Hi, My husband and I are driving from Florence to Siena in March. We wanted to take the most scenic drive. We have an "unlimited" amout of time that day, and would like to stop and take pictures, visit wineries, etc. What route/s do you recommend? Are there any stops such as wineries/restaurants you would suggest also? Thanks!
Posted by
Long Beach, CA, USA
359 posts
do a google search for S222-"Chianti Road" it is a scenic route, Florence to Siena with some good places to stop along the way do be warned not to drink and drive in Italy and make sure you are aware of driving regulations in Italy make sure to have an International Driver's Permit..
also be aware of parking limitaions in Siena
Posted by
Huntsville, AL, USA
8166 posts
If you're just going for a day trip to Siena, go to the Florence train station and the bus station next door. Take a bus on the one hour trip into the Siena city center. Parking in Siena is a big expense, and the city has ZTL's that are too easy to get $100+ tickets for entering where you're not allowed. A Siena day trip is just not worth a car rental. Now, if you were going to stay out in the Chianti countryside for a few days, by all means go with the car rental. Rambling thru Chianti is a great experience, and the hill towns South of Florence are great tourists sights. There are many organized winery trips, but they often go over $130 (U.S.) I've read great things about the Tuscan Wine School who are in both Florence and Siena at very reasonable rates. See http://www.tuscanwineschool.com