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Italy travel advice
Posted on 10/22/14 at 9:38 am
Posted on 10/22/14 at 9:38 am
So my wife and I have been thinking of taking a Europe trip later next year, and we saw some pretty damn reasonable flights to Milan for when we plan on going.
We have heard that Milan isn't that great as a place to visit, but the train rides to Venice and Florence from their are pretty doable.
So we are considering flying in to Milan, taking a train to Venice, then to Florence. MAYBE throwing in Pisa or Rome if we have time. We have also heard that Balogna is worth a visit over some other places as well.
However, we only have a week.
Anyone with any experience traveling Italy like this? Any advice regarding where to go, where to stay, getting there by train, etc?
We have heard that Milan isn't that great as a place to visit, but the train rides to Venice and Florence from their are pretty doable.
So we are considering flying in to Milan, taking a train to Venice, then to Florence. MAYBE throwing in Pisa or Rome if we have time. We have also heard that Balogna is worth a visit over some other places as well.
However, we only have a week.
Anyone with any experience traveling Italy like this? Any advice regarding where to go, where to stay, getting there by train, etc?
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Posted on 10/22/14 at 9:41 am to Fun Bunch
That's a lot of shite crammed into one week. Hell, you could spend months in Rome alone and not see half of the cool stuff. I'd do Rome over Milan in a heartbeat, but that is a personal preference. Why Milan? Just the airfare?
Posted on 10/22/14 at 9:42 am to Fun Bunch
We did Florence, Amalfi Coast, and Rome.
DO NOT skip on the Amalfi. Positano is where we went and it was our favorite place.
DO NOT skip on the Amalfi. Positano is where we went and it was our favorite place.
Posted on 10/22/14 at 9:44 am to ell_13
Amalfi is pretty damn far from Milan.
However, he can switch Cinque Terre for it. Still far-ish though
However, he can switch Cinque Terre for it. Still far-ish though
This post was edited on 10/22/14 at 9:46 am
Posted on 10/22/14 at 9:45 am to Fun Bunch
I lived in Italy for 2 years. The problem with Italy is that it's full of Italians.
Posted on 10/22/14 at 9:46 am to Teddy Ruxpin
If he can throw in Rome, he can throw in Amalfi.
Posted on 10/22/14 at 9:48 am to htownjeep
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Why Milan? Just the airfare?
The plan was just to fly into Milan and fly out of it. Its 500 dollars cheaper a person for whatever reason.
Really, Rome was just a thought. The real plan was to do Venice and Florence. And spend virtually no time in Milan.
Posted on 10/22/14 at 9:48 am to ell_13
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If he can throw in Rome, he can throw in Amalfi
I can say anything in a sentence on a message board. He isn't doing all that in a week.
Well, he can, if he likes 6 hours per location.
This post was edited on 10/22/14 at 9:49 am
Posted on 10/22/14 at 9:49 am to Fun Bunch
Skip Venice. It's pretty overrated if you ask me, and is out of the way.
If I were you, I would take the train and stay in Florence and take day trips to Siena, Pisa, Chianti, and southern Tuscany. That's the best way to spend a week.
Rome needs at least 3-4 days to really appreciate (seriously, you will feel overwhelmed if there for a day or so).
Almafi is way down there, and would likely just fly if you make it down. Its also a bit more seedy than the rest of Italy, and transport isn't as easy.
1 week isn't much time, we felt rushed just in Tuscany, so my advice would be to pick a region, and just stick there.
If I were you, I would take the train and stay in Florence and take day trips to Siena, Pisa, Chianti, and southern Tuscany. That's the best way to spend a week.
Rome needs at least 3-4 days to really appreciate (seriously, you will feel overwhelmed if there for a day or so).
Almafi is way down there, and would likely just fly if you make it down. Its also a bit more seedy than the rest of Italy, and transport isn't as easy.
1 week isn't much time, we felt rushed just in Tuscany, so my advice would be to pick a region, and just stick there.
Posted on 10/22/14 at 9:50 am to Fun Bunch
We flew into Venice, spent 2 nights there. Then hired a driver to bring us to Florence and stopped in Padua and Maranello on the way, stayed 3 or 4 nights there. Then took a train from Florence to Rome, spent another 3 or 4 nights there. Then we took a train from Rome to Naples to get on a boat and sail the coast, spent 2 nights doing that. It's pretty easy to get around, just need more than a week there to make it worthwhile.
