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ToDo

2005-09-13T11:50:59Z

62.6.139.11:

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|-
|'''Action'''
|'''Action By(Status)'''
|-
|Print wiki
|MW([[Image:blank.gif]])
|-
|Book Rome youth hostel
|MG([[Image:tick.gif]])
|-
|Book Naples accomodation
|MG([[Image:tick.gif]])
|-
|Book Sorento accomodation
|MG([[Image:tick.gif]])
|-
|Sicily plan and accomodation
|MW([[Image:blank.gif]])
|-
|Ring and confirm details with De Salis Hotel nr Stansted
|TS([[Image:tick.gif]])
|-
|Have a haircut
|MG([[Image:tick.gif]])TS([[Image:tick.gif]])
|-
|Burn Italian CD for journey down
|TS([[Image:tick.gif]])
|-
|Sufficient reading
|MG,MW,TS
|-
|Buy shoes and shorts
|TS([[Image:tick.gif]])
|-
|Update packing list
|TS([[Image:tick.gif]])
|}

Italy

2005-09-13T11:21:03Z

62.6.139.11: /* Overall Planning Status */

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[[Image:italy-map.jpg|right]]

== Overall Planning Status ==

{| border="0" cellpadding="2"
| [[Image:tick.gif]] || Flights booked
|-
| [[Image:tick.gif]] || Locations decided for each day
|-
| [[Image:tick.gif]] || Transport to/from airports arranged - [http://www.airport-hotel-shop.co.uk/stansted/de-salis-hotel.html De-Salis Hotel] - 01279 817821
|-
| [[Image:tick.gif]] || Accommodation booked
|-
| [[Image:tick.gif]] || Detailed itineary completed
|}

== Itinerary ==

==== Outbound Flight ====

From London Stansted (STN) to Pisa Florence (PSA)
Wednesday, 14 Sep 05, Flight 584

Depart London Stansted (STN) 06:45
Arrive Pisa Florence (PSA) 10:00

=== Tour of Italy ===

{| border="1" cellpadding="2"
! Date !! Where we're staying that night !! Hotel Name !!Room Type!! Link !! Paid ||Due
|-
| 14th Sept (Weds) || Arrive into Pisa airport [[Tuscany#Day 1 (Wed 14th September) - Home to Pisa|Pisa]]||'''Villa Kinzica''', P.ZZA ARCIVESCOVADO, 2,Pisa,Italy,56100||Triple (w/Breakfast)||[http://www.all-hotels.com/xbook/servlet/hotel-details?hotl_id=270289 link]||114.00 EUR + Booking charge (Tom)||0
|-
| 15th Sept (Thurs) || [[Tuscany#Day 2 (Thu 15th September) - Pisa to Florence|Florence]]|| '''Plus Camping Michelangelo''', Florence||Tent!|| [http://www.ecvacanze.it/ing/michelangelo_home.asp link]||£10.77 Booking charges & deposit (Tom)||£64-98 on arrival
|-
| 16th Sept (Fri) || [[Tuscany#Day 3 (Fri 16th September) - Florence |Florence]]||as above||Tent!||[http://www.ecvacanze.it/ing/michelangelo_home.asp link]||||
|-
| 17th Sept (Sat) || [[Tuscany#Day 4 (Sat 14th September) - Florence to Siena|Sienna]]||'''Arcobaleno Boutique Hotel'''||Triple (w/breakfast)||[http://www.all-hotels.com/xbook/servlet/hotel-details link]||141.45 EUR||0
|-
| 18th Sept (Sun) || [[Central#Rome - General Info|Rome]]||'''Hostel Roma Inn 2000''',Via Agostino Depretis #65 Int.12, 00184 - Rome, tel. +39 064740378||7 bed mixed dorm||[http://www.hostels.com/en/availability.php/HostelNumber.2282 link]||EUR 21.48||EUR 178.20
|-
| 19th Sept (Mon) || [[Central#Rome - General Info|Rome]]||'''Hostel Roma Inn 2000'''||7 bed mixed dorm||[http://www.hostels.com/en/availability.php/HostelNumber.2282 link]||||
|-
| 20th Sept (Tues) || [[Central#Rome - General Info|Rome]]||'''Hostel Roma Inn 2000'''||7 bed mixed dorm||[http://www.hostels.com/en/availability.php/HostelNumber.2282 link]||||
|-
| 21st Sept (Weds) || [[Central#Naples|Naples]] '''NB: [http://www.fco.gov.uk/servlet/Front?pagename=OpenMarket%2FXcelerate%2FShowPage&c=Page&cid=1007029390590&a=KCountryAdvice&aid=1013618386046 Local public transport strike]'''||'''Hotel Albergo Del Golfo ***''', Vicoletto Sedile di Porto, Naples, 80134||Triple (w/breakfast)||[http://www.all-hotels.com/xbook/servlet/hotel-details?hotl_id=328962&available=%22true%22 link]||EUR 123||0
|-
| 22nd Sept (Thurs) || [[Central#Sorrento|Sorrento]]||'''Casa Susy''' (B&B/ Hostal), Via Cappucini #36, 80067 - Sorrento, +39 0818073188||3 bed private en-suite||[http://www.hostelworld.com/availability.php/CasaSusy-Sorrento-6675 link]||£7.45||£56.85
|-
| 23rd Sept (Fri) || [[Sicily#Taormina|Taormina]] || '''Hotel La Pensione Svizzera''', Via L. Pirandello, 26 - 98039 Taormina, +39.094223790 || Triple (w/breakfast) || [http://www.pensionesvizzera.com/english/ link] || 125.00 EUR || 0
|-
| 24th Sept (Sat) || [[Sicily#Taormina|Taormina]] || '''Hotel Condor''', Via Dietro Cappuccini, 1 - 98039 Palermo, +39.0942.23124 || Triple || [http://www.condorhotel.com/ link] || 110.00 EUR || 0
|-
| 25th Sept (Sun) || [[Sicily#Palermo|Palermo]] || '''PoliteamAffitti''', Corso Scina', 27 - 90139 Palermo, +39.340.521.0329 || Quintuple (!) || [http://www.politeamaffitti.com/ link] || £69.25 || 56.00 EUR
|-
| 26th Sept (Mon) || [[Sicily#Palermo|Palermo]] || as above || Quintuple (!) || [http://www.politeamaffitti.com/ link] || ||
|-
| 27th Sept (Tues) || (Depart from Palermo airport) '''NB: [http://www.fco.gov.uk/servlet/Front?pagename=OpenMarket%2FXcelerate%2FShowPage&c=Page&cid=1007029390590&a=KCountryAdvice&aid=1013618386046 Air Traffic Control strike (12:00-16:00)]'''
|}

