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8 days in Tuscany. Must dos
Posted on 12/5/16 at 11:50 am
Posted on 12/5/16 at 11:50 am
I've been reading up and watching DVDs as much as I can about the area and have a general plan as to what we're going to do each day but wanted to see from you guys who had been what were some of your must dos and must donts. Anything I should absolutely stay away from? Any hole in the wall restaurants you found that were amazing? We will be staying two nights in Milan and 6 nights in Montecatini (in between Pisa and Florence). Any tips for driving the countryside or train/bus tips? Thanks for anything that you can help with.
We will be going in mid February if that makes a difference. Me and the SO. Young and wanna see as much as possible.
We will be going in mid February if that makes a difference. Me and the SO. Young and wanna see as much as possible.
This post was edited on 12/5/16 at 11:53 am
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Posted on 12/5/16 at 2:29 pm to auzach91
Sienna
Posted on 12/5/16 at 2:49 pm to auzach91
Orvieto (classic Tuscany Hilltown) and Arezzo (small cultural town). Drive through the Chianti hills (highway name is "Chiantigiana") and stop at random small towns. People are so laid back, playing cards and chatting out in the sun at 2PM on a weekday. Listen to "Toscana" radio station while driving or some classical instrumental/opera. Surreal. 
Main thing is don't get caught up in the must-dos. Drink some wine, eat some great food and relax. That is the real feel of Tuscany. Hopefully the weather is forgiving. When we were there (this summer) we could literally smell the flowers in the air the entire time we were there.
Main thing is don't get caught up in the must-dos. Drink some wine, eat some great food and relax. That is the real feel of Tuscany. Hopefully the weather is forgiving. When we were there (this summer) we could literally smell the flowers in the air the entire time we were there.
This post was edited on 12/5/16 at 3:00 pm
Posted on 12/5/16 at 3:07 pm to auzach91
Radda, Greve, Gaiole in Chianti, Montalcino, Montepulciano. Those are towns I wouldn't miss.
Have dinner at Gratta Della Rana in San Sano and pray that they're serving the lemon sorbet dessert. You can go to Dario the Butcher's (the mad butcher of Panzano) for dinner one night. I didn't think the food was fantastic (it's all about the beef) but the atmosphere is incredible.
If you like wine the enoteca in Greve is an incredible place to sample wines.
There's a lot more but this is a nice little start.
Have dinner at Gratta Della Rana in San Sano and pray that they're serving the lemon sorbet dessert. You can go to Dario the Butcher's (the mad butcher of Panzano) for dinner one night. I didn't think the food was fantastic (it's all about the beef) but the atmosphere is incredible.
If you like wine the enoteca in Greve is an incredible place to sample wines.
There's a lot more but this is a nice little start.
Posted on 12/5/16 at 4:11 pm to VABuckeye
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Montalcino, Montepulciano. Those are towns I wouldn't miss.
I would also visit Sienna and have dinner there.
You can make the trip to Orvieto. It's kinda cool walking around on the top of the hill and taking a tour in the underground tunnels. However, it is a bit of a trip from Florence.
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Main thing is don't get caught up in the must-dos. Drink some wine, eat some great food and relax. That is the real feel of Tuscany.
Posted on 12/5/16 at 9:48 pm to VABuckeye
I agree with everything Buckeye said. I have eaten at Dario's restaurant Solo Ciccia, which i think translates to "only meat", a couple of times. I would definitely put it on your list.
A lot of the little towns in that area have something going on everythromycin few weekends. Depending on what time of the year, you may be able to attend harvest fests or other festivals.
Barbarian Val D'Elsa was another great town, very traditional, with very few tourists. If you go eat at Osteria il Campanellino.
A lot of the little towns in that area have something going on everythromycin few weekends. Depending on what time of the year, you may be able to attend harvest fests or other festivals.
Barbarian Val D'Elsa was another great town, very traditional, with very few tourists. If you go eat at Osteria il Campanellino.
Posted on 12/5/16 at 9:56 pm to auzach91
In addition to the two great cities, Florence and Siena, we enjoy the Tuscan hill towns such as San Giaminiano (sp), Voltera and Montalcino. We stay at a villa that is about 20 miles south of Florence between Florence and Siena. You are staying west of Florence, so you will be farther away from these places. There are some great stops on your side of Tuscany. Lucca is a short drive from Pisa. There is a fortress like rampart completely encircling the town. A great way to spend an hour or so is to rent bikes and ride around the ramparts. There are scenic views of the town on one side and the hills and mountains on the other. If you have never been to the Cinque Terre, definitely go there. It is not far from where you are staying. Drive to LaSpeiza and take the train to the 5 cliffside villages.
Posted on 12/21/16 at 6:54 am to auzach91
I would say Lucca, Pisa, Florence, Montalcino, San Gimignano, Siena are must see!
I also enjoyed Cortona. If you have a car you should see some of Umbria. Perugia and Assisi are awesome!
I also enjoyed Cortona. If you have a car you should see some of Umbria. Perugia and Assisi are awesome!
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