What's your favorite Tuscan town for a day trip from Florence?
Jun 28th, 2006, 03:53 PM
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What's your favorite Tuscan town for a day trip from Florence?
We're going to be in Florence in September and are looking for some small towns that we can take day trips to from Florence. We're already planning on Siena, San Gimignano and Lucca. Are there any others that we shouldn't miss?
Jun 29th, 2006, 04:20 AM
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Greve is a great little town. Only about 45 minute drive from Florence (if I remember correctly). Has vineyards; Vittichio, and also a leather factory in the area. Plus the town itself is full of small shops to look into door to door.
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Jun 30th, 2006, 04:51 AM
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If you go to Greve, you might as well visit Radda and nearby Volpaia, have an alfresco lunch at La Bottega in the latter.
And if you visit San Gimignano, take a side trip to visit Volterra as well.
Enjoy!
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If you go to Greve, you might as well visit Radda and nearby Volpaia, have an alfresco lunch at La Bottega in the latter.
And if you visit San Gimignano, take a side trip to visit Volterra as well.
Enjoy!
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Jul 18th, 2006, 09:56 AM
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Is there public transporation (bus) from Firenze to Greve? I was planning to do a couple of day trips and thought about Lucca & San Gimignano, but Greve sounds pretty intersesting and appears closer.
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Better yet, go to
http://www.greve-in-chianti.com/gett...-greve-eng.htm
and hit maps, there is a link to bus routes regarding Greve.
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http://www.greve-in-chianti.com/gett...-greve-eng.htm
and hit maps, there is a link to bus routes regarding Greve.
LisaS
Jul 18th, 2006, 01:10 PM
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You can just take Bus No. 7 to Fiesole at the end of the line. There is a terrific view of Florence (the one you see on all the postcards), some nice restaurants, a Roman theater and a museum.
Best of all, it just costs the price of a city bus ticket.
Best of all, it just costs the price of a city bus ticket.
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>And if you visit San Gimignano, take a side trip to visit Volterra as well.
Agree with above. Both of these are spectaular hill towns. Both completely walled and as you arrive (car recommended) you can see them for miles around as they stand out from the rolling hills,olive groves and vineyards in the area.
Be prepared for the small tourist trap nature of San Gim, Volterra is seeming far quieter all you have to watch out for there is falling in love with Alabaster Carvings
Agree with above. Both of these are spectaular hill towns. Both completely walled and as you arrive (car recommended) you can see them for miles around as they stand out from the rolling hills,olive groves and vineyards in the area.
Be prepared for the small tourist trap nature of San Gim, Volterra is seeming far quieter all you have to watch out for there is falling in love with Alabaster Carvings
