We just came back from our second trip to Europe. We are aging and would like to attempt a trip to Italy/France next year. I do all the itinerary with the help and support from this forum!!
I was thinking about landing in Venice for 3 days, then 3 days in Milan with a day trip to Lake Como, travel to Genoa for 2 days then on to Nice for 3 days, with a day trip to Cannes and leave from Nice back to the States. I give myself a year to plan and work out travel arrangements. This year we are hoping to have our 10 year old grand daughter (who has travelled much with us in the US). Any recommendations or thoughts? Thanks!
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Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, USA
16027 posts
When you say days do you mean 4 nights or 3 nights? To me, I count 2 nights as giving 1 full day.
If you are taking the grand does that mean you will travel in summer? How are you with heat?
Genoa is an interesting choice. Was there a particular thing you want to see there? I might choose a smaller city for a different feel from Venice and Milan.
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Forest Grove, OR
12090 posts
I would love to know what time of year you will travel.
Rather than 3 nights (I presume) in Milan, why not stay at Lake Como? Charming and beautiful, a contrast to your other cities.
Three locations in 10 or 11 nights is the fastest I would travel. We are of an age where we don’t like to move even that fast. I would skip Genoa in favor of more time on the French Riviera if travel times would support it.