==== Inbound Flight ====

From Palermo (PMO) to London Stansted (STN)
Tuesday, 27 Sep 05, Flight 3919

Depart Palermo (PMO) 21:10
Arrive London Stansted (STN) 23:15

== Budget ==

Budget details are available [[Budget|here]].

== Final Preparation ==
=== Packing ideas ===
Packing ideas are [[Packing|here]].

=== Action Items ===
Action items from our meeting on Thursday the 8th of September are [[ToDo|here]].

== Itinerary Details ==

==== [[Tuscany]] (e.g. Pisa and Florence)====
==== [[Central|Central Italy]] (e.g. Rome and Naples)====
==== [[Sicily]] (e.g. Etna and Palermo)====

== Reviews from the Critics ==

''I think that's marvellous!'' -- Barbara

''You've got too much time on your hands'' -- Matt

''Bring me back a roman legion- Tom'' -- Sid

''Get a life!!'' --Dave

Italy

2005-09-13T11:17:26Z

62.6.139.11: /* Reviews from the Critics */

Click ''edit this page'' at the top to add your own information. Information on how to use MediaWiki is available [http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Editing here].

[[Image:italy-map.jpg|right]]

== Overall Planning Status ==

{| border="0" cellpadding="2"
| [[Image:tick.gif]] || Flights booked
|-
| [[Image:tick.gif]] || Locations decided for each day
|-
| [[Image:tick.gif]] || Transport to/from airports arranged - [http://www.airport-hotel-shop.co.uk/stansted/de-salis-hotel.html De-Salis Hotel] - 01279 817821
|-
| [[Image:tick.gif]] || Accommodation booked
|-
| [[Image:blank.gif]] || Detailed itineary completed
|}

== Itinerary ==

==== Outbound Flight ====

From London Stansted (STN) to Pisa Florence (PSA)
Wednesday, 14 Sep 05, Flight 584

