We stayed in an apartment in Cortona. I just loved it and would stay there again. It's quiet, spacious, and easy to park AND get to the town center. Here is the link: booking.stay22.com/romewise/vHCgAxTxzj
@@christophercortes1524 Oh wow, that's too bad! But it doesn't surprise me. But honestly you can find a lot of lovely places right in or near Cortona. Keep checking on the map in the link I sent you.
Thanks so much! If you are comfortable driving in a city like Rome, you could pick up a car in the city, either at one of the locations near your hotel, or at Termini station. If you are not that comfortable driving in Rome (and I'd say most people who are not used it would not be comfortable!), then I suggest picking up your rental car at Fiumicino airport. But if you are JUST going between Rome and Florence and not going anywhere else, in my opinion, the train is the fastest and easiest way to go. I'd rent a car if you are going to visit the countryside, but not to go from one big city to another.
We can help you organize this. We offer custom trip planning as a paid service and this includes putting together private tours in Tuscany. Please write us at alessandro@romewise.com if you'd like more information.
It's very doable but probably not a great idea as a day trip. Driving there is around 3 hours, and trains/buses will take 4+ hours. San Gimignano is an easier trip from Florence or Siena. But it's doable from Rome! It just depends on how you want to visit it.
@@Romewise This video made me want to go back to Tuscany! On our first trip to Europe together, my wife and I stayed a few nights in Montepulciano, and it was sooooo charming. This was in the 1990s.
Please let travelers to be be aware of the exchange rate from dollar to euro. They charged me 1% plus 15% of commission without explanation prior to the transaction!
Thank you and we love your videos! We're in Florence now for our last night before we head out for home. Maybe Tuscany next time!
Thanks so much! Hope you have a wonderful visit in Florence. Safe travels home!
❤excellent information and video. Thank you
Thank you so much Greg, as always!
Thank you 🙏🏾
You are so welcome
Great advice as always 👍🏻
Thanks so much!
I urge all to read the story of St. Margaret of Cortona in Alban Goodier’s wonderful Saints for Sinners book.
Thanks for the suggestions!
I love Arezzo. Also a great little place to stay is Loro Ciuffenna
I love Arezzo, too! Great antique shops and wonderful restaurants. Thanks for the suggestion about where to stay!
Great.
Where did you stay? Thank you for the great video as usual!🙏🏾
We stayed in an apartment in Cortona. I just loved it and would stay there again. It's quiet, spacious, and easy to park AND get to the town center.
Here is the link: booking.stay22.com/romewise/vHCgAxTxzj
@@Romewise it’s already booked for the whole summer🤦🏽♂️😢
@@christophercortes1524 Oh wow, that's too bad! But it doesn't surprise me. But honestly you can find a lot of lovely places right in or near Cortona. Keep checking on the map in the link I sent you.
Where is an ideal place to pick up a rental car in Rome and drop off in Florence? Thank you. Your videos are wonderful and so helpful
Thanks so much! If you are comfortable driving in a city like Rome, you could pick up a car in the city, either at one of the locations near your hotel, or at Termini station. If you are not that comfortable driving in Rome (and I'd say most people who are not used it would not be comfortable!), then I suggest picking up your rental car at Fiumicino airport.
But if you are JUST going between Rome and Florence and not going anywhere else, in my opinion, the train is the fastest and easiest way to go. I'd rent a car if you are going to visit the countryside, but not to go from one big city to another.
Is there a 2 day private tour in tuscanny for a family of 5
We can help you organize this. We offer custom trip planning as a paid service and this includes putting together private tours in Tuscany. Please write us at alessandro@romewise.com if you'd like more information.
Is going to San Gimignano from Rome doable?
It's very doable but probably not a great idea as a day trip. Driving there is around 3 hours, and trains/buses will take 4+ hours. San Gimignano is an easier trip from Florence or Siena. But it's doable from Rome! It just depends on how you want to visit it.
Try not to spend too much time driving the rental car in Rome. It is a madhouse. If you can, rent it somewhere else where the traffic if lighter.
That is excellent advice and very true! You can rent the car at Fiumicino airport and drive from there. Much easier than renting from Rome's center.
@@Romewise This video made me want to go back to Tuscany! On our first trip to Europe together, my wife and I stayed a few nights in Montepulciano, and it was sooooo charming. This was in the 1990s.
@@andrewtaylor9799 Yes it is a lovely town!
Please let travelers to be be aware of the exchange rate from dollar to euro. They charged me 1% plus 15% of commission without explanation prior to the transaction!
Oh my goodness that's a pretty steep exchange rate. Thanks for your feedback and for helping to inform other travellers!