Campervan Destinations in Tuscany and Umbria

Quick summary: From Florence, a campervan can reach Tuscany’s most celebrated landscapes and towns in an hour or two. Chianti’s vineyards begin just south of the city, Siena and San Gimignano are around an hour away, and the Val d’Orcia lies further south. Pisa and Lucca are to the west, the Cinque Terre beyond, and Cortona and Umbria’s Assisi to the south-east. Each guide covers parking and campsites for a campervan or motorhome.

At a glance
CityFlorence
Wine countryChianti
Hill townsSiena, San Gimignano, Volterra
SouthVal d’Orcia, Montepulciano, Pienza
WestPisa, Lucca, Cinque Terre
South-eastCortona, Umbria, Assisi
ToursChianti wine tours

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Which destinations are covered?

DestinationFrom FlorenceGuide
FlorenceBaseFlorence
Chianti and Siena30 minutes to 1.25 hoursChianti and Siena
San Gimignano and VolterraAround 1 to 1.5 hoursSan Gimignano and Volterra
Val d’OrciaAround 2 hoursVal d’Orcia, Montepulciano and Pienza
Pisa and LuccaAround 1 to 1.25 hoursPisa and Lucca
Cinque Terre and LivornoAround 1.5 to 2 hoursCinque Terre and Livorno
Cortona and UmbriaAround 1.25 to 2.5 hoursCortona and Umbria

Which places suit a first RV trip in Tuscany?

Chianti and Siena, with good roads, plenty of campsites and short drives.

Where is parking hardest?

In walled hill towns, the Cinque Terre villages and Florence itself. Use designated parking outside the walls.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Siena from Florence?

Around an hour to 1.25 hours by road.

Can you drive a campervan to the Cinque Terre?

You can reach nearby towns, but the villages themselves are best visited by train.

Where is the Val d’Orcia?

In southern Tuscany, around 2 hours from Florence.

What are the best hill towns near Florence?

San Gimignano, Volterra, Montepulciano and Cortona.