My post early in the planning stage for this trip generated some fantastic advice. Thanks to all.
Here is the itinerary so far:
Friday Oct 2: Arrive Rome late afternoon. Rent car, drive to Orvieto for evening
Sat: Explore Orvieto, drive to Siena in PM. Dinner @ La Taverna di San Giuseppe in Siena
Sun: Explore San Gimignano, other hill towns. No dinner plans yet
Mon: Drive to Montalcino. Wine Tasting @ Le Macioche in AM. Lunch in Montalcino and explore the town. Afternnon tour/tasting @ Pian Dell’orino. Dinner @ Tre Cristi Siena
Tues: Leave Siena, drive to Villa Bordoni near Greve. Afternoon/evening no plans
Wed: Explore Greve, relax. ? dinner @ Villa Bordoni
Thurs: Bus to Florence. Spend day in city. Late lunch/wine tasting @ Enoteca Pitti Wine Bar in Florence. Back to Villa Bordoni. Dinner @ hotel or in Greve
Fri: Explore Chianti, ? winery visit
Sat: No plans. Last night @ Villa Bordoni
Sun: Check out. Drive to Rome. ? sight-seeing along the way. Return rental car. Stay @ QC Termeroma spa/hotel.
Monday: Return home
I’m looking for advice for wineries near Greve and restaurants in the Greve area. Also, still need to set up a dinner for one night in Siena.
Any recommendations on quick sites to visit/lunch between Siena and FCO
thanks in advance,
jan