Depart London Stansted (STN) 06:45
Arrive Pisa Florence (PSA) 10:00

=== Tour of Italy ===

{| border="1" cellpadding="2"
! Date !! Where we're staying that night !! Hotel Name !!Room Type!! Link !! Paid ||Due
|-
| 14th Sept (Weds) || Arrive into Pisa airport [[Tuscany#Day 1 (Wed 14th September) - Home to Pisa|Pisa]]||'''Villa Kinzica''', P.ZZA ARCIVESCOVADO, 2,Pisa,Italy,56100||Triple (w/Breakfast)||[http://www.all-hotels.com/xbook/servlet/hotel-details?hotl_id=270289 link]||114.00 EUR + Booking charge (Tom)||0
|-
| 15th Sept (Thurs) || [[Tuscany#Day 2 (Thu 15th September) - Pisa to Florence|Florence]]|| '''Plus Camping Michelangelo''', Florence||Tent!|| [http://www.ecvacanze.it/ing/michelangelo_home.asp link]||£10.77 Booking charges & deposit (Tom)||£64-98 on arrival
|-
| 16th Sept (Fri) || [[Tuscany#Day 3 (Fri 16th September) - Florence |Florence]]||as above||Tent!||[http://www.ecvacanze.it/ing/michelangelo_home.asp link]||||
|-
| 17th Sept (Sat) || [[Tuscany#Day 4 (Sat 14th September) - Florence to Siena|Sienna]]||'''Arcobaleno Boutique Hotel'''||Triple (w/breakfast)||[http://www.all-hotels.com/xbook/servlet/hotel-details link]||141.45 EUR||0
|-
| 18th Sept (Sun) || [[Central#Rome - General Info|Rome]]||'''Hostel Roma Inn 2000''',Via Agostino Depretis #65 Int.12, 00184 - Rome, tel. +39 064740378||7 bed mixed dorm||[http://www.hostels.com/en/availability.php/HostelNumber.2282 link]||EUR 21.48||EUR 178.20
|-
| 19th Sept (Mon) || [[Central#Rome - General Info|Rome]]||'''Hostel Roma Inn 2000'''||7 bed mixed dorm||[http://www.hostels.com/en/availability.php/HostelNumber.2282 link]||||
|-
| 20th Sept (Tues) || [[Central#Rome - General Info|Rome]]||'''Hostel Roma Inn 2000'''||7 bed mixed dorm||[http://www.hostels.com/en/availability.php/HostelNumber.2282 link]||||
|-
| 21st Sept (Weds) || [[Central#Naples|Naples]] '''NB: [http://www.fco.gov.uk/servlet/Front?pagename=OpenMarket%2FXcelerate%2FShowPage&c=Page&cid=1007029390590&a=KCountryAdvice&aid=1013618386046 Local public transport strike]'''||'''Hotel Albergo Del Golfo ***''', Vicoletto Sedile di Porto, Naples, 80134||Triple (w/breakfast)||[http://www.all-hotels.com/xbook/servlet/hotel-details?hotl_id=328962&available=%22true%22 link]||EUR 123||0
|-
| 22nd Sept (Thurs) || [[Central#Sorrento|Sorrento]]||'''Casa Susy''' (B&B/ Hostal), Via Cappucini #36, 80067 - Sorrento, +39 0818073188||3 bed private en-suite||[http://www.hostelworld.com/availability.php/CasaSusy-Sorrento-6675 link]||£7.45||£56.85
|-
| 23rd Sept (Fri) || [[Sicily#Taormina|Taormina]] || '''Hotel La Pensione Svizzera''', Via L. Pirandello, 26 - 98039 Taormina, +39.094223790 || Triple (w/breakfast) || [http://www.pensionesvizzera.com/english/ link] || 125.00 EUR || 0
|-
| 24th Sept (Sat) || [[Sicily#Taormina|Taormina]] || '''Hotel Condor''', Via Dietro Cappuccini, 1 - 98039 Palermo, +39.0942.23124 || Triple || [http://www.condorhotel.com/ link] || 110.00 EUR || 0
|-
| 25th Sept (Sun) || [[Sicily#Palermo|Palermo]] || '''PoliteamAffitti''', Corso Scina', 27 - 90139 Palermo, +39.340.521.0329 || Quintuple (!) || [http://www.politeamaffitti.com/ link] || £69.25 || 56.00 EUR
|-
| 26th Sept (Mon) || [[Sicily#Palermo|Palermo]] || as above || Quintuple (!) || [http://www.politeamaffitti.com/ link] || ||
|-
| 27th Sept (Tues) || (Depart from Palermo airport) '''NB: [http://www.fco.gov.uk/servlet/Front?pagename=OpenMarket%2FXcelerate%2FShowPage&c=Page&cid=1007029390590&a=KCountryAdvice&aid=1013618386046 Air Traffic Control strike (12:00-16:00)]'''
|}

==== Inbound Flight ====

From Palermo (PMO) to London Stansted (STN)
Tuesday, 27 Sep 05, Flight 3919

Depart Palermo (PMO) 21:10
Arrive London Stansted (STN) 23:15

== Budget ==

Budget details are available [[Budget|here]].

