I've decided on an itinerary of Venice, Rome and Sorrento for a two-week trip with my older mother this May. Here's the breakdown of time I'm considering: Venice - 3 nights (I stayed 2 last year, and think a third will be good for my mother and our pace). Rome - 4 nights (My mother wants to see the Vatican and possibly another museum. She doesn't think she can handle doing the ruins, but I've planned for enough time if she changes her mind ... which I think she will.) Sorrento - 5 nights (I've chosen more time here as three nights last year was far too little. I'd like time to relax, possibly do Pompeii and Capri, and maybe even an Amalfi Coast jaunt.) Thoughts on division of time? Thank you!
Posted by
Sacramento, California U.S.A.
10261 posts
I think it sounds good. You have enough time in Venice & Rome, with more time in a more relaxing place.
Posted by
Seattle, WA, USA
7737 posts
Looks good to me. You're very smart in not trying to cram too much in.
Posted by
Vernon, Canada
32224 posts
Renee, The times you've listed look very reasonable. While the travel times between cities will reduce the actual "touring time" in each location, there's still lots of time for sightseeing. As you're travelling with your Mother, you'll probably have to "pace yourselves" with the touring, especially in Rome. I'm likely in the same "age range" and I tend to tour at a more relaxed pace now. Happy travels!
Posted by
OP
Bradford, MA, USA
63 posts
Thank you all for your encouragement! I'm feeling good and more and more confident with this plan. Warmly, Renee
Posted by
Seattle
198 posts
Hi Renee, I think your itinerary looks great!
It looks like you are happy with your choices. I am so happy for you! I hope that you and your Mom will have a most wonderful time traveling and sharing the experience together. Warm wishes, Ruth
Posted by
Toledo
653 posts
For another museum in Rome, I recommend the Borghese Gallery. You'll need to reserve in advance (your hotel can help with this).
Posted by
OP
Bradford, MA, USA
63 posts
Thank you, Ruth! I am getting very excited. Now to plug in some plans! Zoe, the Borghese is on my list ... thanks for your suggestion. I missed it last time and would love to see it this time.
Posted by
Central Connecticut, USA
1103 posts
How are you traveling from Rome to Sorrento? We took the train from Rome to Naples, then the Circumvesuviana from Naples to Sorrento. It was somewhat difficult carrying our luggage down the steps from the main Naples train station to the Circumvesuviana station.
Posted by
OP
Bradford, MA, USA
63 posts
Hi Bob, I haven't yet planned how we're traveling in between cities, but I was thinking I'd do the same thing I did last year, which was as you described from Naples to Sorrento. I do remember those stairs! Luckily, my husband and I only had carry-on bags, and I'm going to help my mom pack lightly, too. But, perhaps I'll have to carry both bags. Thanks for reminding me to think of these things!