A very common question is:
“How many days do we actually need in Tuscany?”
The truth is: Tuscany can fill a weekend… or a lifetime. I’ve been living here 20 years and I haven’t seen everything! But if you’re planning your first visit, there are ideal timeframes that help you get the most out of it — without feeling rushed.
Below is a simple, honest guide to help you decide.
2 to 3 Days: Perfect for a First Taste
A short stay works if you’re already in Florence and want to escape into the countryside for a romantic break or a family day in other cities.
Remeber thought that you’re ALREADY in Tuscany, as is a region and Florence (and other cities) are within. Want to know more? read this other post on my blog Italy as we know it
What you can do:
– Dedicate one day for a Day trips in Tuscany
– Visit 1–2 wineries or a proper Wine tour
– Take the train on your own and visit Pisa or Lucca.
– Explore a small hill town (like Greve or Radda)
My local tip:
Choose one base, don’t move around. You’ll enjoy it more.
4 to 5 Days: The Ideal First-Timer Trip
This is the sweet spot. Enough time to enjoy Tuscany without rushing from town to town.
What you can do:
– One day in Chianti area
– One day for Volterra
– One day in the Val d’Orcia (Pienza, Montalcino, Montepulciano)
– A food experience or cooking class
My suggestion as a guide:
Spend at least one night in the Val d’Orcia. It’s the most romantic landscape in Tuscany.
6 to 7 Days: The Full Tuscan Experience
A week lets you explore the region properly while still leaving space for slow mornings, long lunches, and spontaneous detours.
What you can do:
– One day in Pisan area (undestimated by so many!)
– Beer tasting in a brewery.
– A day in Cortona
– Relaxing spa afternoon.
– A day by the Tuscan coast or Bolgheri wine region.
My suggestion as a guide:
Include at least one guided day, especially in wine regions where local connections open doors to family-run wineries and different and genuine experiences.
10+ Days: Live Like a Tuscan
This is the dream trip — slow, immersive, and unforgettable.
What you can do:
– Combine wine regions (Chianti + Montalcino + Bolgheri)
– Add smaller villages like Pitigliano, Sorano, or Monticchiello
– Spend time at a countryside villa
– Take a hot air balloon or helicopter tour
– Explore the coast (Orbetello, Castiglione della Pescaia)
– Enjoy long lunches under the vines, spa days, sunsets, and slow evenings
– Everything pointed above!
My advice:
Choose one countryside base and one coastal or hill-town base. Tuscany has many sides — enjoy at least two.
So… How Many Days Do YOU Need?
No matter how long you stay, remember this:
Tuscany rewards slowness.
Give yourself space to enjoy long meals, quiet mornings, and golden-hour evenings.
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