Top 5 Tuscany/Umbria
Mar 26th, 2006, 10:35 PM
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Top 5 Tuscany/Umbria
Vote for your top 5 towns to visit in Tuscany and Umbria. Sorry Florence not included. I need to get a better idea from seasoned pro's for a 4 day schedule in late August. Please vote now.
Mar 27th, 2006, 03:53 AM
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Not sure if it's technically Tuscany but I'd add Orvieto to the list you've already got here. From those listed, the other 4 I'd pick would be Pienza, Montepulciano, Siena and San Gimingano. I'd try to work in Castellina in Chianti as well.
Mar 27th, 2006, 04:46 AM
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Technically, Orvieto is in Umbria. And yes, I'd add Orvieto to the list. My bias is for Umbria since that's where we were last year, and I'd definitely include Orvieto, Assisi and maybe Perugia - but you do have to leave some room for Tuscan towns.
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Mar 27th, 2006, 11:12 AM
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Montalcino. Hotel Il Giglio is charming (especially room 1 which has a private terrace overlooking the town and the surrounding countryside). Don't miss Sant Antimo Abbey which is south of the town. We also enjoyed Siena, Orvieto and San Gimignano (except for the midday tourist crush).
Mar 27th, 2006, 02:35 PM
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In no particular order...
In Umbria:
Montefalco
Assisi
Perugia
Bevagna
In Tuscany:
Siena
Montalcino (w/Sant' Antimo abbey as part of this listing!)
ooops, 6, so sorry!
Finally, but so small doesn't even count as an actual "town"
Montefioralle; just out of Greve in Chianti.
In Umbria:
Montefalco
Assisi
Perugia
Bevagna
In Tuscany:
Siena
Montalcino (w/Sant' Antimo abbey as part of this listing!)
ooops, 6, so sorry!
Finally, but so small doesn't even count as an actual "town"
Montefioralle; just out of Greve in Chianti.
Mar 27th, 2006, 10:49 PM
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Wow. Great responses. The results (so far) are;
1. Siena
2. Assisi
3. San Gimignano
4. Montepulciano
5. Montalcino/Pienze/Perugia (tie)
(equal 6th Orvieto/Volterra)
This poll has given me great ideas for an itinery. So keep 'em coming and vote for your favourite!
1. Siena
2. Assisi
3. San Gimignano
4. Montepulciano
5. Montalcino/Pienze/Perugia (tie)
(equal 6th Orvieto/Volterra)
This poll has given me great ideas for an itinery. So keep 'em coming and vote for your favourite!
Mar 31st, 2006, 01:38 PM
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1. Siena, stay the night if you can, it is wonderful when the day trippers leave and the campo is illuminated at night; wander off the main attraction areas into all the wonderful neighborhood (you will see each flag for each neighborhood, etc.)
2. Cortona, small charming, easy to meet the locals
3. Assisi, church alone is beyond worth the trip, but there are smaller sites here that are also interesting. wander your way up the hills for great views
4. Montepulciano, enjoy the wine bars, the views
5. Orvieto
2. Cortona, small charming, easy to meet the locals
3. Assisi, church alone is beyond worth the trip, but there are smaller sites here that are also interesting. wander your way up the hills for great views
4. Montepulciano, enjoy the wine bars, the views
5. Orvieto
Apr 1st, 2006, 03:27 AM
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Author: tcreath
Date: 03/30/2006, 05:19 pm
Having just returned from Umbria and Tuscany a few days ago, I thought I would go ahead and give my input.
1. Assisi
2. Siena
3. Pienza
4. Spello
5. Bevagna"
You have exceptionally good taste. I know that because I agree completely.
Date: 03/30/2006, 05:19 pm
Having just returned from Umbria and Tuscany a few days ago, I thought I would go ahead and give my input.
1. Assisi
2. Siena
3. Pienza
4. Spello
5. Bevagna"
You have exceptionally good taste. I know that because I agree completely.
