Italy trip - Florence, Siena and Rome in Oct

Posted by akshiajith on 10/04/25 01:34 PM

Hi
Based on the recommendations on the group - Moved dolomites out of the initerary.

a. 2 nights in Siena - Doing the Montepulciano Pienza Montalcino day tour. Second day thinking of doing the Piazza del Campo &
Siena Cathedral. What else can we do while we are there? We would have the car for two days.

b. 2 nights in Florence - Piazza del Duomo, Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and accademia gallery on day 1. Its my husband's bday as well. What can we do on the 2nd day? Any suggestions for a good restaurant for dinner or lunch?

ITaly trip from Oct 13 to 21.

Posted by Horsewoofie

AZ 🌵

10/04/25 02:11 PM

3421 posts

Florence: My favorite is Michelangelo’s drawings at the Medici Chapel. Tickets sell out fast and it looks like they are now booking for December. I’m adding the link in case something opens. You can’t walk up and go in. https://webshop.b-ticket.com/webshop/webticket/timeslot?tsproduction=68

Uffizi is worth a visit. I gave it two hours and was there for four. https://www.b-ticket.com/b-Ticket/uffizi/default.aspx.html
Scroll down if you want a five day pass which includes Pitti Palace.

Sorry that I don’t have restaurant recommendations. Eating Europe does an evening food tour if you are interested for one night.
https://www.eatingeurope.com/florence/

Have a great trip!

Posted by Kate

Minnesota 🎒

10/04/25 02:23 PM

17590 posts

Question? You need 3 nights for 2 full days of sightseeing; 2 nights only gives you 1 full day + some odd hours. Could you share your full itinerary, such as where you're coming from before Siena and picking up the car; where you're dropping it off, where you're coming from before Florence (if not Siena) and where you're going after ? Actual dates could matter as well. TIA!

Posted by akshiajith OP

10/04/25 02:26 PM

8 posts

Adding the full itinerary. We are doing 4 days in Swiss before Italy

Oct 13 Florence - Swiss to Milan train. Then Milan to Florence train. Stay in Florence
Oct 14 Siena - Taking the rental car from Florence to Siena
Oct 15 Siena - Day trip - Tuscany
Oct 16 Florence - Drive to Florence - Drop car.
Oct 17 Florence - Academia gallery booked
Oct 18 Rome

Oct 19 Rome

Oct 20 Rome

Posted by uncpauper

New Jersey

10/06/25 05:09 PM

120 posts

In Florence, we really loved the Secret Passages tour at Palazzo Vecchio. It's fascinating!

You didn't mention Piazzale Michelangelo, but it's a lovely view over the city. I'd actually consider going in the evening, as it's not crowded and the lights over the city are beautiful. Might be a nice place for a little birthday toast :)