Going to Florence and Tuscany in October... does anyone have anything to suggest?

Answer 1

Journeying on to Florence through the Tuscan countryside: Lucca, Pisa, Siena, Arezzo and other delightful towns dot the road to Pisa where who are guested of the Agostini family Villa di Corliano. The family - and 2 resident ghosts - still welcome guest at the Villa, much as it they were at the height of its fame in the 1770’s. The stay at Bagni di Pisa (health giving waters are still offered to an international clientele) and visit Pisa during one of the city’s festivals, staying at the Agostini Palace to enjoy the best view of the festivities http://www.provincia.pisa.it/pisalive/it/Pisalive/pisalive.html
The Villa has hosted many illustrious guests such as Gustavus III of Sweden, Christian II of Denmark, the Royal Family of Great Britain, Benedict Stuart Cardinal of York, General Murat, Luigi Buonaparte, Paolina Borghese, Carlo Alberto of Savoy, the poets Byron and Shelley, and various other personages from the history books. The area of the Pisa hills was already an attraction for enlightened travellers in the first half of the 1700s with the growth of the thermal spa of San Giuliano, which became a fashionable spot for the well-off classes. The mansions on the road along the hills, already renowned as places of gentle idleness and relaxation in the heart of the countryside and also for their small industrial facilities for the transformation of agricultural products, soon assumed the characteristics of true leisure resorts, just like those narrated by Carlo Goldoni and which we can continue to enjoy today.
The Relais dell’ Ussero at the Villa Agostini della Seta di Corliano http://www.corliano.it is on the road which runs along the foot of the hills from Pisa to Lucca, passing through the small town of San Giuliano Terme. The Villa is a historical fifteenth century mansion surrounded by a centuries old park. It is a property of great charm in which the owners offer, in 12 rooms and 2 suites, a relaxing stay immersed in the beauties of the local countryside.
Guests, if they like, can join in the day to day activities of the villa. They can have relaxing strolls in the park, potter around in the gardens, chat or have dinner with the owners in the farmhouse of the villa – today a high class restaurant http://www.ladycarlotta.it/

Answer 2

In Florence, take a walking tour of the city, go to see David, Pitti Palace, Duomo, hang out at Signoria Piazza, see the city landscape from Michelangelo Piazza and go to a concert in a little church if available.
The rest of Tuscany, Lucca or the Wall City is fun. You can ride a bicycle on the wall surrounding the town. Of course the famous leaning tower at Pisa. We enjoyed San Gimignano or the Towers City. It is similar to Siena but less crowded and crazy.
Cinque Terre is not really in Tuscany. It is a little further north along the west coast. However, it is a great region.
You can check out a few pictures below.
We had a blast. You should too!

Answer 3

Depends on what you like to do - I've been to Florence twice - if you're really into art or art history - then the Uffizi is a must - it's on the main plaza. Also on the main plaza is an outdoor area with some great old statues. There's a church on the plaza where you can see fabulous tombs of people like Machiavelli. You can also see David, of course. But there's always a line, I think. For shopping - leather and gold are the items the area is known for. For great little souvenirs, they have all sorts of cute little leather things that are affordable, even in the "touristy" type shops. Outside Florence, highly recommend going into the hills for dining and just seeing some beautiful landscape. Wear comfortable shoes and just enjoy it all. Beautiful, beautiful city.

Answer 4

Firenze really is full of tourists, it's almost impossible to anything other than the skyline! (maybe that is as I'm 5ft).
I live in Tuscany for half of the year and my all time favourite place is Lucca, half an hour from Pisa airport. It will take your breathe away. Also travelling here out of season means you will not get ripped off. Try Viareggio or a little up the coast Darsena, fantastic for the nightclubs.

Answer 5

Everything in that area is wonderful.
I suggest that you also go to the Cinque Terre (close to Florence).
When you are in Florence go to all the beautiful churches and museums that you can. Sit on the bridge at sunset with a bottle of wine. Take a very long walk and explore the "other" side of the river (outside the centre).
Do NOT think that a train will ever run on time (that is part of La Dolce Vita - the sweet life).

Answer 6

Book Some Tours. Check out

http://www.fonisol.com

You can also rent villas in Tuscany. Thru the same site.

Monica

Answer 7

climb all the steps to the top of the duomo. head to the boboli gardens in the afternoon for a refreshing break in the foliage. walk the ponte vecchio at dusk and windowshop the jewelry. shop the open-air markets, so much fun.

if you can get a little south of tuscany, head to the town of deruta. amazing ceramics!

Answer 8

every body suggested u about firenze but i tell u take a tour to vineyards where they will take you to different vineyards and show how they make wine and all....which will be the grt experience...
try to go each day to different cities like..san geminiano,vinci,siena,....etc.
u will get all the information at INFORMATION OFFICE at florence railway station.
best time to travel to italy weather will be perfect..and i forgot to tell u onethong in october there is festival related to the wine i forgot the name...they celerated in small small cities of toscan with fireworks,dances and all...try that also..

Answer 9

Florence - http://www.tuscanweb.com/news/?ID=51

Answer 10

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