Any thoughts as to the best time to visit Tuscany and the Dolomites? The trip will be predominantly focused on the smaller villages in the countryside, rather than the cities. Our interests include photography, so great lighting/color is high on the list.
Posted by
Seattle, WA
17437 posts
May would be "between seasons" for the Dolomites---snow still lingering, maybe some mud, and the high meadows not fully green.
I think September would be a good time to catch both areas at their best.
Posted by
Wichita
831 posts
Marcus,
This may help for Tuscany part http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=val+d'orcia&FORM=BIFD#
Posted by
Newtown Square, pa, USA
5 posts
Hi
My wife and I are going in Late Feb for 10 days-I also will be doiung alot of Photography-Bob
Posted by
Atlanta, Ga, USA
2023 posts
Can't comment on the Dolomites but we have been to Tuscany several times in May and the poppies were blooming and caper buds are to be found in old stone walls. Weather was perfect.
Posted by
NYC area
2981 posts
Hi Marcus,
Our favorite time to visit the Dolomites is either September or early October. If interested, we have some photo's at:
www.worldisround.com/articles/355539/index.html
www.worldisround.com/articles/324504/index.html
www.worldisround.com/articles/351565/index.html
If I can be of further help, feel free to ask. We LOVE the Dolomites.
Paul