Florence may be the first place most people visit in Tuscany, but there’s so much to do in this bucolic region’s smaller cities and hill towns. Many of them make easy day trips from Florence, or you could plan a road trip and hop around, stopping at wineries and exploring the countryside along the way. Fall is an especially appealing time to visit, thanks to the golden light that bathes the towns and countryside, as well as the many harvest festivals.
Be sure to try local specialties…

