Worked out the final arrangements for our trip. Because of using miles to fly business class on Air France I was limited to flights and dates but it worked out well. Maybe a little longer than we would have liked but since we haven't been able to get back for three years since the last trip I figured why not. Most hotels are RS recommended. I don't think we will burn more than a half day with any travel between stops except the ones by car that we want to take longer.
Amsterdam 3 nights at Hotel Hegra.
Fly to Venice for 2 nights at Pensione Guerrato.
Train to Siena for 3 nights Hotel Italia. Rent a car on the third day to drive a Northern loop of hill towns.
Drive to Montepulciano at Mueble Riccio for a night stopping in Montalcino and/or Pienza.
Drive to Orvieto drop off car after visiting Civita Grand, Hotel Italia 1 night.
Train to Rome for 4 nights near the Pantheon.
Fly to Paris for 6 nights at an Apartment in the 7th.
Our last trip started in Paris and we were so jet lagged that we really didn't get to see much of the city. I know the regulars on this board have a disdain for Rue Cler but my wife liked the area on our last visit and having an apartment there seems like the way to go. I was hesitant to book one night stays anywhere but I wanted to be settled in able to walk to dinner in a hill town. We stayed in Florence on our last trip and would like to see the David again but we are going through on a Monday. I know some will say 2 nights in Venice isn't enough but if we love it we will go back another time.
So what does the brain trust think? Any suggestions or criticism are welcome.