Helloooo,
I am planning a trip to Italy this Easter and needless to say, I am super excited about it!! As a result I am trying to fit in as much as possible within 8days, while at the same time trying to maintain a balance and not make it too hectic. I have chalked out a rough itinerary and would like input on where experts here think I should make changes.
day 1: Reach Pisa in the evening. Stay overnight.
Day 2: Cinque Terre. Try and experience as much of the 5 villages as possible and take the evening train to Florence.
Day 3: Explore Florence. Stay in centre.
Day 4: Explore Florence. Stay overnight.
Day 5 - Drive to the Chianti region - Pick up car and drive to Siena(80km/2hrs away) via the Chiantiggiana scenic route, stopping at Greve, Panzano (lunch?), Castillina, San Gimignano and Siena. Stop at a winery. Explore Siena if possible. Overnight in Siena. Suggestions for stay ??
Day 6: Explore Siena if not done the day before. Then Drive from Siena to Val d’Orcia stopping at Montalcino, Pienza, San Quirico and Montepulciano.
Stay somewhere in Montepulciana (Suggestions please? )
Day 7: Spend till afternoon in Chianti/Val d’Orcia region and drive back to Florence. Return car and take train to Pisa. Stay overnight in Pisa.
Day 8: Half day to explore Pisa. And then take the late afternoon flight out.
While I understand it may not be possible to stop everywhere along our drive in the wine regions, the idea is to enjoy the scenery, wineries and food as much as possible. Any suggestions for wineries and restaurants would be appreciated.
Most importantly, is this itinerary doable ? Or have I tried to cram in a lot of things in very little time ?
Look forward to hearing from you guys !
I am planning a trip to Italy this Easter and needless to say, I am super excited about it!! As a result I am trying to fit in as much as possible within 8days, while at the same time trying to maintain a balance and not make it too hectic. I have chalked out a rough itinerary and would like input on where experts here think I should make changes.
day 1: Reach Pisa in the evening. Stay overnight.
Day 2: Cinque Terre. Try and experience as much of the 5 villages as possible and take the evening train to Florence.
Day 3: Explore Florence. Stay in centre.
Day 4: Explore Florence. Stay overnight.
Day 5 - Drive to the Chianti region - Pick up car and drive to Siena(80km/2hrs away) via the Chiantiggiana scenic route, stopping at Greve, Panzano (lunch?), Castillina, San Gimignano and Siena. Stop at a winery. Explore Siena if possible. Overnight in Siena. Suggestions for stay ??
Day 6: Explore Siena if not done the day before. Then Drive from Siena to Val d’Orcia stopping at Montalcino, Pienza, San Quirico and Montepulciano.
Stay somewhere in Montepulciana (Suggestions please? )
Day 7: Spend till afternoon in Chianti/Val d’Orcia region and drive back to Florence. Return car and take train to Pisa. Stay overnight in Pisa.
Day 8: Half day to explore Pisa. And then take the late afternoon flight out.
While I understand it may not be possible to stop everywhere along our drive in the wine regions, the idea is to enjoy the scenery, wineries and food as much as possible. Any suggestions for wineries and restaurants would be appreciated.
Most importantly, is this itinerary doable ? Or have I tried to cram in a lot of things in very little time ?
Look forward to hearing from you guys !