3 days — Florence only
Two-three days covers Florence's museums and atmosphere. Add a half-day trip to Fiesole for the panorama.
5-7 days — Florence + countryside
Florence (3) + Siena (2) + Val d'Orcia or Chianti day trips. A car from day 3 onwards opens up the countryside.
10 days — Complete Tuscany
Florence (3) + Siena (2) + Val d'Orcia (2) + Lucca (1) + Chianti (2). A road trip that covers art, wine, food, and landscapes.
14+ days — Deep Tuscany
Add: Maremma coast, Elba island, Arezzo, Cortona, Volterra, San Gimignano. Tuscany has enough for a month.
Our recommendation: 7 days (3 Florence + 4 countryside)
Rent a car only for the countryside days. Florence + Siena can be done by bus. The countryside requires driving.