Truly Italy Blog

Do you need a car in Tuscany? It depends on the kind of trip you want. Learn when a rental car makes sense, when you can rely on trains and buses, and how your home base can help you decide the best way to get around Tuscany.

How many days do you really need in Tuscany? Whether you have three days or two weeks, the key isn't fitting in more places—it's giving yourself enough time to experience them. Here's how to decide how long to stay in Tuscany and plan a trip with fewer moves, more breathing room, and time to actually enjoy where you are.

“But I'm going all the way to Italy. Shouldn't I see as much as possible?” No, you should not. 1. The Tuscany itinerary trap Most people who have never been to Italy pack their itinerary with stuff like this: Seven days in Tuscany. Florence. Siena. Pisa. San Gimignano. Pienza. Montepulciano. Maybe squeeze in Lucca... You say to yourself, amazing, now I can say I saw all the famous towns in Tuscany. It looks fantastic on your well organized yet exhausting itinerary. Suddenly y