Catch a 10-minute taxi ride to Siena for wonderful shopping and dining. Siena, located in central Italy's Tuscany region, is known for its ancient brick structures. UNESCO has designated Siena's historic center as a World Heritage Site. It is well-known for its cuisine, art, museums, medieval architecture, and the Palio, a twice-yearly horse race.

Take a day trip to Florence via rental car or train. Florence is the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance, attracting people to its culture, arts, and architecture. One of its most iconic sights is the Duomo, a cathedral with a terracotta-tiled dome engineered by Brunelleschi and a bell tower by Giotto.