The best way to see Tuscany is by car - flying into Pisa, we hired a car at the airport costing 100 Euro for the week. The car came with a sat nav and much needed air-conditioning with temperatures reaching 30c in May.
Where to stay
With the heat and so many places to visit, we chose to stay at Norcenni Girasole Village - a central camping village with two pool complexes, restaurants, a grocery shop, and laundry facilities. This meant we had then had the option to stay in the camping village every few days for a break from the heat and the many hours of walking around cities.
What to do
Tuscany is a beautiful area to drive through, with stunning countryside and lovely, small villages. Picking a central location as a base means Florence, Siena and Pisa can be reached in less than a 2-hours by car.
Florence
Il Grande Museo del Duomo - Florence's most recognisable attraction. Be sure to book tickets to climb up to the top of the Dome in advance.
Ponte Vecchio - the bridge forms part of the pedestrian zone south of Piazza della Republica and gets incredibly busy - try to visit early!
Boboli Gardens - stunning gardens in the centre of Florence offering a break from the crowds and fantastic views across Florence
Siena
Enjoy Gelato - with so many Gelateries offering so many flavours, you need no excuse to grab a gelato to enjoy as you wander Siena's streets.
Torre del Mangia - there is no lift up the tower, so be prepared to climb the many steps to the top - the view over Siena and the Tuscan countryside is definitely worth it.
Duomo de Siena - a stunning Cathedral that is well worth a visit.
Pisa
Leaning Tower of Pisa - the tower gets extremely busy so be sure to book tickets to climb the tower in advance.
Enjoy a coffee and watch the word go by - surrounding the tower there are numerous cafes which offer lovely outdoor seating areas to enjoy a coffee or gelato while watching the crowds trying to hold-up the tower (it has to be done...!).
