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scenic drive from Cinque Terre to Sienna
Posted on Aug 28, 2009, 16:35:10 by swampcat
... interested more in beautiful scenery and wine than we are in museums and shopping, love coastal towns, and plan to spend 2 days in Siena before driving to Florence. While I'm at it, do you also have any advice on side trips in Tuscany to take while ...
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scenic drive from Cinque Terre to Sienna
Posted on Aug 25, 2009, 17:23:28 by meredithp
... interested more in beautiful scenery and wine than we are in museums and shopping, love coastal towns, and plan to spend 2 days in Siena before driving to Florence. While I'm at it, do you also have any advice on side trips in Tuscany to take while ...
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4 weeks in Italy
Posted on Oct 30, 2006, 10:51:44 by janessmartart
... in knowing more, I'll look for the info for you) From there we had easy access by car to towns like Assisi, Siena, Arrezzo, Perugia ... Cortona was a beautiful 30- to 40-minute walk. Many of the old towns want you to park outside and walk in. ...
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Itlay for the 1st time
Posted on Oct 2, 2009, 03:21:32 by lanzainfo
... are within a 40 minute drive to a large hospital. We are planning on dividing our trip into 3 areas.. Maybe 5 days in Northern Italy, 5 days central and 5 days on the Southern coast. I am looking for some ideas for where to base ourselves. I will be ...
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The best and worst of Tuscany
Posted on Jun 16, 2009, 15:59:05 by starlagurl
... mention goes to in Porto Santo Stefano, on the Monte Argentario peninsula. · Best hotel room (mid-range): in Siena. Springless beds, soundproof windows, ornate frescoes, free wi-fi, antique furniture, huge buffet breakfast and a great location ...
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When visiting Italy
Posted on Feb 4, 2008, 05:41:12 by nicco1977
... Lucca, San Gimignano, Arezzo (history, art) Forte dei Marmi (summer, entertainment, trendy) Chianti Region (food) Perugia, Cortona, Gubbio, Siena , Spoleto (history, food, art) Rome (history, art, food) Naples, Caserta (history, art, food) Capri, Ischia, ...
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Itlay for the 1st time
Posted on Oct 2, 2009, 09:09:17 by louisad
... have been to Italy many times. If I had seen this sooner, with your husband's health....I would have suggested a cruise around Italy starting in Venice, as there is a Doctor on the ships.(And many special prices on Vacationstogo.com) However, I would ...
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Need suggestion on 2 weeks in Italy
Posted on Apr 17, 2009, 16:34:46 by Massimo
... you based out of Italy? Eric [/quote] Yes, I am in Rome, and work in the tourism industry. As I said, from Florence and Siena , take the main highway to Venice, some nice stops if you want to take it easier can be Ferrara, and its castle, but spend there ...
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scenic drive from Cinque Terre to Sienna
Posted on Sep 1, 2009, 10:31:47 by rinr
Ciao Meredithp, What a great opportunity to drive from Cinque Terre to Siena- two of our favorite spots. We live in Rome and often ride up SS2 & SS222 to Siena and beyond. We've also driven and taken the train to CT, so we know the area fairly ...
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Planning first trip to Italy this summer.. Need ideas.
Posted on Jan 23, 2008, 11:03:27 by mmbcross
... Siena. You have great beaches at Venice on the Lido Island, accessible by vaporetto from Venice proper. Click on the TravelPod Italy travel blogs. . I found the best guide for me was Rick Steves. It doesn't bury you in superfluous information and maps out ...
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When visiting Italy
Posted on Apr 5, 2007, 15:30:30 by cheaptraveller
... Lucca, San Gimignano, Arezzo (history, art) Forte dei Marmi (summer, entertainment, trendy) Chianti Region (food) Perugia, Cortona, Gubbio, Siena , Spoleto (history, food, art) Rome (history, art, food) Naples, Caserta (history, art, food) Capri, Ischia, ...
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Where to go in Italy (Sept/Oct.)
Posted on Jul 22, 2006, 02:40:28 by Guest_MizLiz_*
... far north and then all the way back down south again to save some time. I've looked at Tuscany and places like Siena, Cortona, Montepulciano, Arrezo, etc. look really nice to spend some time in, but there is also Naples, Amalfi coast, Sorrento, Capri ( ...
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Where to go in Italy (Sept/Oct.)
Posted on Jul 20, 2006, 18:06:26 by steph_444
... far north and then all the way back down south again to save some time. I've looked at Tuscany and places like Siena, Cortona, Montepulciano, Arrezo, etc. look really nice to spend some time in, but there is also Naples, Amalfi coast, Sorrento, Capri ( ...
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When visiting Italy
Posted on May 4, 2008, 17:41:04 by napolinostress
... Lucca, San Gimignano, Arezzo (history, art) Forte dei Marmi (summer, entertainment, trendy) Chianti Region (food) Perugia, Cortona, Gubbio, Siena , Spoleto (history, food, art) Rome (history, art, food) Naples, Caserta (history, art, food) Capri, Ischia, ...
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When visiting Italy
Posted on Feb 4, 2008, 05:40:23 by nicco1977
... Lucca, San Gimignano, Arezzo (history, art) Forte dei Marmi (summer, entertainment, trendy) Chianti Region (food) Perugia, Cortona, Gubbio, Siena , Spoleto (history, food, art) Rome (history, art, food) Naples, Caserta (history, art, food) Capri, Ischia, ...