== Final Preparation ==
=== Packing ideas ===
Packing ideas are [[Packing|here]].

=== Action Items ===
Action items from our meeting on Thursday the 8th of September are [[ToDo|here]].

== Itinerary Details ==

==== [[Tuscany]] (e.g. Pisa and Florence)====
==== [[Central|Central Italy]] (e.g. Rome and Naples)====
==== [[Sicily]] (e.g. Etna and Palermo)====

== Reviews from the Critics ==

''I think that's marvellous!'' -- Barbara

''You've got too much time on your hands'' -- Matt

''Bring me back a roman legion- Tom'' -- Sid

''Get a life!!'' --Dave

ToDo

2005-09-12T09:15:29Z

62.6.139.11:

{|border="1" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="2"
|-
|'''Action'''
|'''Action By(Status)'''
|-
|Print wiki
|MW([[Image:blank.gif]])
|-
|Book Rome youth hostel
|MG([[Image:blank.gif]])
|-
|Book Naples accomodation
|MG([[Image:blank.gif]])
|-
|Book Sorento accomodation
|MG([[Image:blank.gif]])
|-
|Sicily plan and accomodation
|MW([[Image:blank.gif]])
|-
|Ring and confirm details with De Salis Hotel nr Stansted
|TS([[Image:blank.gif]])
|-
|Have a haircut
|MG([[Image:tick.gif]])TS([[Image:tick.gif]])
|-
|Burn Italian CD for journey down
|TS([[Image:tick.gif]])
|-
|Sufficient reading
|MG,MW,TS
|-
|Buy shoes and shorts
|TS([[Image:tick.gif]])
|-
|Update packing list
|TS([[Image:tick.gif]])
|}

Italy

2005-09-06T11:36:51Z

62.6.139.11: /* Reviews from the Critics */

Tuscany

2005-08-31T08:34:35Z

62.6.139.11: /* To do */

{{Infobox_RegionIT |
name = Toscana |
fullname = Regione Toscana |
isocode =   |
capital = [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florence Florence] |
governor = Claudio Martini (''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olive+Tree Olive Tree]'') |
zone = [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central+Italy Central Italy] |
province = [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Province+of+Arezzo Arezzo] [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Province+of+Florence Firenze] [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Province+of+Grosseto Grosseto] [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Province+of+Livorno Livorno] [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Province+of+Lucca Lucca] [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Province+of+Massa-Carrara Massa-Carrara] [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Province+of+Pisa Pisa] [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Province+of+Pistoia Pistoia] [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Province+of+Prato Prato] [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Province+of+Siena Siena] |
municipality = 287 |
arearank = 5th |
area = 22,990 |
areapercent = 7.6 |
population_as_of = 2001 |
populationrank = 9th |
population = 3,497,806 |
populationpercent = 6.1 |
populationdensity = 152 |
coatofarms = [[Image:Toscana-Bandiera.png]] |
map = [[Image:Italy Regions Tuscany Map.png]] |
flag = [[Image:FlagofTuscany.png|thumb|[[Flag of Tuscany|Flag]]]]
}}

Tom is filling in some information here... Will update again soon

== Overview ==
Tuscany was the region in which the Italian Renaissance produced its first results. The unique artistic patrimony of this region includes architecture, painting and sculpture, collected in dozens of famous museums like the Uffizi in Florence and in situ in even quite small cities.

Tuscany is also known for its wines (most famous of which are Chianti, Morellino di Scansano and Brunello di Montalcino) and has 120 protected regions (nature reserves).

