Please sign in to post.
Holiday Sale! Save 20% Storewide!

Italy itinerary suggestions Venice to Rome --April

Posted by (Dallas, TX, US) on

Thank you again. I originally posted my question under general Europe by mistake.

Here is our modified itinerary: April 16-23

Our flight arrives in Venice 1130pm on the 16th. We were originally only planning 2 nights in Venice but with the later arrival and jet lag, thinking about 3 nights there.

Then leaving early to catch train to Cinque Terre for 2 nights. (I understand it takes roughly 4 hours-going though Florence) Then take the train to Rome and spend the last 3 nights there. (approximate train time CT-Rome? 3.5-4.5 hours ?) Flying out of Rome at 8am on the 24th.

Our only other question now- do we consider stopping in Orvieto to spend one night on the way to Rome. It sounds like such a charming little town. That would leave us with 2 nights in Rome. Or consider just 2 nights in Venice instead of 3.

Posted by
1201 posts

No, my suggestion would be to go on the Rome.

Incidently, the trip from Venice to the CT takes between 5 - 6 hopurs depending on the waiting for connection times.

Staying Venice 3 nights would also be my thoughts as well.

Posted by
4152 posts

You basically have 7 days in Italy. I would suggest 3 nights in Venice and 4 nights in Rome. With the itinerary you have set you will spend most of your time on the train and checking into and out of hotels with very little time left for touring.

If you stick with the plan you have now I would not consider a night in Orvieto as you really won't have much time to explore the city and it will take time away from Rome.

Donna

Posted by
23642 posts

Support the majority. Two cities -- seven days is about right. Save the other locations for your next trip. Most inexperienced European travelers tend to under estimate the amount of time necessary to change locations --- pack, checkout, buy tickets, find train, ride train, find new hotel, check in,unpack, get orientated to new location, etc, etc. -- it takes time, can be frustrating, with more brain damage since you are not familiar with rail system, signage, language, etc. Have six great days in Rome and Venice instead of several so so days in more places. I am in the camp that says going slow is much more rewarding than flying by lots of places -- but some disagree.

This topic has been automatically closed due to a period of inactivity.