On most of The Traveling Professor tours to Italy, we try to make a stop in at least one Tuscan hill town. My choice for the best spot to visit would be Siena. It is close to Florence and makes for an easy day trip. There is plenty to see and do in Siena. The food is good and one of the best piazzas in Italy, Il Campo, is a terrific way to enjoy your meal. Read the blog post to find out more about a visit to Siena.
Many of our small group tours to Italy include a visit to Siena. It is only an hour or so away from Florence by bus and a pleasant ride through the Chianti countryside. Once arriving in Siena, we usually sit in Il Campo, the most beautiful of all Italy squares and enjoy a cafe or have lunch. After that, I always make sure to visit the interesting, colorful, and historical Duomo. See my blog post on what to see and do when traveling to Siena and visiting the Duomo.