90



Want to enjoy the sea, scenic viewpoints, and a more rugged side of Tuscany? Then the Maremma is the route for you.
Route (Coast & Lagoon)
Highlights



Art Stop (check opening hours in advance)
Il Giardino dei Tarocchi (Niki de Saint Phalle) is open from April 1 through October 15, according to the official website.
Accommodation Tip for the Maremma: Tenuta Il Cicalino (especially for mountain bikers and cycling enthusiasts)



Monte Amiata is a great place to go if you want to escape the summer crowds: higher elevation, forests, local villages, and scenic driving routes.
That’s how I like to visit it best
Combine Amiata with Val d’Orcia or Maremma: 2 nights in the “hills” and 2 nights in the “forests/mountains” for the perfect mix.
A completely different side of Tuscany: rougher, greener, and much less touristy.
Suggested Itinerary
Recommended Stops Along the Way
Accommodation Tip for Garfagnana: Agriturismo Braccicorti



Elba is perfect for an extra week (or as a finale): coastal roads, coves, and scenic viewpoints. Read more about it here a beautiful 3-day hiking trip on Elba.
Route (roughly)
Portoferraio – Procchio – Marciana Marina – Sant’Andrea – Fetovaia/Cavoli – Marina di Campo – Lacona – Porto Azzurro – Capoliveri – back
Insider’s tip for a place to stay on Elba: Tenuta delle Ripalte
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Are you looking for the most beautiful hiking and biking routes? Or do you want information about traveling by train or advice for the most beautiful road trips through nature. Get inspired for your next trip in green; ideas for planning your own trip or opting for an organized trip.