Hello,
This is our first time going to Italy. We are 58 yo, and 61 yo active people. We enjoy art, museums and religious sights. We also really enjoy outdoors, hiking, and exploring off the main path. Our question is which direction to plan our trip - either starting in Milan, and leaving from Rome. Or starting south in Rome, leaving Milan. We're traveling at the end of June.
Our general plan: ( written North to South)
Milan 2 night, see the Duomo, and Last Supper
Florence 4 nights, see Cathedral, Uffizi gallery, David, museums, explore and have open days
Pescara - National park D'Abruzzo 2 nights, hike, explore coast
Rome 4 nights, ruins, Colosseum,Trevi fountain, St Peters' Vatican, museums.
Or in opposite direction -
Rome, Pescara ( and D'Abruzzo), Florence, Milan.
We wonder if it's a good idea to start in the South, with the abundance, crowds, chaos and fun of Rome, and then settle into our road trip, slow down in Florence, and wrap up in Milan. Or the other way North to South, All ideas much appreciated!!!