I will be traveling with another lady in October. We've both been to Rome, Florence, Siena, Venice and the Cinque Terre before. This time we want to concentrate on Tuscany. I've already gained much from reading here, but appreciate any suggestion for improvement on our plan.
Day one our flight arrives in Rome at 0730 from the US. We'll catch trains to Rome Termini, and from there to Siena. In Siena, will rent a car near the station and go about 35 min. up SS222 to our apartment near Castellina in Chianti. Knowing how jet lagged we'll be, our drive will probably suffice for sightseeing that day, other than dinner in Castellina after a nap.
We will be based in the apartment 7 nights. We have so many places we'd like to day trip to, it's hard to prioritize. We tend to choose day to day when we travel, and are trying to avoid rigid schedules to be able to enjoy the peace of Tuscany, but I would hate to miss anything fabulous.
I think for sure we will go north in Chianti to Greve and Panzino one day, and perhaps to Radda and Gaiole if time allows. Another day we expect to visit Volterra and San Gimignano. I thought we'd take one day off from driving and catch a train in Poggibonsi to Pisa and Lucca if the train schedules cooperate. The last day we will likely stay close to home to do laundry (we only take carryon luggage) and pack.
So, there are so many other places to see in our other few days. Would anyone like to recommend what is best to see, or comment on our choices? Our goal is to get out after breakfast and,without feeling rushed, try to be back before it's very dark to avoid much night driving. When we leave we'll return the rental to Siena and catch a train to Verona for the night before leaving for Venice to join a cruise. I know we could drop the car in Florence, but prefer the bit longer train ride to trying to find where to drop it in the city.
Day one our flight arrives in Rome at 0730 from the US. We'll catch trains to Rome Termini, and from there to Siena. In Siena, will rent a car near the station and go about 35 min. up SS222 to our apartment near Castellina in Chianti. Knowing how jet lagged we'll be, our drive will probably suffice for sightseeing that day, other than dinner in Castellina after a nap.
We will be based in the apartment 7 nights. We have so many places we'd like to day trip to, it's hard to prioritize. We tend to choose day to day when we travel, and are trying to avoid rigid schedules to be able to enjoy the peace of Tuscany, but I would hate to miss anything fabulous.
I think for sure we will go north in Chianti to Greve and Panzino one day, and perhaps to Radda and Gaiole if time allows. Another day we expect to visit Volterra and San Gimignano. I thought we'd take one day off from driving and catch a train in Poggibonsi to Pisa and Lucca if the train schedules cooperate. The last day we will likely stay close to home to do laundry (we only take carryon luggage) and pack.
So, there are so many other places to see in our other few days. Would anyone like to recommend what is best to see, or comment on our choices? Our goal is to get out after breakfast and,without feeling rushed, try to be back before it's very dark to avoid much night driving. When we leave we'll return the rental to Siena and catch a train to Verona for the night before leaving for Venice to join a cruise. I know we could drop the car in Florence, but prefer the bit longer train ride to trying to find where to drop it in the city.
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