Tuscany Travel Guide: Things to Know Before You Go!

[@riolaper]

Dana, I appreciate this video. I will be taking my wife on a honeymoon in Tuscany as we figured it'll be a nice escape from our constant SF-NYC back & forth. I just want to make sure that my wife is happy and has a good time, and I feel your video has really helped me prep. Thank you.

[@rodybaron4439]

Highly recommend Pienza - delightful!

[@NancyEllenB]

Manvi in Montepulciano is amazing! It is run by a couple from India, and their story is amazing! The husband was a banker, and neither of them had any experience in running a vineyard. We went to Montepulciano last year, and had a private tour with the wife who co-runs the vineyard. Her knowledge is simply unbelievable. To move to Italy, learn the language, learn how to make wine, and start a business is just amazing. Highly recommend visiting Manvi if you decide to go to Montepulciano. Also highly recommend Pienza. The views (and cheese) are spectacular.

[@xfactor4205]

Thank you Dana! I have been watching hours of youtube videos and your'video is the most informative! Greatly appreciated!!!!

[@DanaBerez]

That makes me so happy to hear!! You are most welcome.

[@pianomanny1397]

Outsanding information! Many thanks for all the details.

[@DanaBerez]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lisaboyd4255]

Very helpful video, thank you for sharing. I am in the process of planning our first trip to Italy and the Tuscany region.

[@DanaBerez]

Glad it was helpful!

[@snuggisthecute]

I love how non-youtubers just love to tell you what you should or shouldn't say or do in your videos lol. Anyway, this was such an aesthetic video, and I found it so helpful. Thank you!

[@PamelaAlston-x5j]

You are such an inspiration! Thank you for what you do! We will be traveling to Oia Santorini, Greece this coming June. We are booked to stay at Art Maisons Oia Castle Hotel for 8 nights. We plan to shop, hang out in our terrace and visit other sites in Santorini. We also plan on doing parasailing and jet skiing. Guess what? I also booked for a Flying Dress photoshoot, ahhhh I can’t wait. In July, we are also going to Bangkok and we will be staying at Millenium Hilton Hotel overlooking the Chao Praya River. After seeing your Positano/Amalfi Coast videos, you’ve convinced me to visit there next. Again, thank you for the inspiration and travel tips! BTW, I lived in Germany and they drive very, very fast there in the autobahn. I think that’s the norm in Europe, or I could be wrong.

[@melindakbanks]

So helpful! Thank you so much.

[@DanaBerez]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Pinnawala-t9u]

Thanks a lot for the info😊

[@DanaBerez]

My pleasure 😊

[@marydanessa]

loved getting to go to a winery in italy! loved the tips that you gave!

[@DanaBerez]

Yes! Love giving helpful tips!

[@Ecesu]

Such a great video, thanks for the tips and especially the winery map! 🙌

[@AndréBlais-t4f]

So informative and different from the others videos, thank you for the recommandations! I'm going to Tuscany in June 2024!

[@DanaBerez]

Glad it was helpful!

[@preethabanerjee311]

How was Tuscany in June? I'm planning for next year.

[@Trophywifey22]

wow, this is so informative. Thank you for sharing your experience and tips. Loved wathcing your European travel vlogs from last summer !!

[@DanaBerez]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@carlosacchelli8451]

Next time you come back to Tuscany,I suggest you to visit Arezzo, Lucca, LIVORNO ( a beatiful and very important Town, and where you can also taste the famous Livorno cacciucco 😋👍), Volterra and Bolgheri.W all of TUSCANY !

[@DanaBerez]

Thanks for the tips!

[@staceytroy6135]

Loved your video, thank you. Can’t wait to go next week. (Suggestions for future videos watch the over use of so, literally and like).

[@DanaBerez]

You’re welcome! Have a great trip. Thank you for sharing your suggestion. Probably not going to consider it for future but thanks anyway!

[@eprohoda]

Good morning-Dana!omg!incredible travel,;))

[@DanaBerez]

Yes it was! Thank you

[@bradfordmaronde9951]

What a great video. Thank you for all the tips on parking, food and places to stay!