Posted on 10/22/14 at 9:50 am to Teddy Ruxpin
quote:Okay?
I can say anything in a sentence on a message board.
quote:I didn't suggest he do all that. I told him what we did and suggested Amalfi above the others.
He isn't doing all that in a week.
Posted on 10/22/14 at 9:51 am to Fun Bunch
I spent an entire week in Florence, with a couple of day trips by train to other towns in Tuscany. Could have spent even more time just in that part of Italy.
Your agenda is too ambitious for my taste...
Your agenda is too ambitious for my taste...
Posted on 10/22/14 at 9:52 am to Fun Bunch
Went to rome, florence, pisa. and venice this past summer.
Pisa you can skip, there is only the leaning tower, dont do it.
I found florence and venice to be my favorites.
Heard great stuff about siena, which is close to florence. I unfortunately didnt have time to go there.
My favorite things in rome, florence, and venice were the non-touristy things we found when off the beaten path.
Wine tour in florence was great.
Also, frick the gondola rides in venice. So overrated. Hundreds of gondolas all around you allthe time. And unless you pay alot, you are sharing with others. And most gondoliers dont even sing
Pisa you can skip, there is only the leaning tower, dont do it.
I found florence and venice to be my favorites.
Heard great stuff about siena, which is close to florence. I unfortunately didnt have time to go there.
My favorite things in rome, florence, and venice were the non-touristy things we found when off the beaten path.
Wine tour in florence was great.
Also, frick the gondola rides in venice. So overrated. Hundreds of gondolas all around you allthe time. And unless you pay alot, you are sharing with others. And most gondoliers dont even sing
This post was edited on 10/22/14 at 9:55 am
Posted on 10/22/14 at 9:52 am to OceanMan
Cinque Terre is a series of villages if anyone is interested. Looks nice and in Florence area.
Posted on 10/22/14 at 9:52 am to OceanMan
Oh yeah and if you rent a car at any point, beware of little gray boxes on side of road. They are speed cameras and are literally everywhere. Its a ton of fun to drive there though.
Posted on 10/22/14 at 9:56 am to 995webmaster
Spent 10 days in Rome.
Could have easily spent 10 more.
Could have easily spent 10 more.
Posted on 10/22/14 at 9:57 am to Kajungee
quote:
Spent 10 days in Rome.
Could have easily spent 10 more.
Unfortunately true for just about anywhere worth visiting.
Why I hate Europeans and their 4 to 5 week vacations.
This post was edited on 10/22/14 at 9:58 am
Posted on 10/22/14 at 9:57 am to josh336
quote:
Heard great stuff about siena, which is close to florence. I unfortunately didnt have time to go there.
Siena is awesome. The cathedral was the best one we went to on our trip, it's over the top. Wish we had more time there. Would love to go there for the horse races.
Posted on 10/22/14 at 9:57 am to josh336
I did Rome Florence and Venice with the wife. We even went down to the Amalfi Coast. The Amalfi coast was very beautiful and we ate at a wonderful restaurant on the side of a hill amongs ancient ruins. great daytrip but it took ALL DAY (it was a ride).
Florence and Venice were fun and more relaxing than Rome. Rome was a must for me as I love ancient history and had to see the Vatican.
I think you will love it regardless of where you go.
Florence and Venice were fun and more relaxing than Rome. Rome was a must for me as I love ancient history and had to see the Vatican.
I think you will love it regardless of where you go.
Posted on 10/22/14 at 9:59 am to Fun Bunch
We flew into Rome (tickets were around $1100 each), stayed there for 3 days, took the train to Florence and stayed in the city for 2 days, then spent 3 days in the countryside just south of Florence, we then went back to Rome for a day before we left.
We felt like that was a lot for a 9/10 day trip. We enjoyed Florence and the Tuscan countryside the most. Rome great for the history factor and it's awesome to see the Coliseum and Forum (also, the Vatican) but I wish we could have found time to go to the Amalfi Coast. Bring good shoes, you'll probably be walking a ton.
We felt like that was a lot for a 9/10 day trip. We enjoyed Florence and the Tuscan countryside the most. Rome great for the history factor and it's awesome to see the Coliseum and Forum (also, the Vatican) but I wish we could have found time to go to the Amalfi Coast. Bring good shoes, you'll probably be walking a ton.
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