pturner135
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My wife hates to fly but has agreed to spend 10-14 days in Tuscany in early October 2018. We're really looking for a relaxing trip, not running around a lot (which is what I normally make her do when we visit a city). So I'm thinking rent an apartment in one of the small hill towns (Cortona, Montepluciano). We don't want to rent a car so if anything, we'd like to hire a private driver for a day at a time but for the most part, we'd like to stroll the town, taste some good wine, cook many of our own meals, and enjoy our time living as much like a local as we can. My questions are: Will we go nuts in one of those towns for that long or would there be plenty to do - we love to walk and would probably walk about 5 miles a day without even trying. Or, should we look at something more like Sienna or Florence for that long? Can you give me an idea of what a driver for a day might cost? Also, what does a good bottle of everyday red wine cost in one of those towns? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!