furrydice Posted October 12, 2013 Report Share Posted October 12, 2013 For my husband's 40th next June, I am planning a surprise holiday for us to Italy Neither of us have been before, but have have always wanted to visit. I've been doing lots of reading on Italy for ideas on where to go (we are only there for a week) and my head is now bamboozled! I'm pretty sure it's going to be Tuscany......but where?? I am loooking for somewhere picturesque and reasonably un-touristy....perhaps on the outskirts of a town, so that we can wander into town with nice eateries and bars when we wish. Would also be nice to be close to wineries to do some tasting I've been looking at Siena and Chianti just recently.Has anybody done any travelling in Italy that could give me some ideas/advice?Any info would ge much appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
virdybabe Posted November 14, 2013 Report Share Posted November 14, 2013 We have been twice to Italy. Luv it. Went to catolica n lake Garda. We went cycling, bus tours walks, wine tasting etc etc. it's a very relaxed friendly place. Don't think you will go wrong n yes we r going back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tirvaluk Posted November 14, 2013 Report Share Posted November 14, 2013 We went to Florence a couple of years ago, it is certainly touristy but we were staying among the locals in an apartment, there was so much to see and do. There are direct flights from Edinburgh to Pisa and regular buses from Pisa airport to Florence.It is expensive though, be prepared. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randomvoe Posted December 11, 2013 Report Share Posted December 11, 2013 Assisi in the Umbria region is STUNNING! It has excellent transport links from Rome so it is fairly easy to get to and well worth visiting to sample the wines if nothing else Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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