Tuscany - Where should I stay?
Oct 18th, 2004, 02:02 PM
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Tuscany - Where should I stay?
I will be in Tuscany for 6 days in May 2005. Three days in Siena touring the Chianti regions and 3 days in southern Tuscany. I will have a car.
Would like suggestions as to whether I would like Pienza as my 3-day base or Montalcino. Have a hotel in either place. Plan to drive around the whole area. Everything seems within easy reach of either place. Which place would be a better choice after the day is over and we are back at our hotel for nice restaurants, evening walks, etc.
Would like suggestions as to whether I would like Pienza as my 3-day base or Montalcino. Have a hotel in either place. Plan to drive around the whole area. Everything seems within easy reach of either place. Which place would be a better choice after the day is over and we are back at our hotel for nice restaurants, evening walks, etc.
Oct 18th, 2004, 04:00 PM
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Hello gals, You do realize that both are within :40 of Siena. But, south Tuscany is my fav, so why not. There is a great 3rd option--San Quirico is halfway between and lovely. Look at this hotel that you will like:
www.palazzodelcapitano.com In town and has a great trattoria a block up the street owned by the same guy, Roberto.
www.palazzodelcapitano.com In town and has a great trattoria a block up the street owned by the same guy, Roberto.
Oct 18th, 2004, 04:41 PM
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Having just come back from southern Tuscany, my vote would be for Montepulciano -- but that was not one of your choices. All those other places mentioned are great for a day trip, but Montepulciano is great for spending 3 days on its own. 
