Hi Everyone!
I am in desperate need of some help because every part of Tuscany looks beautiful and since I only have a week, I want to make sure I see the best parts.
I get in on 15th June and am spending 15th and 16th in Florence. And then I've also planned to go to Cinque Terre on the 20th for 2 nights. However, in between from the 17th to the 19th, I have rented a car as I want to cover a medieval town and also some countryside/ . The initial plan was to do Siena on the 17th and stay a night there and then go to a region in Chianti and spend 2 nights there, on 18th and 19th.
My question is:
1) Is Siena better or San Gimignano better for a visit and a 1 night stay? Or is there somewhere else I should be looking. Basically I'm looking to experience something unique.
2) Also, do you think that it is worth staying a night in Siena/ San Gimignan, or am I better off just driving through these towns for day trips and staying an extra night in Cinque Terre instead?
3) From the Chianti regions, which is the best one to stay at? What I'm looking for from Chianti is to be able to find accommodation where I can enjoy some great views of the hills and vineyards, be able to do some wine tours and also be able to spend some time experiencing a small town. So far, I'm thinking Radda is a good option, but I'm not sure.
4) Which Cinque Terre town would you recommend staying at? I would like to stay in a place that is scenic, with those typical Cinque Terre coastal views, and also has some restaurants/ bars.
Sorry for the numerous questions! Any help at all would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks!!
I am in desperate need of some help because every part of Tuscany looks beautiful and since I only have a week, I want to make sure I see the best parts.
I get in on 15th June and am spending 15th and 16th in Florence. And then I've also planned to go to Cinque Terre on the 20th for 2 nights. However, in between from the 17th to the 19th, I have rented a car as I want to cover a medieval town and also some countryside/ . The initial plan was to do Siena on the 17th and stay a night there and then go to a region in Chianti and spend 2 nights there, on 18th and 19th.
My question is:
1) Is Siena better or San Gimignano better for a visit and a 1 night stay? Or is there somewhere else I should be looking. Basically I'm looking to experience something unique.
2) Also, do you think that it is worth staying a night in Siena/ San Gimignan, or am I better off just driving through these towns for day trips and staying an extra night in Cinque Terre instead?
3) From the Chianti regions, which is the best one to stay at? What I'm looking for from Chianti is to be able to find accommodation where I can enjoy some great views of the hills and vineyards, be able to do some wine tours and also be able to spend some time experiencing a small town. So far, I'm thinking Radda is a good option, but I'm not sure.
4) Which Cinque Terre town would you recommend staying at? I would like to stay in a place that is scenic, with those typical Cinque Terre coastal views, and also has some restaurants/ bars.
Sorry for the numerous questions! Any help at all would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks!!