Southern Tuscany, Italy - Travel Guide

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Updated: 2026-10-11

Southern Tuscany offers picturesque landscapes of rolling hills, endless vineyards, and medieval towns. It's a perfect destination for wine lovers, foodies, history buffs, and nature enthusiasts, combining rural tranquility with cultural richness.

Top things to do in Southern Tuscany

Things to do in Southern Tuscany include Pienza, Terme di Saturnia, Montepulciano. Here are 15 places worth knowing, with a short note on each.

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A sample 2-day itinerary for Southern Tuscany

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Day 1

Stops
3
  1. 1
    Abbey of Sant'AntimoMonastery · Castelnuovo dell'Abate
    38 km
  2. 2
    Terme di SaturniaHot spring · Saturnia
    13 km
  3. 3
    PitiglianoTown
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Day 2

Stops
6
  1. 1
    CortonaTown · Val di Chiana
    26 km
  2. 2
    Town hall of MontepulcianoPalace · Montepulciano
    800 m (🚶 14 min)
  3. 3
    MontepulcianoTown · Val di Chiana
    8.8 km
  4. 4
    PienzaTown · Val d'Orcia
    250 m (🚶 4 min)
  5. 5
    Palazzo Piccolomini (Pienza)Museum
    16 km
  6. 6
    MontalcinoTown · Val d'Orcia
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Frequently asked questions

What are the top things to do in Southern Tuscany?

Pienza, Terme di Saturnia, Montepulciano, Cortona, Montalcino, Museo d'Arte Sacra della Val d'Arbia and 9 more. Pienza: A perfect Renaissance town known for its Pecorino cheese and meticulously planned architecture.

What can you do in 2 days in Southern Tuscany?

Day 1: Abbey of Sant'Antimo, Terme di Saturnia, Pitigliano. Day 2: Cortona, Town hall of Montepulciano, Montepulciano, Pienza.

Which areas should you explore in Southern Tuscany?

The itinerary for Southern Tuscany runs through Castelnuovo dell'Abate, Saturnia, Val di Chiana, Montepulciano and Val d'Orcia.

Which museums are worth visiting in Southern Tuscany?

Museums worth visiting in Southern Tuscany: Museo d'Arte Sacra della Val d'Arbia and Palazzo Piccolomini (Pienza).

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