Hilltowns of Tuscany
Feb 20th, 2004, 11:41 AM
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Hilltowns of Tuscany
We will be staying in Florence for 4 days. we are undecided as to whether we should rent a car for A day and see the hilltowns of Tuscany or get a tour. Any thoughts on this? ( We will have already seen sienna before we get to Florence.)
Feb 20th, 2004, 12:09 PM
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Rent a car, and explore the Tuscan countryside with a good map - it will be the highlight of your trip. Driving in Tuscany is easy, provided you park outside the hilltowns and walk or take a bus in. You can visit wineries, castles,spas, etc. I personally would do two nights in Florence, and two nights in small hilltowns, or rural inns.
Feb 20th, 2004, 02:59 PM
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Forget about a car. First, you will have a tough time finding a car rental for under 3 days, which is the usual minumum. Second, if you find one, it will cost an astronomical amount. A Tour will be much easier, more relaxing and quite likely much cheaper, too. Or you can take a public bus.
Feb 20th, 2004, 03:08 PM
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Hi bob,
>we are undecided as to whether we should rent a car for A day and see the hilltowns of Tuscany <
How many towns do you expect to see in one day?
I suggest that you
Take the no. 7 bus from the train station and visit Fiesole for 1/2 day.
Take the train to Lucca and Pisa for a day.
>we are undecided as to whether we should rent a car for A day and see the hilltowns of Tuscany <
How many towns do you expect to see in one day?
I suggest that you
Take the no. 7 bus from the train station and visit Fiesole for 1/2 day.
Take the train to Lucca and Pisa for a day.
Feb 21st, 2004, 05:23 AM
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"Keep in mind that if you rent a car you'll have to keep you wine sampling to a minimum."
This may be said in jest, but it is a valid point. Most european countries take drunk driving VERY seriously.
This may be said in jest, but it is a valid point. Most european countries take drunk driving VERY seriously.
Feb 21st, 2004, 07:14 AM
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Think of the possibility of a tour with Dario Castagno. e.mail - [email protected]
With a car is best if you make a small hilltown as a basis.
Enjoy your trip
Ismael
With a car is best if you make a small hilltown as a basis.
Enjoy your trip
Ismael
Mar 6th, 2004, 10:45 PM
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We rented a car for one day in Siena a few years ago, and had a blast touring south to Pienza, Montepulciano, & Montalcino. Fortunately, we shared it with two great guys we met at our pensione in Siena, as Hertz was very pricey. As we were doing a 'go with the flow' month long trip, we didn't book from home - ouch - but worth every lira to drive that beautiful countryside. If you are not going to be staying in Siena, I highly recommend you do a day trip there, as it's not to be missed. You could make a brief stop at San Gimignano as well, as having a car makes it very accessible. That way you can experience small, and medium sized Tuscan towns. Trust me with only 3 other days in Florence, it won't be your last time there. You need a few weeks to do it justice. Have a great time!!
