6 Days in Tuscany

[gigi086]

Hi there, I am planning a honeymoon to Tuscany in early July. Most likely my flight will arrive Florence at 7.30pm. What I wanted to do is having 1 or 2 days driving trips, vineyard, olive groves visit. I would like to have 1 or 2 nights vineyard stay too. The destination I would like to cover are:

- Florence;

- Siena (most likely will base there);

- Chianti

- Val d’Orcia


How would you recommend the the itinerary like? Do you recommend me to drive all the days? Budget for a night stay best maintain at 100EUR, max 130EUR.

[DonnaDenise]

Buongiorno,

I suggest that you base yourself for two nights in Florence - you get in late, just head over to your hotel, check in and either crash or go out for dinner.

Enjoy one full day, a second night and then pick up your car later in the afternoon and drive to your next accommodation.

You can base yourself in Siena - though for your price range you might enjoy a b&b outside of Chianti - one with great views, and a bit of romance. From that base you can enjoy your vineyards, your olive groves, and visits to many of the major sites in Tuscany.

Have a look at these places:

http://www.tuscanyaccommodation.com/...el-giglio.html
http://www.tuscanyaccommodation.com/...malaspina.html
http://www.tuscanyaccommodation.com/borgo-argenina.html

or a self catering apartment:
http://www.tuscanyaccommodation.com/...a-vacanze.html

Buon Viaggio,

Donna Denise

PS - these links will have you booking direct with the owners for the best prices

[gigi086]

Buongiorno,

I suggest that you base yourself for two nights in Florence - you get in late, just head over to your hotel, check in and either crash or go out for dinner.

Enjoy one full day, a second night and then pick up your car later in the afternoon and drive to your next accommodation.

You can base yourself in Siena - though for your price range you might enjoy a b&b outside of Chianti - one with great views, and a bit of romance. From that base you can enjoy your vineyards, your olive groves, and visits to many of the major sites in Tuscany.

Have a look at these places:

http://www.tuscanyaccommodation.com/...el-giglio.html
http://www.tuscanyaccommodation.com/...malaspina.html
http://www.tuscanyaccommodation.com/borgo-argenina.html

or a self catering apartment:
http://www.tuscanyaccommodation.com/...a-vacanze.html

Buon Viaggio,

Donna Denise

PS - these links will have you booking direct with the owners for the best prices

Hi Donna,

Thank you very much! I'm writing down the flights as well below, and my initial plan:

1st day
19:30 Arrive Florence
Overnight at Florence

2nd day
Florence Day Trip
Overnight at Florence

3rd day
Drive from Florence
1/2 day Radda in Chianti
1/2 day Siena
Overnight at Siena

4th day
1/2 day Siena
Driving to Montepuliciano and overnight (B&B with winery/olive groves)

5th day
1/2 day trip to Val d Orcia
Overnight at Montepuliciano

6th day
Return car to Florence
12:10 flight

Sounds like a bit rush but that's the time I have. Do you think this is doable? Or shall I plus/minus somewhere?

[DonnaDenise]

Hi -

your itinerary looks fine.

I know you indicate a B&B vineyard for your stay in Montepulciano...but there is also something to be said for staying in the heart of this town (check out Politian Apartments) But believe me when I say I get the charm of a vineyard and olive groove (my place looks over a vineyard and I am surrounded by olive trees...I love breakfast in my garden) so you can have a look at Il Greppo, very nice.

Have Fun!!

Donna Denise

[gigi086]

Thank you Donna! Il Greppo looks fine. I'll take a look in it. Thank you!

[Riciard]

Ciao!

What about to have a base directly in the Chianti region? Volpaia is the finest choice.

I can suggest to visit Pisa, Pistoia, Lucca, Montefioralle, Monteriggioni, the area surrounding Montaione and Iano di Montaione, Baratti, Castiglione della Pescaia.

[gigi086]

I will still prefer to base in Montepulciano as there are a few small towns around I would like to discover. However travel dates changed! Now I'm staying from 28th-30th June. Really need an outdoor place to sit and relax, drinking wine & enjoy good food with my husband after the hectic wedding planning