This is my first ever trip to Italy and planning this trip is very overwhelming. Solo traveler. I know I want to visit Rome and Florence but my main concentration is the Tuscany region. How many days should I plan on for Rome? Should I use Florence as a base area and do day trips from there? I want to see the true Italy and smaller towns like Siena and San Gimignano and some of the coastal towns too.
Any recommendations on how many days to spend in these areas and what towns need the most time to really enjoy them. I prefer to stay in the center of towns so most things will be walkable.
What other towns should I consider? Keep in mind, I want to see Italy not tourist traps. I have no interest in Venice.
Thank you in advance for time.
Any recommendations on how many days to spend in these areas and what towns need the most time to really enjoy them. I prefer to stay in the center of towns so most things will be walkable.
What other towns should I consider? Keep in mind, I want to see Italy not tourist traps. I have no interest in Venice.
Thank you in advance for time.