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Staying at an Agriturismo in Tuscany in November + Driving

My current itinerary has me in Florence from the 8th through to the 12th staying within the city with a few day drips planned. After that I’m considering a Agriturismo say from the 12th through to the 15th.

Is this time of the month worth it in that regard? I would assume I don’t want to be driving Tuscan hills at night which would mean being back before dark, really cutting off my days and making dinners tough unless it’s one with a restaurant. For reference, I’ve driven both Madeira and Crete at night without difficulty (solo trips), and will also be solo for this one.

Would I be able to do enough in the daylight hours to feel content? I do need at least some part of this trip being out in nature as the rest of the trip will be Rome with day trips and potentially/likely a night or two stay in Naples in hike Vesuvius (weather dependent).

I suppose the alternatives would be a day or two in other Tuscan village/Umbria, or just going up north to Venice instead.

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Excellent reply, Giangilberto. I didn’t figure I’d have driving issues after doing both Madeira and Crete (and I could add Japan in there as well for Kyushu and Yakushima) while living in US States heavy in snow (Midwest) and rain during hurricane season (North Carolina). I always like to do my research though.

The first Agriturismo I really liked and considering is in Chianti region. Podere Campriano just outside Greve.

Any big thought between Tuscany v Umbria? I do enjoy some landscape differences. With Florence, I have a confirmed day trip to Bologna for a cooking course with Felsina Culinaria and a possible add on of Siena.

Spello looks gorgeous. And I love stretching my photography muscles.