Notable tourist destinations in Tuscany include Florence, Pisa, Lucca, Maremma (in Grosseto province), Crete Senesi, and Siena. Though it is famous for its villas, Tuscany is currently promoting "agritourism" (Agriturismo), in which visitors stay on working farms.
==Plan of action==
===Day 1 (Wed 14th September) - Home to Pisa===
Out plane lands at 10:00 in [http://wikitravel.org/en/Pisa Pisa] so we will have the whole day to explore the city, sample the cuisine and perhaps even the nightlife!
====Pisa Overview====
By far the best known sight in Pisa is the famous leaning tower which is but one of many architecturally and artistically important structures in the city's Campo dei Miracoli or Field of Miracles to the north of the old town center. The Campo dei Miracoli is also the site of the beautiful Duomo (the Cathedral), the Baptistry and the Camposanto (the monumental cemetry).
====Major Attractions====
* Campo dei Miracoli (Field of Miracles) including the leaning tower
* Wandering around Pisa, maybe taking in this [http://www.studiovanboxel.com/thebox/pisa/antonio.html Crazy Keith Haring Mural]
* Sample the local delicacy baccala alla Pisana (Dried Cod)
====To do====
{| border="0" cellpadding="2"
|-
| [[Image:tick.gif]] || Book Accomodation
|}

===Day 2 (Thu 15th September) - Pisa to Florence===
I think we should get the train to [http://wikitravel.org/en/Florence Florence] in to morning and spend some time seeing some of the sights there.
====Florence (Firenze) Overview====
A centre of medieval European trade and finance, the city is sometimes considered the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance. Florence is famous for its wealth of fine art and architecture.

It may be advisable to [http://www.tickitaly.com/ book tickets] to the most famous museums in advance!
====Must see attractions====
*The Duomo / Campanile
*Palazzo Vecchicio and Ponte Vecchicio Bridge
*Uffizi - Picture Museum
*Gallery dell'Accademia
*Bargello - Sculpture museum
*Boboli Gardens - Sculpture + greenery

====To do====
{| border="0" cellpadding="2"
|-
| [[Image:tick.gif]] || Book Accomodation
|}

===Day 3 (Fri 16th September) - Florence ===
See some more of the centre of florence
====Must see attractions====
We could see the main museums today as we know we will be there all day.

====To do====
{| border="0" cellpadding="2"
|-
| [[Image:tick.gif]] || Book Accomodation
|-
| [[Image:blank.gif]] || Book Museum Tickets(?!)
|}

===Day 4 (Sat 14th September) - Florence to Siena===
My friend James lives in Florence who could show us around today. We could get the train to [http://wikitravel.org/en/Siena Siena] in the afternoon. Alternatively we could possibly go to the Chianti region to see some nice old villages and visit some vineyards.
====Must see attractions====
* Vineyards
* Scenery
* Jim
====To do====
{| border="0" cellpadding="2"
|-
| [[Image:blank.gif]] || Book Accomodation
|-
| [[Image:blank.gif]] || Discuss with James
|}

===Day 5 (Sun 15th September) - Siena to Rome===
====Siena Overview====
Siena is described in my guide book as the perferct antidote to Florence, a unified modern city at ease with it's medieval aspect, ambience and traditions.
====Must see attractions====
* Architecture
* Il Campo (the main square)
====To do====
{| border="0" cellpadding="2"
|-
| [[Image:blank.gif]] || Book Accomodation
|-
| [[Image:blank.gif]] || Look at train availability
|}

==Outward connection==
We could get a train on Sunday afternoon to catch Matt's [[Central]] Leg of the journey.

Tuscany

2005-08-31T08:34:13Z

62.6.139.11: /* To do */

{{Infobox_RegionIT |
name = Toscana |
fullname = Regione Toscana |
isocode =   |
capital = [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florence Florence] |
governor = Claudio Martini (''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olive+Tree Olive Tree]'') |
zone = [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central+Italy Central Italy] |
province = [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Province+of+Arezzo Arezzo] [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Province+of+Florence Firenze] [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Province+of+Grosseto Grosseto] [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Province+of+Livorno Livorno] [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Province+of+Lucca Lucca] [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Province+of+Massa-Carrara Massa-Carrara] [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Province+of+Pisa Pisa] [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Province+of+Pistoia Pistoia] [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Province+of+Prato Prato] [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Province+of+Siena Siena] |
municipality = 287 |
arearank = 5th |
area = 22,990 |
areapercent = 7.6 |
population_as_of = 2001 |
populationrank = 9th |
population = 3,497,806 |
populationpercent = 6.1 |
populationdensity = 152 |
coatofarms = [[Image:Toscana-Bandiera.png]] |
map = [[Image:Italy Regions Tuscany Map.png]] |
flag = [[Image:FlagofTuscany.png|thumb|[[Flag of Tuscany|Flag]]]]
}}

Tom is filling in some information here... Will update again soon

== Overview ==
Tuscany was the region in which the Italian Renaissance produced its first results. The unique artistic patrimony of this region includes architecture, painting and sculpture, collected in dozens of famous museums like the Uffizi in Florence and in situ in even quite small cities.

