Solo to Tuscany
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Uomo Grasso
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How about Lucca, Siena, or Arezzo. All are easily accessible by train.
I Will check them out. Thanks so much!
I think all 3 suggested by Uomo Grasso would be perfect, since they are all easily accessible by train.
How many days are you considering and how small do you want to go? In what period of the year? Because you could also consider smaller towns, but it really depends on how much of a social scene you want. If you want to soak in local life in the summer, also Prato and Pistoia are lovely small towns that put on evening summer events so they are enjoyable. Off the beaten track so lots of locals.
How many days are you considering and how small do you want to go? In what period of the year? Because you could also consider smaller towns, but it really depends on how much of a social scene you want. If you want to soak in local life in the summer, also Prato and Pistoia are lovely small towns that put on evening summer events so they are enjoyable. Off the beaten track so lots of locals.
If you want to incorporate wine tasting and cooking classes, then I would highly suggest Siena. While it is a major town, it actually conserves a quaint feel to it, especially if you stay within the historical center and close to the walls, you can also enjoy views of the countryside!
In Siena, we've stayed at various spots across town and enjoyed every single time we've stayed there. You can take wine tours and cooking classes in town, as well as join in with group tours to go out into the surrounding wine areas. This way you can experience both sides, but the main thing, is that Siena does not feel big at all, despite the crowds during the summer. So if you haven't yet booked a time period, I would recommend coming either late spring/early summer or late summer/early fall. There are still lots of people around but not super crowded in the day time. Even in the summer, when we've stayed in Siena, the crowds leave by evening and it is very enjoyable to be in town for dinner and after.
In Siena, we've stayed at various spots across town and enjoyed every single time we've stayed there. You can take wine tours and cooking classes in town, as well as join in with group tours to go out into the surrounding wine areas. This way you can experience both sides, but the main thing, is that Siena does not feel big at all, despite the crowds during the summer. So if you haven't yet booked a time period, I would recommend coming either late spring/early summer or late summer/early fall. There are still lots of people around but not super crowded in the day time. Even in the summer, when we've stayed in Siena, the crowds leave by evening and it is very enjoyable to be in town for dinner and after.
Hi there! It sounds like you're planning a lovely trip to Tuscany! For a relaxing stay without a car, I recommend looking into places like San Gimignano or Siena. Both towns are charming and offer easy access to local transportation for day trips. You can easily take a bus or a train back to Florence for the day. Also, consider using an app like Trenitalia's to check schedules and book tickets. Enjoy your time in Tuscany!
Uomo Grasso
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San Gimignano and Siena are perfect for a car-free stay, with plenty of local transport options. Trenitalia’s app will help you get to Florence and beyond with ease. Have a fantastic trip to Tuscany!