[@DanaBerez]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@juliajuliaana1584]

Very helpful and informative video for those who are interested to visit Tuscany. I have never been in countryside of Florence, but it is on my bucket list for sure. And I love Montalcino wines🍷😁, woow you had a great experience there. I have visited the winery once as well, but in the different part of Italy.

[@DanaBerez]

Glad it was helpful!

[@socialite8218]

Very helpful

[@DanaBerez]

Glad you think so!

[@shefsibel]

Wow this video came at a perfect time as I am planning my trip to Italy and south of Tuscany for this summer 😍 Super helpful and informative guide as always, thank you for sharing!

[@DanaBerez]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ZeinaReichardt]

We're in Rome on our way to Tuscany, and your guide was great and very helpful. We feel allot more confident in how to approach the region

[@DanaBerez]

Glad it was helpful!

[@shylow3833]

How much was it to get to Tuscany from Rome and how?

[@isabelg8788]

We are renting a car in Chiusi as well and staying in Montepulciano. We decided to just return the car in the Florence airport because back tracking 30 mintues to Chiusi to return the car, then take a 2 hr train to Florence, is longer than driving 1.5 hours to Florence. Hopefully my husband can navigate easily once we get to busier Florence. We avoided returning in the town center because of all the ZTLs, so our hotel suggested we return at the airport.

[@DanaBerez]

Good for you!! Have an amazing trip!

[@Harcix]

I think you can drive into the old towns if you stay there. You need to check with your accomodation. They are called ZTL zones

[@DanaBerez]

Thanks for sharing! Yes, you need a pass and it is not easy to drive in the towns. I would not recommend that.

[@letakennedy]

How fortuitous that you posted this today! I was just planning for a trip to Tuscany this afternoon! 😁. Excited for your tips.

[@marisv2]

Thank you for your video’s!!! I will be in the Tuscany area soon! On count down! Can’t wait! ❤😊

[@DanaBerez]

Have fun!

[@marisv2]

@@DanaBerez thank you ♥️

[@carrisyiu9596]

Thanks for all the travel tips Dana particularly in where to stay and how to rent a car. I'm booking a family trip to Tuscany as I type this comment and I found your video super helpful. A million thanks!

[@DanaBerez]

You are most welcome! Thank you for your kind words and supporting :) I hope you have a lovely trip and enjoy it to the fullest!

[@marlenabeck78]

Wonderful video! I'm in the early stages of potentially traveling to Tuscany. Were there other guests staying at the agriturismo while you were there or did you have the place to yourself (besides the hosts)?

[@DanaBerez]

Yes, there were other guests but not many. Maybe two other groups.

[@tammyjohnson6822]

Hi Dana: love your videos and we are planning a trip to Italy May 2025. Venice, Florence, Rome with a couple of nights in the Val D’Orcia area. Do you remember seeing poppies while you were there? It’s my favorite flower and I see photos of them and would love to see a field of them. I know it’s and obscure question but if you did see them I would love your tips on where to see them as well. Thanks.

[@maxmxl]

I'm quite sure that between April and May you'll find plenty of poppies, at least from Florence to Val d'Orcia, my advice is to avoid main roads on south of Siena and wandering until your accomodation.

[@robcig]

Great video, very informative thankyou. Do you know much about Castelo di Montegulfoni? I’ve read mixed reviews online, not sure if anyone can comment.

[@Kj87987]

Do you remember what coverage you got for the car. I’m so scared to drive but I want to see the countryside

[@maggiepena7239]

Like your video cause it’s a dream of mine to go to Tuscany but not sure exactly how much I need to save $ to pay for this trip. So very nervous about that.

[@DouglasMedeiros-k1y]

Awesome video, we are also from New Jersey and are planning to go in September 2024. We want to stay countryside and do day trips into Florence and Pisa. Any recommendations?

[@maricar3502]

Hi there!! My husband & I are to going to Florence/Tuscany next month. We both love to drink wine & its a must for us to do wine tasting in Tuscany. Our plan is to go first in Florence, will stay for 3 days then drive to Tuscany & stay for 3-4 days. My question is do you think it’s better for us just to take the day trip tour to visit Tuscany area & do the wine tasting & stay a bit longer in Florence OR it’s a must that we have to drive in Tuscany & stay there? Hope u can give me advise. thank you!