Tuscany is also known for its wines (most famous of which are Chianti, Morellino di Scansano and Brunello di Montalcino) and has 120 protected regions (nature reserves).

Notable tourist destinations in Tuscany include Florence, Pisa, Lucca, Maremma (in Grosseto province), Crete Senesi, and Siena. Though it is famous for its villas, Tuscany is currently promoting "agritourism" (Agriturismo), in which visitors stay on working farms.
==Plan of action==
===Day 1 (Wed 14th September) - Home to Pisa===
Out plane lands at 10:00 in [http://wikitravel.org/en/Pisa Pisa] so we will have the whole day to explore the city, sample the cuisine and perhaps even the nightlife!
====Pisa Overview====
By far the best known sight in Pisa is the famous leaning tower which is but one of many architecturally and artistically important structures in the city's Campo dei Miracoli or Field of Miracles to the north of the old town center. The Campo dei Miracoli is also the site of the beautiful Duomo (the Cathedral), the Baptistry and the Camposanto (the monumental cemetry).
====Major Attractions====
* Campo dei Miracoli (Field of Miracles) including the leaning tower
* Wandering around Pisa, maybe taking in this [http://www.studiovanboxel.com/thebox/pisa/antonio.html Crazy Keith Haring Mural]
* Sample the local delicacy baccala alla Pisana (Dried Cod)
====To do====
{| border="0" cellpadding="2"
|-
| [[Image:tick.gif]] || Book Accomodation
|}

===Day 2 (Thu 15th September) - Pisa to Florence===
I think we should get the train to [http://wikitravel.org/en/Florence Florence] in to morning and spend some time seeing some of the sights there.
====Florence (Firenze) Overview====
A centre of medieval European trade and finance, the city is sometimes considered the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance. Florence is famous for its wealth of fine art and architecture.

It may be advisable to [http://www.tickitaly.com/ book tickets] to the most famous museums in advance!
====Must see attractions====
*The Duomo / Campanile
*Palazzo Vecchicio and Ponte Vecchicio Bridge
*Uffizi - Picture Museum
*Gallery dell'Accademia
*Bargello - Sculpture museum
*Boboli Gardens - Sculpture + greenery

====To do====
{| border="0" cellpadding="2"
|-
| [[Image:tick.gif]] || Book Accomodation
|}

===Day 3 (Fri 16th September) - Florence ===
See some more of the centre of florence
====Must see attractions====
We could see the main museums today as we know we will be there all day.

====To do====
{| border="0" cellpadding="2"
|-
| [[Image:tick.gif]] || Book Accomodation
|-
| [[Image:blank.gif]] || Book Museum Tickets(?!)
|}

===Day 4 (Sat 14th September) - Florence to Siena===
My friend James lives in Florence who could show us around today. We could get the train to [http://wikitravel.org/en/Siena Siena] in the afternoon. Alternatively we could possibly go to the Chianti region to see some nice old villages and visit some vineyards.
====Must see attractions====
* Vineyards
* Scenery
* Jim
====To do====
{| border="0" cellpadding="2"
|-
| [[Image:tick.gif]] || Book Accomodation
|-
| [[Image:blank.gif]] || Discuss with James
|}

===Day 5 (Sun 15th September) - Siena to Rome===
====Siena Overview====
Siena is described in my guide book as the perferct antidote to Florence, a unified modern city at ease with it's medieval aspect, ambience and traditions.
====Must see attractions====
* Architecture
* Il Campo (the main square)
====To do====
{| border="0" cellpadding="2"
|-
| [[Image:blank.gif]] || Book Accomodation
|-
| [[Image:blank.gif]] || Look at train availability
|}

==Outward connection==
We could get a train on Sunday afternoon to catch Matt's [[Central]] Leg of the journey.

