We are planning a 12-14 day trip for 2 couples in mid to late September 2024. We have been to Italy several time but our friends have not. We are trying to balance places we have not been with what not to miss for our friends. Below are the places we would like to stay in, with a few days of wiggle room.
We are planning to fly in to Venice and rent a car, drive to Malcesine on Lake Garda. I know driving after a flight is not ideal, but we have done it in the past.
This is our working itinerary
Malcensine- 2 nights
Ortisei- 3 nights
Siena- 3-4 nights day trips, cooking class
Florence-1 full day and overnight to fly out
We have been to Venice, Florence and much of Tuscany, but feel like Tuscany is a must do for our friends who have never been to Italy. We want to enjoy small towns, food and wine and of course beautiful scenery, not looking for museum experiences on this trip. Any input on how to best make this work would be appreciated. Nothing is booked and I am open to suggestions.