Hallo everyone! I am meaning to visit florence for 2 nights and that includes visiting Pisa and Lucca. From another hand, I am planning another 2 nights to visit Siena and the southern country side however I do know that staying in a homebase for one night isn't very practical so I was wondering wether I should stay in an agriturismo in The country side and visit Siena during the day or should it be the other way around? I really want the farmhouse experience specifically in Val d Orcia however I won't be renting a car so If anyone has any advice on that as well and on the bus access to val d Orcia, I ll be very grateful:) Thank you in advance!
Posted by
Denver
808 posts
An agriturismo is generally out in the countryside, because the idea is that it's a working farm. It would likely be at least somewhat difficult to do without a rental car. A bus may get you to somewhere in the Val d'Orcia, but you would need a way to get from the bus stop to the agriturismo.
Siena can be very pleasant in the evenings; if you decide to stay in Siena, make sure you go the Campo and do some people-watching!
If you're planning to stay in Florence for two nights (that would equal one full day), AND planning to use that time to visit Pisa and Lucca, then you really have no time for Florence. It's a matter of personal preference, I know, but if you are more interested in Pisa and/or Lucca than Florence, then you should skip Florence, and stay in Pisa or Lucca.
Posted by
OP
6 posts
Thanks!
How would you suggest my itinerary for : Florence Pisa Lucca Sienna And the Val d'Orcia? How many days would that take ? And wht are the best home bases for this itinerary? Thank you.
Posted by
San Francisco Bay Area (USA)
16227 posts
Stay in Florence a minimum of 3 nights (4 is better better if you plan a day trip). You can take a day trip to Lucca/Pisa during that time.
Move to Siena. Stay 3 nights. During that stay you can visit the Val d'Orcia from Siena.
An agriturismo is simply not feasible without a car. Farm houses are not well served by buses. They are mostly in the boonies.