Hello!
Congratulations on building such an amazing conversation platform. I was lost while planning for our short Tuscany trip but now I feel like I speak Chianti! Yet...
The first day (Thursday): We're planning a 4 nights trip to the area. We will arrive at Pisa, pay a short visit to main square and take the bus to Firenze. We're going to spend our first night there. Unfortunately this is the day we arrive so we will not be able to take the chamber of commerce's wine tasting tour that you suggested.
The second day (Friday): We're going to take a bus from Firenze center to Chianti. Here is where I am lost mostly. I've been diving through a thousand very useful articles and comments posted on the forum (mainly Valentina and Lourdes, you are amazing!). I checked different towns on the route through Chianti but still can't be sure. We will not be driving a car; vespa might be an option but responsible driving keeps our hands tide. We like picnics and hiking but since we have limited time, we'd love to make the most of local food and wine around. I'd love to stay at one of the historical or traditional (vinary) houses but as far as I can see, we cannot both be central/on foot and nostalgic. Any recommendations on how to manage this, and which of the Chianti towns we should pick?
The fourth day (Sunday): I saw that there is a morning market in Panzano. I was thinking we could go there and head to Siena so we could also see the old town's beauties. But I don't know if it's realistic. Are there buses back to other Chianti towns (since we're planning to stay in one of those) late? Would you recommend an alternative itinerary? Bonus question: Are there similar local markets, events that we should keep in our plans, especially when we're coming (11-13 Oct)?
Last but not the least: When is vine harvesting?
Edit1: We're open to all suggestions but somehow I feel closer to Castellina, Panzano or Greve.
Thank you in advance! Your suggestions will be much appreciated!
Congratulations on building such an amazing conversation platform. I was lost while planning for our short Tuscany trip but now I feel like I speak Chianti! Yet...
The first day (Thursday): We're planning a 4 nights trip to the area. We will arrive at Pisa, pay a short visit to main square and take the bus to Firenze. We're going to spend our first night there. Unfortunately this is the day we arrive so we will not be able to take the chamber of commerce's wine tasting tour that you suggested.
The second day (Friday): We're going to take a bus from Firenze center to Chianti. Here is where I am lost mostly. I've been diving through a thousand very useful articles and comments posted on the forum (mainly Valentina and Lourdes, you are amazing!). I checked different towns on the route through Chianti but still can't be sure. We will not be driving a car; vespa might be an option but responsible driving keeps our hands tide. We like picnics and hiking but since we have limited time, we'd love to make the most of local food and wine around. I'd love to stay at one of the historical or traditional (vinary) houses but as far as I can see, we cannot both be central/on foot and nostalgic. Any recommendations on how to manage this, and which of the Chianti towns we should pick?
The fourth day (Sunday): I saw that there is a morning market in Panzano. I was thinking we could go there and head to Siena so we could also see the old town's beauties. But I don't know if it's realistic. Are there buses back to other Chianti towns (since we're planning to stay in one of those) late? Would you recommend an alternative itinerary? Bonus question: Are there similar local markets, events that we should keep in our plans, especially when we're coming (11-13 Oct)?
Last but not the least: When is vine harvesting?
Edit1: We're open to all suggestions but somehow I feel closer to Castellina, Panzano or Greve.
Thank you in advance! Your suggestions will be much appreciated!
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