Hello,
My husband, 12 yr old son and I will be visiting Italy this Sept. After 4 nights exploring the Cinque Terre we plan to spend 7 nights in Tuscany before heading to Rome for 3 nights and then home to Australia. This will be our first time in Italy and we are keen to explore the beautiful countryside, quaint villages and sample traditional food - authentic italy
As we plan to have a car whilst in Tuscany we were thinking of basing ourselves somewhere for 6 nights - and explore the region through day trips by car. We thought we would then spend a night in Florence and catch the train to Rome. However we are not sure though where the best place is to base ourselves. On our list of places to see are of course Siena, Luca, Pisa, San gimignano, thermal springs. There appears to be a wealth of information on this great site which I am slowly discovering, so no doubt our list will grow. Are there any other must see's that I should consider including? Would love to know of a special village or two that is a hidden gem and still yet unspoilt by tourism. My son would also be interested in where the best ice cream or treats can be found.
A farmstay or something in the countryside but with a village nearby or similar appeals. Something personal and friendly rather than a hotel. Can anyone recommend somewhere where it may be good to base ourselves?
I'd appreciate any suggestions or advice that anyone is willing to offer.
Thank-you
My husband, 12 yr old son and I will be visiting Italy this Sept. After 4 nights exploring the Cinque Terre we plan to spend 7 nights in Tuscany before heading to Rome for 3 nights and then home to Australia. This will be our first time in Italy and we are keen to explore the beautiful countryside, quaint villages and sample traditional food - authentic italy
As we plan to have a car whilst in Tuscany we were thinking of basing ourselves somewhere for 6 nights - and explore the region through day trips by car. We thought we would then spend a night in Florence and catch the train to Rome. However we are not sure though where the best place is to base ourselves. On our list of places to see are of course Siena, Luca, Pisa, San gimignano, thermal springs. There appears to be a wealth of information on this great site which I am slowly discovering, so no doubt our list will grow. Are there any other must see's that I should consider including? Would love to know of a special village or two that is a hidden gem and still yet unspoilt by tourism. My son would also be interested in where the best ice cream or treats can be found.
A farmstay or something in the countryside but with a village nearby or similar appeals. Something personal and friendly rather than a hotel. Can anyone recommend somewhere where it may be good to base ourselves?
I'd appreciate any suggestions or advice that anyone is willing to offer.
Thank-you