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Yesterday, 12:37 PM

Lourdes replied to a thread Venice to Tuscany and travelling around Tuscany for 1st timers in Moving Around in Tuscany

I know the struggle -- taking things out to make things fit in the days you do have! First, I'd recommend trying to fit Parma in on you way down...

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Yesterday, 12:28 PM

Lourdes replied to a thread Tuscan flowers in May in Florence

You will need a car so that you can drive around and stop when you want, when you see fields in bloom. You will see flowers all over the region so...

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Yesterday, 07:08 AM

hms started a thread 50th birthday in Tuscany June 2020 in General Tourist Info

I am hoping I can get some ideas..... My dream birthday is renting a big house for a week with swimming pool etc for a week with friends, Ideally in...

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Yesterday, 05:33 AM

Lourdes replied to a thread Help Need to rent a car OUT of Florence ZTL Zone to drive to Monteriggioni in Other Destinations in Tuscany

Well now there are 2 tram lines so I do need to start being more specific :D You take tram line T1 in the direction of Villa Costanza and get off...

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Yesterday, 05:32 AM

Lourdes replied to a thread Looking for restaurant with private dining in Tuscan Recipes

drtom: take a look at this article: https://www.visitflorence.com/eating-and-drinking-in-florence/restaurants-for-a-special-occasion.html The...

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February 17, 2019, 07:22 PM

jmm1412 replied to a thread Help Need to rent a car OUT of Florence ZTL Zone to drive to Monteriggioni in Other Destinations in Tuscany

Thanks for your replies, Lourdes. When you say take the tram from the train station to the Hertz office, which tram would we take?

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February 17, 2019, 03:40 PM

Sue Key Art started a thread Easter 2019 late afternoon church services in Events in Tuscany

We will be arriving in Florence on Easter Sunday, April 21, 2019. Can anyone recommend a late afternoon church service we can attend?

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February 17, 2019, 02:53 PM

graham started a thread Two Weeks In Tuscany in General Tourist Info

Never been to Tuscany before so want to see as much of it as possible and at the same time have a relaxing break. We are a couple in our 60's so...

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February 17, 2019, 01:03 PM

Travel started a thread Tuscan flowers in May in Florence

Dear Lourdes, Your articles are really informative!! Thank you! I will be in Tuscany mid-May to first week of June. I would love to photograph...

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February 17, 2019, 08:19 AM

Lightning started a thread two days in Tuscany in General Tourist Info

Hi all:D I'm visiting Milan early March and then i will have about two days to visit Tuscan. I've very interested in the views of the rural side of...

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February 16, 2019, 07:56 PM

grajenth started a thread Castelló di montigufino in General Tourist Info

Will be staying at the castle in April. What is the best way to travel from there to Florence, and other places. We do not want to rent a car, and...

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February 15, 2019, 03:35 PM

drtom replied to a thread Looking for restaurant with private dining in Tuscan Recipes

I am also looking for a upscale (Italian) restaurant with a small private room for two in Florence. We will be there in July of 2019. Does anyone...

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February 15, 2019, 03:30 PM

drtom started a thread Visit to Pisa, etc. and cooking class in Florence

We will be in Florence for the week beginning July 8. Is it worth it to purchase a tour for Euro 90 for an all day trip to Pisa, and two other...

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February 15, 2019, 03:24 PM

drtom replied to a thread Firenze Card??? in Florence

We will be in Florence July 9-15. We have three days to see the city on foot. We are not young. Would it best for us to buy the card or just pay...

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February 15, 2019, 12:55 PM

Uomo Grasso replied to a thread Tram from Florence to the Airport in Florence

Well, I guess it's no surprise that those in charge of such things would like to generate some additional revenue from tourists. Oh, well. At least...

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February 15, 2019, 11:50 AM

Taupe replied to a thread Florence ZTL question in Florence

Writing from Quebec, Canada... we are booking a 2 weeks trip in Italy and I have a question about the ZTL in Florence. We'll spend our 3 last days of...

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February 15, 2019, 11:12 AM

Lourdes replied to a thread Terricciola Farmhouse in Accommodation in Tuscany

It's a little bit off the beaten path but it is pretty central. Consider though that you will be driving on minor roads from there as you head...

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February 15, 2019, 10:27 AM

Lourdes replied to a thread HELP - Calcio Storico 2019 Tickets Needed! in Tourism Services

I guess maybe I should start offering this service! :D Although I am pretty sure they will set a limit of how many tickets any one person can...

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February 15, 2019, 10:12 AM

Lourdes replied to a thread Rome to Siena to Pisa in Moving Around in Tuscany

You can take the train from Siena to Pisa Centrale, there is a service there for leaving your luggage in storage while you go to the Leaning Tower.

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February 15, 2019, 10:10 AM

Lourdes replied to a thread 4 days in Tuscany in Accommodation in Tuscany

Since I think you would also appreciate romantic places, I recommend Villa Dianella, then Il Cellese, then Borgo di Pietrafitta. Also Villa il...

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February 15, 2019, 10:01 AM

Lourdes replied to a thread Bus 353a back to Florence in Moving Around in Tuscany

Let us know if we can help with any other questions you have!

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February 15, 2019, 09:58 AM

Lourdes replied to a thread Pisa airport to Florence in Moving Around in Tuscany

At the moment, the buses from the Pisa airport to Florence and the train take roughly about the same time, but I believe it is more convenient to...

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February 15, 2019, 09:56 AM

Lourdes replied to a thread Tram from Florence to the Airport in Florence

Yes, it should make moving from the airport downtown easier, faster and cheaper! Although the local government is considering adding a 3 euro...

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February 15, 2019, 09:52 AM

Lourdes replied to a thread Firenze Card??? in Florence

Hai ragione tu -- non comprarla e approfitta delle riduzioni, in questo periodo ci sono visitatori ma anche agli Uffizi e Accademia non troverai...

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February 14, 2019, 12:20 PM

Uomo Grasso replied to a thread Tram from Florence to the Airport in Florence

Thanks for the informative article, Lourdes. This is going to make it so much easier, and less expensive, to get from the airport into Florence! At...

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February 14, 2019, 09:53 AM

Claireh started a thread Pisa airport to Florence in Moving Around in Tuscany

Hi I am arriving at Pisa airport but need to go straight to Florence. Is it better to go into Pisa central and get a train or is a bus straight...

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February 13, 2019, 02:13 PM

Lourdes replied to a thread 2.5 days in Tuscany in Other Destinations in Tuscany

Ciao! First of all, consider returning the car directly to Pisa instead of to Florence to catch a train to Pisa, I think you'll make better time...

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February 13, 2019, 01:52 PM

Lourdes replied to a thread Tram from Florence to the Airport in Florence

It opened this past Monday, here's my post with more info on the basics on the line itself and how it works:...

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February 13, 2019, 01:49 PM

Lourdes replied to a thread Italy in 2 days in Other Destinations in Tuscany

Ciao NicoleA94, I am not I understand how many days you will have total for Italy.... and whether your cruise is already part of your Italy...

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