[@angelikaflores3150]

What is the camera you used to shoot? 😍

[@DanaBerez]

Linked on the description box.

[@ChristyCadle]

This is great! Thanks for sharing. Is Ristorante la terrazza the right spot? I looked it up but the trip advisor link takes me to La Terrazza which doesn't look to be on the water. Do you happen to have a link to this restaurant?

[@Impartial.Observer]

Thank you, Dana... great video. Wher eis the ristorante la terraza? Which city or town? Thank you so much!

[@syediqbal7865]

Nice

[@okiokic]

Thank you👌❤️

[@kellybunting2381]

Hi!! Can you tell me the address or the town that Ristorante la Terrazza is in? I googled it and found one in Tuscany but it looks different than the one in your video. I’m staying in Val d’ Orcia in September and would LOVE to visit this restaurant 🙂

[@whackedw]

at Della Val d’Orcia

[@justagirlguillory740]

What driving map app did you use to get route directions?

[@typicallytheo]

For agriturismos, what are the best booking sites to find a place to stay? Airbnb, Expedia? What did you have the most luck with?

[@Giselle18790]

If you’re still looking I booked with Relais Villa Olmo, just outside of Florence but with easy access

[@ryannicholls8579]

Following

[@MusicandTravel-2024]

Great 👍🏽 video

[@DanaBerez]

Thank you! 👍

[@Debbie1Vig]

Hi Dana! I am going to Italy soon and your video is soooo very informative. I'm wondering if you can give me advice - we are taking a train from Venice to Florence and want to see Florence including the 12 hour tour you mention and the Tuscany regions you mention in your video. We will have 1/2 day on arrival day into Florence, then 4 full days, and then another short day to Amalfi. Would you suggest, when we get into Florence, staying in Florence and then going to Tuscany or heading to Tuscany first and end in Florence then on to Amalfi? Not sure if we should stay more days in Florence or Tuscany!

[@murtila4456]

Florence is in Tuscany so you can easily plan some day trips by train.

[@alialexandre6764]

Hi, how did you find the parking lots? Did you use a specific website? Thanks!

[@pianomanny1397]

This was SO helpful. Can't thank you enough for taking time to explain in so much detail. How did you get the wine back to the US? Was it a "trustful" experience? Thank you!

[@DanaBerez]

You are so welcome! It was fine they asked me if I had anything to declare I said a few bottles of wine and they just let me go. Also, I got a few cases shipped.

[@rafaelgonzalezvega]

We are planning a trip to Italy very soon and plan to visit the Tuscany area as well. We plan to drive up from Rome to Tuscany.. Any recommendations where to rent a car just north of Rome to drive to Tuscany.?? I would prefer to rent a vehicle that is not in the city limits to avoid the traffic as much as possible.

[@autumvaught2660]

Thanks for all the tips. But I will say, driving in Souther Italy is very different. Southern Italian driving is what most people reference when they talk about the crazy driving.🤪

[@DanaBerez]

Ahh! Yes I can imagine 😮😮😅

[@briannalandry144]

Thanks for the tips! But also…where can I get the really cute white dress 😁

[@TheIchiban2000]

Which company you used to ship the wines you bought? Im heading to tuscany and want to know how to get them back?

[@DanaBerez]

The wineries facilitated this for us since we purchased directly from the winery.

[@TheIchiban2000]

@DanaBerez great! So they can ship like a case or mixed case back?

[@DanaBerez]

@@TheIchiban2000 Yes, they sure can. Majority of them will offer this and you have to pay for shipping.

[@TheIchiban2000]

@@DanaBerez thank you for the information and help

[@passportnomads]

Hi Dana! Can I please ask the town you picked your car up in? We are trying to organise one now and am so confused. Thank you!

[@DanaBerez]

Hi! In Civitavecchia!

[@catalianteodor]

How did you go back to your agriturismo after wine tasting?

