This is my firs trip to Italy. We are doing the 7 Day Rome Trip and have a couple of days with no tours scheduled. Any ideas on what to do outside the city of Rome that has easy access. To get there and back in same day. Is Tuscany a duable trip?
Posted by
Austin TX after living in Boulder CO for 25 years
1175 posts
Are you planning on doing the 7 day Rome on your own ? Or is this an RS Tour ?
If it's an RS Tour, you may only have evenings and afternoons open for free time, not 2 days.
Posted by
New England
1662 posts
Hi gab,
Would you be interested in a little taste of a Tuscany feel?
Orvieto is a "hill town" in the Umbria region.
It is about one hour by train from Rome termini.
The Duomo is really a sight to see. It is fun walking around and visiting the restaurants or the shops along the little winding streets.
You could see quite a bit in a whole day or you could spend an overnight there.
Orvieto probably doesn't stay open as late as Rome would with the hustle bustle of city life.
Orvieto is known for its Classico wine, if wine interests you.
There is a really sweet lavender shop if you like lavender - all authentic.
Below are a couple of YouTube links you can view to pique your interest.
Posted by
Forest Grove, OR
11827 posts
Tuscany is far: 90 minutes by train to Florence and longer to drive even to Montepulciano, for example, which is closer. Most Tuscan towns do not have easy train access.
Suggestions for a reasonable half-day or full-day: Orvieto, Castel Gandolfo, Tivoli (visit Villa d’Este), Frascati.
Posted by
Tennessee
444 posts
While in Rome in December 2018, I rode the train to Orvieto for the day. I enjoyed the cathedral and the town immensely. In my view, perfect distance from Rome for a day trip.
Posted by
Minnesota 🎒
16686 posts
Please see responses to your previous question about what to see during your free time:
https://community.ricksteves.com/travel-forum/italy/rome-in-7-days
Posted by
OP
Pennsylvania
4 posts
Thank you all for wonderful suggestions. Cant wait to begin my journey!!!