Which Village in CT to stay in October, and Siena questions
Jun 18th, 2014, 01:34 PM
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Which Village in CT to stay in October, and Siena questions
We have a trip planned for this October---Rome to Florence to CT---then work our way back to Rome through Tuscany...
I have found a B & B in both Monterosso and Riomaggiore for 2 nights...which village is "better" to stay in...we would like to relax, hike, hang out by the water, etc....Or should I keep looking...lots already booked...
As well as after we leave CT we plan to take train to Siena and rent a car...for 3 days then take train to Rome...would you recommend having Siena as the "base" in Tuscany or other places...we want countryside, wine, photography, relax, explore...so thoughts on that too would be appreciated.
I have found a B & B in both Monterosso and Riomaggiore for 2 nights...which village is "better" to stay in...we would like to relax, hike, hang out by the water, etc....Or should I keep looking...lots already booked...
As well as after we leave CT we plan to take train to Siena and rent a car...for 3 days then take train to Rome...would you recommend having Siena as the "base" in Tuscany or other places...we want countryside, wine, photography, relax, explore...so thoughts on that too would be appreciated.
Jun 18th, 2014, 02:01 PM
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Has the trail between Riomaggiore and Manarola re-opened? Because if it hasn't, staying in Riomaggiore means having to take the train everywhere.
How are you coming to the conclusion that lots of places are already booked for October? Sometimes online websites will show places as "booked" when they simply won't accept reservations that far in advance.
If you are planning to go to the Mediterranean coast in the latter part of October, that is not an optimal time to lock yourself into going. It can be a very rainy couple of weeks, when hiking trails get closed and swimming is out of the question. You can relax, but in the way you would relax in someplace as wet and gray as Belgium or Great Britain, (reading a good book indoors).
Siena is a small city and if you want to be in the countryside, and you are willing to rent a car, then you might as well stay in the countryside and not in the city.
But I would have a back-up Plan B for the le Cinque Terre leg of your trip, even if you are going in early October. Book someplace with a good cancellation policy and watch the weather when you are in Florence. If the forecast is for days of rain, cancel the booking and execute Plan B.
How are you coming to the conclusion that lots of places are already booked for October? Sometimes online websites will show places as "booked" when they simply won't accept reservations that far in advance.
If you are planning to go to the Mediterranean coast in the latter part of October, that is not an optimal time to lock yourself into going. It can be a very rainy couple of weeks, when hiking trails get closed and swimming is out of the question. You can relax, but in the way you would relax in someplace as wet and gray as Belgium or Great Britain, (reading a good book indoors).
Siena is a small city and if you want to be in the countryside, and you are willing to rent a car, then you might as well stay in the countryside and not in the city.
But I would have a back-up Plan B for the le Cinque Terre leg of your trip, even if you are going in early October. Book someplace with a good cancellation policy and watch the weather when you are in Florence. If the forecast is for days of rain, cancel the booking and execute Plan B.
Jun 18th, 2014, 02:17 PM
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Out time would be October 14-16th...so right in the middle of the month. I like the back up plan...maybe another day in Florence...also, where outside of Siena would anyone recommend staying...THanks
Jun 19th, 2014, 04:15 AM
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Mid October could indeed be wet, not very warm and the trails could be closed. As sandralist says, a plan B is essential. The amount of mud should not underestimated.
Equally, it could still be hot and dry, but less likely so in Northern Italy. Although the villages are Ok, the fixation with CT has always puzzled me. Is it just good marketing or too many people reading certain guide books?
There are many other places in Italy that are much more pleasing to be in than CT.
Equally, it could still be hot and dry, but less likely so in Northern Italy. Although the villages are Ok, the fixation with CT has always puzzled me. Is it just good marketing or too many people reading certain guide books?
There are many other places in Italy that are much more pleasing to be in than CT.
Jun 19th, 2014, 11:46 AM
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>>>Can you get a direct train from Siena to Rome<<<
The bus (SENA) is the better option as the train requires changes. There are about 10 bus departures daily from Siena to Rome. Travel time is as fast as the trains.
It's not an easy transit from CT to Siena as you would have to make train changes. You might be better off renting the car in La Spezia as you leave CT.
The bus (SENA) is the better option as the train requires changes. There are about 10 bus departures daily from Siena to Rome. Travel time is as fast as the trains.
It's not an easy transit from CT to Siena as you would have to make train changes. You might be better off renting the car in La Spezia as you leave CT.
