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  1. JohnHinman avatar

    Re: Vatican/St Peters Cathedral

    by JohnHinman 26 May 2012

    Thanks Lucapal, FYI : we ended up going to San Gimignano. Easy to get to and fun to wander around in, great views. We leave Monday…

  2. chornbeck avatar

    6 Days in Tuscany/Emilia Romagna - Suggestions?

    by chornbeck 21 May 2012

    Hello - I'm hoping for some suggestions on a few places to spend a couple days each on our way from Rome to Venice. We have 6 days and…

  3. neckervd avatar

    RE: Identity Crisis?

    by neckervd 21 May 2012

    In the many years I answer questions in this forum, I learnt that for 90 per cent of the people here, Southern Europe/Mediterranean area…

  4. MTL avatar

    RE: Driving through Italy (Tuscany)

    by MTL 20 May 2012

    Let me talk about the 'discovering Tuscany by car' questions. try these as a starting point. http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/threa…

  5. tallybalt avatar

    Re: Naples & Amalfi Coast with kids

    by tallybalt 14 May 2012

    This is one of those +good god+ moments. You are trying to see too much. Based on your itinerary you will spend half your time just getting…

  6. MTL avatar

    RE: 3 weeks, Paris and Italy - first trip!

    by MTL 11 May 2012

    try these as a starting point. http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/thread.jspa?threadID=2098033 http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/t…

  7. antopironti avatar

    RE: 13 Nights in Italy - Rome to Venice - Looking for advice

    by antopironti 01 May 2012

    i agree with the others...dont lose Siena,,,its a gret city, and the countryside is fantastic! I love San Gimignano and Pienza, far better…

  8. neckervd avatar

    RE: Itinerary - June

    by neckervd 01 May 2012

    There are 10 daily buses from Rome to Siena. It's just a 3 hrs trip. I cannot immagine that you don't want to visit Siena on your way…

  9. amotley avatar

    Itinerary - June

    by amotley 30 April 2012

    My boyfriend and I will be arriving in Rome around noon on June 9, and leave Rome around noon on June 18th. So we have 8 full days and…

  10. northern_goddess avatar

    RE: Ray?

    by northern_goddess 24 April 2012

    Too bad about San Gimignano. It's known for having some of the best gelato in Italy. Oh, and the best white wine.

  11. HSJo avatar

    37 days itinerary, Spain - Provence - Toscana!

    by HSJo 24 April 2012

    Hi everyone, I am planning to visit Spain, South France, and Italy for 37 days and set up a itinerary as below. It's a truly huge trav…

  12. VinnyD avatar

    RE: Ray?

    by VinnyD 24 April 2012

    Have you ever been to Siena? That's worth seeing and San Gimignano is doable from there. Not this trip. Hill towns generally don't have…

  13. northern_goddess avatar

    RE: Ray?

    by northern_goddess 24 April 2012

    When we stayed in San Gimignano there were lots of day-trippers. It's about a 100 km from bologna though. Very pretty. It is known…

  14. swingvelvet avatar

    RE: 11 days in Italy - Itinerary Help Please

    by swingvelvet 24 April 2012

    Sorry, more questions: Since the museums in Florence are closed on Mondays, we were planning to spend the day in Siena and San Gimignano…

  15. MrNargileh avatar

    Re: Honeymoon + First Time to Italy - 18 Days - Must Go Places?

    by MrNargileh 23 April 2012

    Pretty well spot on for a first time trip to Italy. One thing I would say though is being your honeymoon you should really try and rent…

  16. neckervd avatar

    RE: Which is better ? Pisa,venice or Naples

    by neckervd 19 April 2012

    Check the gems (more or less) between Rome and Florence: Tarquinia and Chiusi, both with Etrurian museums and tombs Orvieto Frasassi cave…

  17. NicoleBBFirenze avatar

    RE: 2 weeks around Italy

    by NicoleBBFirenze 16 April 2012

    Countryside you can easily find on the outskirts of Florence... think San Gimignano, Tavarnelle val di Pesa, even Impruneta. I like these…

  18. regards avatar

    RE: Need advice with our Itinerary in Italy/Munich

    by regards 16 April 2012

    As said a car in Florence is useless. If you will see the Roman heritages surrounding Florence a car is a must. Have a look her (taken…

  19. ItalyandBeyond avatar

    RE: Advice on gap year travel route?

    by ItalyandBeyond 15 April 2012

    WOW! Well, here goes: I agree with the above suggestion - slow down girlfriend! Now I can really only say I have lots of experience…

  20. CasaSu avatar

    Re: three nights in florence

    by CasaSu 14 April 2012

    Hi ! You should explore the hills around florence + San Gimignano, Volterra, Monteriggioni (all near Siena) If you need a house to stay…

  21. richiavo avatar

    RE: Medieval Hills Walk - details wanted

    by richiavo 08 April 2012

    Its quite a beautiful walk I certainly know the part from San Gimignano to Volterra very well but do not know of it being called The Medieva…

  22. RobertSS avatar

    RE: Medieval Hills Walk - details wanted

    by RobertSS 08 April 2012

    The walk starts in Certaldo, goes through San Gimignano and San Donato and ends in Volterra. We'll check out Macs Adventure - We'll probabl…

  23. mkoontz123 avatar

    Help with Itinerary to Jordan/Italy/Paris in May

    by mkoontz123 07 April 2012

    Hello, I was hoping that someone could answer the questions below regarding my itinerary. It's very difficult for me to take time off…

  24. gmich avatar

    Re: Requesting tips: 2 week itinerary in May, Munich to Berlin

    by gmich 05 April 2012

    Hi all, thank you for the quick responses. Based on further conversation, we will definitely visit Salzburg, and Berchtesgaden/Konigsee/E…

  25. richiavo avatar

    RE: Opinions on Siena vs San Gimignano and is Perugia worth visiting?

    by richiavo 26 March 2012

    The Jazz festival really is amazing, however if you do not like huge crowds then it is not for you. As well as big act which you pay to…

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