Florence – city of the duomo, bistecca alla fiorentina and Michelangelo's David – has a relatively small population that is dwarfed by the millions of tourists who swarm to it annually. While the Florentines have a knack for ignoring the hordes, a visitor can feel like one of a herd.

So, once you've had your fill of the city's amazing sights, use it as a base for fantastic day trips around and beyond Tuscany. Some are only a short distance apart, so if you have your own car, you can easily tied them together for longer days out. Here are 10 of the best day trips from Florence.