My husband & I (we are 50) are staying for 3 nights in Montepulciano in August. Day 1 we head to Siena from Florence & pick up our hire car at 3pm. We are looking forward to almost a full day in Siena. We plan to head to Montepulciano for our 1st night, stopping at Buonconvento & at the Abbey of Monte Oliveto. Is this enough for one day? Or should we also be visiting Qu'rico d'Oirca/ Asciano?
Day 2 we plan to visit Assisi & Spello. We think this is enough but should we also visit Citta della Pieve?
Day 3 will be spent visiting Montalcino, Abbey of Sant 'Antimo, & Pienza. Our 4th & final day will be spent exploring Montepulciano itself before heading to Perugia to drop off the hire car by 2pm.
How does this itinerary sound? We know nothing of Italy having never been there. This itinerary has come about from my own research. I'd hate to miss anything really worth seeing but don't want to waste time visiting lots of places but seeing nothing. We would like to spend time enjoying the moment; not rushing off & jumping in the car to get to somewhere else equally beautiful when we could stay put & enjoy.
Thanks for your input....
Day 2 we plan to visit Assisi & Spello. We think this is enough but should we also visit Citta della Pieve?
Day 3 will be spent visiting Montalcino, Abbey of Sant 'Antimo, & Pienza. Our 4th & final day will be spent exploring Montepulciano itself before heading to Perugia to drop off the hire car by 2pm.
How does this itinerary sound? We know nothing of Italy having never been there. This itinerary has come about from my own research. I'd hate to miss anything really worth seeing but don't want to waste time visiting lots of places but seeing nothing. We would like to spend time enjoying the moment; not rushing off & jumping in the car to get to somewhere else equally beautiful when we could stay put & enjoy.
Thanks for your input....