Italy

2005-08-31T08:20:09Z

62.6.139.11: /* Tour of Italy */

Italy

2005-08-09T11:48:49Z

62.6.139.11: /* Tour of Italy */

Tuscany

2005-08-09T11:46:52Z

62.6.139.11:

{{Infobox_RegionIT |
name = Toscana |
fullname = Regione Toscana |
isocode =   |
capital = [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florence Florence] |
governor = Claudio Martini (''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olive+Tree Olive Tree]'') |
zone = [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central+Italy Central Italy] |
province = [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Province+of+Arezzo Arezzo] [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Province+of+Florence Firenze] [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Province+of+Grosseto Grosseto] [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Province+of+Livorno Livorno] [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Province+of+Lucca Lucca] [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Province+of+Massa-Carrara Massa-Carrara] [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Province+of+Pisa Pisa] [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Province+of+Pistoia Pistoia] [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Province+of+Prato Prato] [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Province+of+Siena Siena] |
municipality = 287 |
arearank = 5th |
area = 22,990 |
areapercent = 7.6 |
population_as_of = 2001 |
populationrank = 9th |
population = 3,497,806 |
populationpercent = 6.1 |
populationdensity = 152 |
coatofarms = [[Image:Toscana-Bandiera.png]] |
map = [[Image:Italy Regions Tuscany Map.png]] |
flag = [[Image:FlagofTuscany.png|thumb|[[Flag of Tuscany|Flag]]]]
}}

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== Overview ==
Tuscany was the region in which the Italian Renaissance produced its first results. The unique artistic patrimony of this region includes architecture, painting and sculpture, collected in dozens of famous museums like the Uffizi in Florence and in situ in even quite small cities.

Tuscany is also known for its wines (most famous of which are Chianti, Morellino di Scansano and Brunello di Montalcino) and has 120 protected regions (nature reserves).

Notable tourist destinations in Tuscany include Florence, Pisa, Lucca, Maremma (in Grosseto province), Crete Senesi, and Siena. Though it is famous for its villas, Tuscany is currently promoting "agritourism" (Agriturismo), in which visitors stay on working farms.
==Plan of action==
===Day 1 (Wed 14th September) - Home to Pisa===
Out plane lands at 10:00 in Pisa so we will have the whole day to explore the city, sample the cuisine and perhaps even the nightlife!
====Pisa Overview====
By far the best known sight in Pisa is the famous leaning tower which is but one of many architecturally and artistically important structures in the city's Campo dei Miracoli or Field of Miracles to the north of the old town center. The Campo dei Miracoli is also the site of the beautiful Duomo (the Cathedral), the Baptistry and the Camposanto (the monumental cemetry).
====Major Attractions====
* Campo dei Miracoli (Field of Miracles) including the leaning tower
* Wandering around Pisa, maybe taking in this [http://www.studiovanboxel.com/thebox/pisa/antonio.html Crazy Keith Haring Mural]
* Sample the local delicacy baccala alla Pisana (Dried Cod)
====To do====
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===Day 2 (Thu 15th September) - Pisa to Florence===
I think we should get the train to Florence in to morning and spend some time seeing some of the sights there.
====Florence (Firenze) Overview====
A centre of medieval European trade and finance, the city is sometimes considered the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance. Florence is famous for its wealth of fine art and architecture.

It may be advisable to [http://www.tickitaly.com/ book tickets] to the most famous museums in advance!
====Must see attractions====
*The Duomo / Campanile
*Palazzo Vecchicio and Ponte Vecchicio Bridge
*Uffizi - Picture Museum
*Gallery dell'Accademia
*Bargello - Sculpture museum
*Boboli Gardens - Sculpture + greenery

====To do====
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===Day 3 (Fri 16th September) - Florence (to Fiesole?)===
See some more of the centre of florence
====Must see attractions====
We could see the main museums today as we know we will be there all day. Could go to Fiesole (An ancient and beautiful village overlooking florence) and stay there overnight.
====To do====
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===Day 4 (Sat 14th September) - Florence to Siena===
My friend James lives in Florence who could show us around today. We could get the train to Siena in the afternoon. Alternatively we could possibly go to the Chianti region to see some nice old villages and visit some vineyards.
====Must see attractions====
* Vineyards
* Scenery
* Jim
====To do====
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===Day 5 (Sun 15th September) - Siena to Rome===
====Siena Overview====
Siena is described in my guide book as the perferct antidote to Florence, a unified modern city at ease with it's medieval aspect, ambience and traditions.
====Must see attractions====
* Architecture
* Il Campo (the main square)
====To do====
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==Outward connection==
We could get a train on Sunday afternoon to catch Matt's [[Central]] Leg of the journey.

Italy

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