Hi there,
My family (3 adults and 2 kids) plan to spend 2 weeks in Italy in September.
We are travelling from NZ and do not know if we will ever have the chance to get back, so would like to see as much as possible without making it too stressful by rushing around too much. I have been to Italy before (short stays in Rome, Florence and Milan) but it will be the first time for the others. We would like to see the top sites, but also a more authentic, less touristy side of Italy if possible.
So far, we have planned to:
Fly into Naples and spend 4 nights in the Amalfi region (drive the Amalfi Coast, hike the Trail of the Gods and take a day trip to Ischia)
* Fly to Catania in Sicily and spend 4 nights on the east coast of Sicily. Any suggestions for a home base and/or day trips? We would prefer not to be in a big city but may be relying on public transport. One of our party is keen to see Taormina, but we are flexible. Some beach time would be great.
* Fly to Puglia and spend 4 nights there. Where would be the best base? We are all keen to see Alberobello.
* Fly to Rome and spend 1 night there before flight home.
Is this a realistic itinerary or too rushed? Any comments or suggestions would be much appreciated.
Thanks very much for your help.