My wife and I are planning to visit Italy in September and would love advice/input on our itinerary. We only have 10 days and want to see as much as we can, but also do not want to be too overwhelmed. We appreciate any advise!
Day 1: Arrive in Bologna. Rent a car and drive to Dolomites (3.5 hour drive??)
Night 1: Sleep in hotel at Dolomites (Val Gardena)
Day 2: Explore Dolomites…relaxed day exploring towns at our own leisure
Night 2: Sleep in hotel at Dolomites (Val Gardena)
Day 3: Explore Dolomites..hike Altopiano
Night 3: Sleep in hotel at Dolomites (Val Gardena)
Day 4: Leave AM for Venice (3 hour drive) . Return rental car and explore Venice in the afternoon/evening
Night 4: Sleep in hotel in Venice
Day 5: Explore Venice
Night 5: Sleep in hotel in Venice
Day 6: AM train from Venice to Pisa. Spend 2-3 hours in Pisa visiting the leaning tower, etc.
Train from Pisa to Cinque Terre town of Riomaggiore, arriving in the late afternoon/PM
Night 6: Sleep in hotel in Riomaggiore
Day 7: Explore Cinque Terre
Night 7: Sleep in hotel in Riomaggiore
Day 8: AM train from Riomaggiore to Rome
Night 8: Sleep in hotel in Rome
Day 9: Explore Rome (Vatican AM and Colosseum PM)
Night 9: Sleep in Rome
Day 10: Explore Rome (Trevi Fountain, various piazzas)
Night 10: Sleep in Rome
Day 11: Depart for Home