Tuscany Itinerary Update
I have the chance to spend 4-5 days in Tuscany in late April. I have just started to plan and am looking for suggestions about everything!- I have been to both Florence and Sienna 3 or 4 times, so...
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Lucky you! I really loved Tuscany -- both of us did -- and we will go back one day. We enjoyed the castle we stayed in, outside of Monteriggioni in a town called Strove, and it was a fabulous location...
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Some co-workers will be staying at www.letorri.it for the second time in September. The location seems central to all the places you want to visit. They are taking their children and spouses and are...
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Quote:this is the report about the Cypress trees in Tuscany. Beth, this is the famous Crete Senese that I wrote about. It was the absolute most scenic drive of our touring in Tuscany. I loved it. We...
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yup, I did the drive too. It was FABULOUS. heading back to do it again.
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Beth - many thanks. That sorts out what Ger will be doing this weekend - reading all these threads. Thanks Mym, kybourbon & Diane for the accomodation recommendations. Diane: I had already...
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Ger, we were in Tuscany 3 years ago and went without a plan just 2 places to stay in. We just drove around and stopped at what we found interesting. It was so lovely this time of year. Volterra was a...
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I wish I were going to Tuscany in April! Have a glorious time, Ger.
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Thank you all I have noted all your suggestions, have done lots of reading, have ordered a map (the Michelin one for Tuscany and Umbria is C&@&) and send notes out this evening for hotel...
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I am going to go check out La Bandita (www.la-bandita.com) and meet John Voigt, the owner, and his wife. Read their story on their site - what fun!ps. glad you are staying at Il Chiostro.Do check out...
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Tuscany ItineraryHere is my tentative itinerary. Your comments are welcome.Friday: - Arrive Pisa 7pm- Drive to hotel in LuccaSaturday- Explore Lucca in the morning- Drive to San Gimignano in the...
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No complaints here - I plan to do Stu's drive as well so if you have any tips when you get back..... have a great time!
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I will Beth.BTW, I was almost tempted by La Bandita, but it does not sound as if it is finished and is pricy ... I look forward to your report!
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I am actually only going to visit him and have a glass of wine on his terrace - we aren't staying there, we are staying at Il Chiostro di Pienza, same as last year.
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Ger, since you are heading north on your almost-last day, this comment may not work for you - but Orvieto looks really really cool. Cortona does too, for that matter, so it's either or I guess.Cortona...
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Beth, I visited Orvieto during my Umbria trip - wonderful cathedral!
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I haven't been to Lucca, but I have spent less than one day in San Gim and like Tini, I was underwhelmed.If your logistics allow, try seeing it early in the morning, before all the tourist buses...
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Beth has convinced me to go ballooning The Tuesday is the only day available, so I will have to change my itinerary. I am thinking of driving the Chianti on the Saturday, after exploring Volterra and...
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Ger, your help is needed in the Asia and Oceania forum PS. This looks like a great trip!
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