My husband and I are planning to stay for 2 weeks in the Tuscan countryside in September 2025. I would appreciate suggestions for a base. We are interested in an Agriturismo that is in walking distance to a small village and accessible for day trips to other towns. Has anybody stayed at Borgo Del Cabreo, near Greve in the Chianti area. I open to other suggestions or regions within Tuscany. Thank you for your suggestions. Elly Cohen
Posted by
Gettysburg PA
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Will you have a car?
Almost essential for exploring Tuscan countryside
With 2 weeks I would choose 2 bases-one in Val D’Orcia (Pienza, Montepulciano)
One near Siena
That way you drive time each day is shorter
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Citizen of the World
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If you’re planning on staying at an Agriturismo in Tuscany—you will definitely need a rental car to get around this rural area. The charming look of Tuscany comes from its lack of development. And, in agricultural communities, there are far fewer public transit options. That means staying in a town with.bus and/or train stations and realizing that only one or maybe two places each day can be reasonably visited due to the skeletal nature of the public transit system.
To illustrate: To get from Greve-in-Chianti to Siena by public transit takes about 2:10. Driving takes 40 minutes.
Posted by
OP
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Yes we will have a car. I like the idea of two bases. Does anybody have a recommendation for Val D’Orcia (Pienza, Montepulciano)?
Posted by
Gettysburg PA
7104 posts
Try a forum search
I know agriturismos in that area have been recommended here