This May we will stay 3 nights in Florence, then 2 in Siena, 1 in Tivoli and 5 in Rome. Should I get a car to see the countryside? We are very interested in gardens and architecture and agritourism. thanks. How should I plan the days from Siena?
Posted by
Oak Park, Illinois
4535 posts
If you want to explore Tuscany and the rural countryside, then yes, you will need a car. You could rent one from Siena and just keep it for the time you are there. But you'll have to pay to park it in town, so plan wisely. If you stick with the main cities or just daytrip to the more popular hill towns, then you can easily do that by bus.
Posted by
OP
Winston-Salem
28 posts
thanks so much. do you have any favorites?
Posted by
Gaston, Oregon, USA
931 posts
Renting a car to see the countryside is a wonderful way to explore the beautiful area, but if you don't positively know how and where to avoid the dreaded ZTL's in Firenze and Siena, then I would not advise that you have a car while you are IN either of these towns; unless you have lots of $$$$$$$ to spend.
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OP
Winston-Salem
28 posts
thank you so much. I was also planning to drive from
Siena to Tivoli but am starting to wonder if that's a wise idea.