re: Getting around in Italy

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Do you have a credit card with zero foreign transaction fees?

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Yes. I have a Capital One Venture, so no worries there.

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Milan sucks. I would go west towards Genoa to see the Cinque Terre wayyyyyyyyy before spending time in Milan. I flew into there and a half day was plenty.

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I know it isn't the most popular destination, but I've never been and would like to see the cathedral and the galleria. It is also the cheapest airport to fly into and is an easy access point for the Lakes region. We only have 3 full days there - first day will be a leisure day since we arrive 9 am IT time. We'll be some tired puppies . Second day we do sightseeing, third day is Varenna, then we roll out next morning.

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You will want to book the Trenitalia as it is high speed rail whenever possible. I booked this from Florence to Rome and it is great. Booking ahead will save money. It can be much more expensive to book the day of but it does provide flexibility to your schedule.

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When I was there in 2014, we took the Frecciarossa between Florence and Rome and also Rome and Naples - will definitely be booking that again. Prices online now are about 40 euro for Milan to Venice...couldn't figure out if that was for two people or one cause it seems cheap. I think I may just book train travel while there...maybe once we get times more finalized just go to the station and book all at once.



ETA: I'm also thinking about getting tickets to a soccer game. SS Lazio vs. Fiorentina in Rome on 5/15. Anyone have experience with that? I think it'd be something cool to see. I have a Fiorentina jersey, though not sure I'd want to wear it