We have adjusted our itinerary and this is our current thinking (for this September):
Venice (land at noon)
Venice
Venice
Bologna
Bellagio
Bellagio
Bellagio
Verona
Verona
Hall
Salzburg
Salzburg
Hallstatt
Hallstatt
Krems, or Melk, or Vienna
Vienna
Vienna
leave from Vienna airport.
Also we are thinking of a short term car rental for our time at the Lakes. Has anybody followed any of Frommers "best-loved driving tours"? They suggest some routes around the Lakes area that sound wonderful.
Thanking you in advance for your feedback. Andrea.