Where You Can Go from Florence in Under 2 Hours: The Best Day Trips in Tuscany and Beyond

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3Montepulciano – Wine with a View

Around 90 minutes by car, the hilltop town of Montepulciano is a paradise for wine enthusiasts. It’s famous for Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, a full-bodied red wine that you can taste directly in underground cellars carved into the volcanic rock beneath the town.

Wander through medieval streets, stop by the Piazza Grande for sweeping views of the Val d’Orcia, and enjoy lunch at a local osteria where traditional Tuscan dishes meet world-class wine. Montepulciano captures everything people love about Tuscany—vineyards, art, architecture, and that unmistakable golden light.