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re: Anyone ever been to Italy in winter months ?
Posted on 3/2/22 at 7:19 pm to DukeSilver
Posted on 3/2/22 at 7:19 pm to DukeSilver
I went late September into early October in 2018 and it was fantastic. We were at Lake Como, Alba, Gaiole in Chianti and Capri. Weather was fantastic everywhere.
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Posted on 3/2/22 at 8:49 pm to jkylejohnson
Wife and I went in the winter for two weeks in 2019 right before COVID. We flew into Rome and went to Florence for 3 days with one night into Venice(water was so high). Went into Tuscany to a winery and had one of the best meals of our life.
Did Christmas in Rome and it was magnificent. Weather was awesome. Then took a train down to Pompeii then a van to Amalfi. We decided to stay in Praiano .
If there was anything we would do again it would probably not do Amalfi in the winter. It was the offseason and everything was shut down. We'd have to hike every day to find something open. However, we were so tired ripping and running through Italy it was a nice change of pace. The other sites because they were all still very crowded AF for that time of the year.
Did Christmas in Rome and it was magnificent. Weather was awesome. Then took a train down to Pompeii then a van to Amalfi. We decided to stay in Praiano .
If there was anything we would do again it would probably not do Amalfi in the winter. It was the offseason and everything was shut down. We'd have to hike every day to find something open. However, we were so tired ripping and running through Italy it was a nice change of pace. The other sites because they were all still very crowded AF for that time of the year.
This post was edited on 3/2/22 at 8:51 pm
Posted on 3/2/22 at 8:56 pm to jkylejohnson
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2 in Venice 2 in Florence 4 in rome
I would recommend this. Besides the vendors up in your shite, Rome one of my favorite cities I have ever been to. Venice can be seen in 2 days, but is a must to see. My travel goal is now to take a ferry from Venice to Dubrovnik.
Posted on 3/7/22 at 2:12 pm to jkylejohnson
Winter is fine. Just stay in Sicily if you want some warmth. NE Italy offers a nice mix of unique Venice and more ancient Verona (inland) and Ravenna (coastal). Trains among the 3 are excellent and efficient.
If Venice ends up on your list, be sure and contact dual NOLA/Venice artist Tony Green.
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Car rental isn't a big deal but in urban areas there will be better options including Uber. Especially in cities there will be lots of local regulations that will be hard to know... you'll get ticketed.
If Venice ends up on your list, be sure and contact dual NOLA/Venice artist Tony Green.
LINK
Car rental isn't a big deal but in urban areas there will be better options including Uber. Especially in cities there will be lots of local regulations that will be hard to know... you'll get ticketed.
Posted on 3/7/22 at 5:14 pm to jkylejohnson
Venice floods in the winter OP, so keep that in mind. The worst part about Venice though is the hordes of tourists so it may be worth it to see in the winter.
Outside of the temperature, the other negative about the winter is the much shorter days. 8-9 hours of daylight. So just keep that in minding when looking at itineraries that may be built for the summer.
I love traveling during off seasons though.
Outside of the temperature, the other negative about the winter is the much shorter days. 8-9 hours of daylight. So just keep that in minding when looking at itineraries that may be built for the summer.
I love traveling during off seasons though.
Posted on 3/7/22 at 8:02 pm to jkylejohnson
Wife and I went in February. No crowds at most spots.
Walked into the Colosseum. Forum mostly deserted. Walked into the Uffizi. Venice was not crowded even though it was the week before Carnivale.
I really enjoyed the slower pace. I will do it again some day.
Walked into the Colosseum. Forum mostly deserted. Walked into the Uffizi. Venice was not crowded even though it was the week before Carnivale.
I really enjoyed the slower pace. I will do it again some day.
This post was edited on 3/8/22 at 10:02 pm
Posted on 3/8/22 at 1:51 pm to jkylejohnson
We've been, repeatedly for years, in winter, usually around Mardi Gras...thanks to friends stationed there. Smaller crowds, cooler temps, less traffic: winter is a GREAT time to see Italy, except for beach resort areas--those tend to close up tight in the off season. I've been to the Amalfi Coast when it was so cold it was snowing in Ravello while raining in Minori, and we still had a good time.
Cold means you can walk without being sweaty and enjoy hearty meals and lots of stops for an espresso.
I'd pick two of your three cities and stay longer in each one, as I don't like to dart around and rush on vacation. For those three or a combination thereof, you DO NOT need a car & can easily take a train between. Just don't overpack so you can manage your luggage without too much struggle. Get a no-foreign-exchange-fee credit card & enjoy seeing the sights.
Cold means you can walk without being sweaty and enjoy hearty meals and lots of stops for an espresso.
I'd pick two of your three cities and stay longer in each one, as I don't like to dart around and rush on vacation. For those three or a combination thereof, you DO NOT need a car & can easily take a train between. Just don't overpack so you can manage your luggage without too much struggle. Get a no-foreign-exchange-fee credit card & enjoy seeing the sights.
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