Hi there,

My hubby and I are planning a trip to Tuscany/Umbria for my family (parents in their late 50's, and bro and wife in their mid- 20's.) Beforehand we have 10 days to have a romantic getaway on our own. We have spent a few weeks in Paris already and love France.

We were thinking of spending the time either in Burgundy France, or Scotland.

My question is whether burgundy and tuscany/umbria are too similar. I tend to be a person who likes to get out and do stuff while on vacation, sightsee etc. We will be spending hte 2 weeks in Italy on a villa and will be doing wine tours etc. Do you think that Scotland would provide a nice bit of variety?

Thanks so much for the help!

Jamie

We just got back from six weeks in France & Italy, four and a half of these were on agriturismos in Tuscany and Umbria. I don't think Tuscany is that similar to Burgundy. The French and Italian cultures are so different that you will have plenty of variety. You can do wine tours in both, but the art, architecture and food are different enough to make up for rolling hills.

Burgundy isn't as crowded as Tuscany either and it is more wooded than Umbria.

Scotland certainly would be a major change but you could also visit Brittany or Alsace in France for a major change.

Whatever you choose, I hope you have a great trip.

Thank you so much for your insight!
Anyone else?