[@taradonaldson3847]

What month did you travel to Tuscany?

[@jandeccio9093]

We had the worst experience with Europcar. Picked up in Florence.

[@DanaBerez]

Sorry to hear that.

[@SRH58]

Do they have non alcoholic wine or juice?? We don't drink but wondering.... thanks

[@gloritabartholomew6585]

Where can I download the itinerary?

[@DanaBerez]

I don't have a specific itinerary to share, but you can watch my Tuscany vlog and see if anything in that vlog interests you for your own trip :)

[@gloritabartholomew6585]

Thank you ! Planning trip with your videos

[@gloritabartholomew6585]

How can I access the map for the vineyards ?

[@DanaBerez]

@@gloritabartholomew6585 I responded to another viewers comment and it may also be in the description box.

[@ZenaidaBanquillo]

I'm a senior from the Philippines. I'm praying to work there God willing. Do I need to get a visa,? Do they accept senior worker? Thank you, and God bless.🙏🏻

[@deborahkain3999]

How do I download the map of the wineries?

[@yashpatwari6574]

Hey Dana love your travel vlogs. Have been watching them to help plan my Italy trip. Wanted a suggestion. I am planning a 10 day Italy trip. As I am travelling to Venice for a day and amalfi coast for 3 nights. After Rome do you suggest I should do the Florence/ Tuscany region for 2-3 days or Milan / Como. Would appreciate your response. Thanks

[@Ms.h370]

Wow she never responded!? Hope you enjoyed your trip

[@yashpatwari6574]

Hahah yes I did. Thanks

[@a004]

I'm confused, so which town is the best to stay in? I get it that Val d'orcha is the region, but where in there is best for hotels?

[@DanaBerez]

My opinion I would stay not in a town but rather in a farm house in the region of the Val Dorcia. If you like towns, Pienza is nice and pretty flat! Hope that helps :)

[@evasquez964]

What city are those restaurants located?

[@DanaBerez]

They were all located near the Val D' Orcia area

[@lauralazzerini145]

Tha very last restaurant "la terrazza" l think is located in the small beautiful town of Bagno Vignoni!

[@evasquez964]

@@lauralazzerini145 thank you we found it! We hope to visit it.

[@DanaBerez]

@@lauralazzerini145 bingo! You are absolutely right!

[@DanaBerez]

@@evasquez964 yes I hope so too! You will love it.

[@bbbrunella]

We have never been asked for an International Drivers License in Italy. We only ever use Hertz.

[@DanaBerez]

Neither have I… the point is your supposed to have one. Doesn’t matter what car rental company you use it’s the law.

[@faithsfarmlife1424]

Where is the cheapest nicest place to stay

[@Harcix]

Did they actually ask for international driving license?

[@Harcix]

Never heard rental companies asking for it to US citizens

[@DanaBerez]

I don’t remember actually. You are free to do what you want and take this advice with a grain of salt.

[@syediqbal7865]

How😂 can I apply tuscany

[@victoriaolson8985]

Confused: Europe Car or Auto Europe?

[@nireshkaurks]

What if I'm travelling solo? Driving a car doesn't make sense 😭 someone help

[@maxmxl]

Pick a bycicle! (I'm serious)

[@marcellecardoso7478]

What about drinking and driving? Im worry about that.

[@maxmxl]

you have a limit, 0,5, but very rare controls.

[@InfoQforYou]

I'm from Jepara, the city of Carving, Indonesia

[@richmaietta6820]

Ride a bike - you see more

[@DanaBerez]

Yes, next time I will. Perhaps this Spring!

[@marcobracci7905]

Andate ad assaggiare L olio d oliva che è il migliore al mondo tutti vino vino non fa neanche bene

[@DanaBerez]

😀

[@dineoutlongbeachrestaurant9819]

It's called Chuisi and pronounced "Coo see"

[@carpediemmcmxxci]

I’m too poor for this video.

[@williamcavanagh8982]

Pleasant kooking well spoken young lady but give the hands a rest.

[@jamjamjellyjam1]

Very helpful! Thank you!

[@DanaBerez]

Glad it was helpful!