Hi there!
My husband and I will be traveling to Tuscany this May/June with my parents to celebrate my mom's 60th birthday! First time in Tuscany! We will be based out of Chianti for most of our trip.
So far, our itinerary is:
1. Fly into Pisa, take the train to Cinque Terre and spend 3 nights in the Cinque Terre.
2. Take the train from Monterosso Al Mare to Pisa where we will pick up our rental car to head to our next home base of Chianti where we will spend 7 nights.
We will be in our B&B in Chianti for 7 nights and the plan is to take the rental car and do day trips from our home base each day. We will have 7 full days to explore the region. There are so many places to visit that I am having a hard time narrowing and planning each day trip. Any must see recommendations would be appreciated!
So far I am thinking:
1. If we pick up our rental car in the AM from Pisa right after leaving the Cinque Terre, is it doable to visit Pisa and Lucca before making our way to our Airbnb in Chianti? Too much for one day? It seems to be on our way. I definitely want to explore Lucca as I have heard great things!
Other places I am thinking for a day trip:
1. val d'orcia --- advice? must see towns?
2. Florence (maybe we will go two days)
3. Stay in Chianti a day and explore/wine taste
I am open to other day trips as well and would love some advice. Thank you SO MUCH!
My husband and I will be traveling to Tuscany this May/June with my parents to celebrate my mom's 60th birthday! First time in Tuscany! We will be based out of Chianti for most of our trip.
So far, our itinerary is:
1. Fly into Pisa, take the train to Cinque Terre and spend 3 nights in the Cinque Terre.
2. Take the train from Monterosso Al Mare to Pisa where we will pick up our rental car to head to our next home base of Chianti where we will spend 7 nights.
We will be in our B&B in Chianti for 7 nights and the plan is to take the rental car and do day trips from our home base each day. We will have 7 full days to explore the region. There are so many places to visit that I am having a hard time narrowing and planning each day trip. Any must see recommendations would be appreciated!
So far I am thinking:
1. If we pick up our rental car in the AM from Pisa right after leaving the Cinque Terre, is it doable to visit Pisa and Lucca before making our way to our Airbnb in Chianti? Too much for one day? It seems to be on our way. I definitely want to explore Lucca as I have heard great things!
Other places I am thinking for a day trip:
1. val d'orcia --- advice? must see towns?
2. Florence (maybe we will go two days)
3. Stay in Chianti a day and explore/wine taste
I am open to other day trips as well and would love some advice. Thank you SO MUCH!