We are on older couple having Christmas in Italy. We are flying in to Milan, staying a couple of days, train to Florence for 9 days and train back to Milan for a couple of days. Now I think we should stop in another place for a few days rather than have 9 days in Florence where we have been before. Any suggestions for that place would be welcome. It needs to be either on a train or bus line between Milan and Florence, and perhaps a contrast to the big cities. I know the weather is against us but we are prepared for that. I hope someone may have an idea for us. Thanks in advance.
Posted by
Carbondale, IL, USA
1201 posts
Venice is magical anytime but especially so in the winter.
Posted by
OP
Wellington, New Zealand
61 posts
Thank you so much for replying - I agree Venice is fantastic - having spent 2 weeks in an apartment there not so long ago, I would like to think of somewhere else kind of between Milan and Florence or thereabouts.
Thanks for responding though.
Posted by
Carbondale, IL, USA
1201 posts
Bergamo comes to mind. closer to Milan http://travel.nytimes.com/2010/12/19/travel/19bergamo-overnighter.html?pagewanted=all Bologna is another obvious spot, if you haven't been. Larger city though.
Posted by
Renton, WA, USA
240 posts
Spent Christmas-NewYears 2010 in Italy. I would suggest Bologna. San Gimignano, Parma, Volterra.
The weather last year was not too bad. Sunny a few days, but COLD. Enjoy your trip. For me, it was magical to be in Italy during some a special holiday.
Posted by
Orlando, Florida
676 posts
Make sure to make a reservation as much ahead of time for dinner on Christmas Day. Your hotel that you'll be at then can probably recommend/book a place.