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When visiting Italy
Posted on Jul 23, 2007, 19:50:28 by mnmrenaissance1
... Lucca, San Gimignano, Arezzo (history, art) Forte dei Marmi (summer, entertainment, trendy) Chianti Region (food) Perugia, Cortona, Gubbio, Siena , Spoleto (history, food, art) Rome (history, art, food) Naples, Caserta (history, art, food) Capri, Ischia, ...
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When visiting Italy
Posted on Jul 23, 2007, 19:48:59 by mnmrenaissance1
... Lucca, San Gimignano, Arezzo (history, art) Forte dei Marmi (summer, entertainment, trendy) Chianti Region (food) Perugia, Cortona, Gubbio, Siena , Spoleto (history, food, art) Rome (history, art, food) Naples, Caserta (history, art, food) Capri, Ischia, ...
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When visiting Italy
Posted on Jan 8, 2007, 01:13:56 by fiorus
... Lucca, San Gimignano, Arezzo (history, art) Forte dei Marmi (summer, entertainment, trendy) Chianti Region (food) Perugia, Cortona, Gubbio, Siena , Spoleto (history, food, art) Rome (history, art, food) Naples, Caserta (history, art, food) Capri, Ischia, ...
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Need suggestion on 2 weeks in Italy
Posted on Apr 16, 2009, 14:40:27 by easitalytours
... see a lot, are you going to drive there? if yes, don't miss Monteriggioni, Cortona, Assisi, the whole chianti region, then from Siena to Venice it's betterg to go with the highway, even if there's not much to see on it, but don't miss ...
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Need suggestion on 2 weeks in Italy
Posted on Apr 7, 2009, 15:24:09 by natcire
... wait for the second trip after we find out what portion of Italy we like to spend more time in. For those who have driven in Italy. I looked at the map and from Rome to Perugia is like 110 miles so a full day of driving will be plenty of time to sight- ...
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Where to stay in Italy
Posted on Jan 5, 2009, 18:18:17 by albertusmagnus
... or perhaps Portovenere and travel to different downs each day. Could we then drive from CT to Tuscany and where to stay, Siena, Piemont, Livorno help, I am confused, have also heard that Verona is beautiful, is that near enough to Florence to visit for a ...
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4 weeks in Italy
Posted on Sep 10, 2006, 21:40:01 by manderson
Sorry for my ignorance but what does CT stand for. Terrible question as I have been to Italy twice before and am heading back there in a weeks time. Hopefully I can give you a bit of advice. I've spent time in Torino which is a lovely city in ...
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4 weeks in Italy
Posted on Sep 8, 2006, 10:49:47 by steph_444
Sorry for my ignorance but what does CT stand for. Terrible question as I have been to Italy twice before and am heading back there in a weeks time. Hopefully I can give you a bit of advice. I've spent time in Torino which is a lovely city in the ...
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Italy in June
Posted on Jun 28, 2006, 20:22:03 by les
... at all possible spend two nights in Siena on the way to Rome. You will not regret it. The main piazza is the best in Italy. Rome, what can I say. There is so much to see. All the ancient sites will take you two days. The museums will take you two ...
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Planning first trip to Italy this summer.. Need ideas.
Posted on Jul 12, 2009, 06:28:14 by fedefede8
... small villages between the sea and the mauntains are magic! It's an Unesco heritage site and you won't regret a visit! If you are more intersted about country side go in an Agriturismo in Tuscany..(Siena area)... You'll love it!
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Need suggestion on 2 weeks in Italy
Posted on Apr 16, 2009, 23:33:19 by natcire
... ; date='Apr 11 2009, 05:19 PM'] Easitalytours: Easitalytours: Thanks for feedback. Your suggestion is totally awesome: I was wondering if there was much between Florence/Siena to Venice. Yes, will be driving. Are you based out of Italy? Eric
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Where to stay in Italy
Posted on Feb 6, 2009, 11:09:44 by easitalytours
... or perhaps Portovenere and travel to different downs each day. Could we then drive from CT to Tuscany and where to stay, Siena, Piemont, Livorno help, I am confused, have also heard that Verona is beautiful, is that near enough to Florence to visit for a ...
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Where to stay in Italy
Posted on Dec 18, 2008, 03:35:20 by beautiful
... or perhaps Portovenere and travel to different downs each day. Could we then drive from CT to Tuscany and where to stay, Siena, Piemont, Livorno help, I am confused, have also heard that Verona is beautiful, is that near enough to Florence to visit for a ...
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Where to stay in Italy
Posted on Feb 26, 2008, 16:20:20 by jillma
... or perhaps Portovenere and travel to different downs each day. Could we then drive from CT to Tuscany and where to stay, Siena, Piemont, Livorno help, I am confused, have also heard that Verona is beautiful, is that near enough to Florence to visit for a ...
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Where to stay in Italy
Posted on Feb 24, 2008, 06:44:36 by dedemax
... or perhaps Portovenere and travel to different downs each day. Could we then drive from CT to Tuscany and where to stay, Siena, Piemont, Livorno help, I am confused, have also heard that Verona is beautiful, is that near enough to Florence to visit for a ...
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