I just got back from 2 weeks in Italy. Loved it. One thing-I would never drive

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Dec 16, 2023
4:58:19am

Natedog916 All-American

I just got back from 2 weeks in Italy. Loved it. One thing-I would never drive

There, especially in Rome. It is insane how people drive.

We were a group of 9, so we didn’t get to do everything everyone wanted. My favorite day trip was from Frorence to Pisa with stops in Siena, San Gimignano, and Pisa with lunch and wine tasting at a Tuscan winery.

The family also really enjoyed the day trip to Pompeii and the David (my kids really surprised me on this one).

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Working on an Italy itinerary and interested in any recommendations. Flying

12/15/23 10:07pm

Florence is a must.

Ted Lasso

12/15/23 10:11pm

I’ve traveled all through multiple times. My favorite is Tuscany and hilltop

Idacoug

12/15/23 10:12pm

I definitely recommend eating some of the local food

Nikomedes

12/15/23 10:15pm

I'd stop in Bologna for lunch walking around their market then stay a couple nights in Florence.

Soupie

12/15/23 10:20pm

BM OBXCoug…the master of Italy travel

pistol12

12/15/23 10:18pm

Florence & Siena 👍👍

pistol12

12/15/23 10:19pm

If you’re renting a car, drive from Venice to Florence, stay however long you

babycarrot

12/15/23 10:19pm

As Romeo Montague once said “there is no world without the walls of Verona”

gaffer

12/15/23 10:20pm

The Arena is a more intact version of the Colluseum & will be used for opening ceremony of Olympics.

Soupie

12/15/23 10:22pm

Oh and while you’re in that area go see Lake Garda. Especially Sirmione.

gaffer

12/15/23 10:24pm

Sirmione is amazing. Our favorite spot on Garda is Malcesine. I prefer the

12/16/23 4:38am

Florence was my favorite. But also recommend Amalfi coast or Cique Terre.

shakavaka

12/15/23 10:24pm

Which is everywhere. Once a day, at least. 🙂

Soupie

12/15/23 10:25pm

If you do go to Cinque Terre eat some focaccia for me

gaffer

12/15/23 10:28pm

We got an Airbnb on the cliff edge. Best lunch I've ever had was focaccia

shakavaka

12/16/23 12:36am

Florence is the best place I’ve been in Italy. I would also recommend watching

Chefcurry

12/15/23 10:25pm

Also download RickStevesAudioEurope App. It has a ton of free guides walking

AFewThoughts

12/15/23 10:33pm

I second this.

federer

12/16/23 1:27am

The R. Steves audio tours are great!

Pinetree

12/16/23 11:00am

The Dominos pizza out there is so good. You have to try it

Bob Vance

12/15/23 10:26pm

RE: The Dominos pizza out there is so good. You have to try it

Preppy

12/15/23 11:03pm

Anyone been to the Dolomites? We are going to Italy too and deciding between

karatekid

12/15/23 10:26pm

I would go to Florence. The art, history, food, and museums are incredible.

diluigifan

12/15/23 10:29pm

Dolomites are great but should probably go to florence.

johnnybyu

12/15/23 10:37pm

You can't skip Florence if you've never been

korihor

12/15/23 11:00pm

If you've never been to Italy, start w/ the high points: Rome, Florence, Venice,

Emmett Fitz-Hume

12/15/23 11:50pm

I have never been to Italy but I am a huge hiker and that’s why I want to go

karatekid

12/16/23 7:43am

If it's about hiking, then it's a tough choice. Look at various via ferrata

Emmett Fitz-Hume

12/16/23 5:02pm

My favorite was Cinque terra, Rome is cool too

Dr T-bone

12/15/23 10:31pm

We spent 1 night in Riomagiorre, wish it had been 2-3 nights

oilman

12/15/23 10:51pm

Ostia Antica, San Gimignano, Hadrian’s Villa

12/15/23 10:32pm

San G is an absolute gem.

Natedog916

12/16/23 4:59am

How many days? And when are you going?

diluigifan

12/15/23 10:42pm

In the north we enjoyed hiking the Dolomites

korihor

12/15/23 10:50pm

Do you have any more info on climbing the Duomo? I'm not pulling up much on a

RUNBYU1

12/16/23 1:01am

Here's the official site. You can also get tix through agencies.

Emmett Fitz-Hume

12/16/23 1:11am

Thanks. That's the place I pulled up, but no 'Duomo' in the name so wasn't sure

RUNBYU1

12/16/23 1:18am

Renaissance Tuscany il Coco in Barga…

oilman

12/15/23 11:03pm

Cinque Terre was by far our favorite place. If you’re there in summer it’s

squints

12/15/23 11:20pm

My top three: Assisi, Cinque Terre, Ancient Rome

Mitty

12/16/23 12:02am

Assisi (and Umbria in general) is very underrated. We were in Assisi for

Emmett Fitz-Hume

12/16/23 12:10am

Yeah most people skip it, their loss

Mitty

12/16/23 12:19am

Umbria is terrific and a little more off the beaten path than Tuscany though

Pinetree

12/16/23 11:04am

Hard to pick a place in Italy not worth visiting. Venice, Florence and Rome are

Monomachos

12/16/23 12:21am

Go to Portorossa for the Cup.

jacobugath

12/16/23 12:23am

If you go south, go to Ercolano and Sorrento.

RebelScum

12/16/23 12:26am

I just got back from 2 weeks in Italy. Loved it. One thing-I would never drive

Natedog916

12/16/23 4:58am

Driving in Italy: Just pick up the rental car after you spend a few days in Rome

Pinetree

12/16/23 11:08am

We took the train everywhere and it was great.

Natedog916

12/16/23 11:18am

We've driven all over northern Italy without any trouble, including Milan, Genoa

12/16/23 3:27pm

Driving in Italy is awesome. Lots of spots as fast or faster than Germany.

Emmett Fitz-Hume

12/16/23 4:49pm

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