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    Volterra with a bad knee

    've heard there is quite a climb to Volterra, think maybe in Montepulciano as well. I also have a bad knee (arthritis). I know there is a funicular in Certaldo and was wondering if there was something like that in Volterra.... or else the walk up with the least steep pitch. Same for...
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    Montepulciano and Volterra.... with a bad knee

    I've heard there is quite a climb to Volterra, think maybe in Montepulciano as well. I also have a bad knee (arthritis). I know there is a funicular in Certaldo and was wondering if there was something like that in Volterra.... or else the walk up with the least steep pitch. Same for...
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    Where to stay in Rome when leaving from Florence by train

    After 2 weeks in Tuscany, we will return to Rome for one night via Train from Florence. I'm looking for a recommendation for a hotel in Rome to catch an early flight but we would like to be able to walk to a nice restaurant for supper the night before and enjoy our last evening in Italy. I...
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    HELP..... where to stay in Tuscany

    I had posted a thread earlier, but now have more info. We (couple) would be arriving in Rome approx May 14 and staying until May 18 or 19th then heading to Tuscany. That is where I need some help in accommodations. We plan to stay in Tuscany for 2 weeks, approximately. I was looking at...
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    First visit to Tuscany

    I want to plan our first visit to Tuscany. We prefer a more laid back type of holiday. A smaller town, walking around to local shops and making our own meals (along with going out of course). Something that feels like we're truly experiencing Italy. We'd be looking to stay at a VRBO. We...
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