My husband and I are planning on a return trip to Italy end of August/early September this year for about 2 weeks. This will be our 3rd trip to Italy. We've been to: Rome twice, to Florence, Tuscany, Umbria (Perugia, Sienna, Orvieto, Pisa, Lucca, etc.), Naples, Pompeii & Amalfi Coast. Am looking to return to Rome for a few days, then head North. This trip we're looking at the following and would appreciate any recommendations. We prefer NOT to do 1 nighter's as we really dislike the frequently checking in/checking out process. Rome = 4 nights(include 1 day-trip to Tivoli/Villa d'este). Train to Venice. Venice = 5 nights, with day trip to Murano and one by train to Padua. Train to Verona. Verona = 2 or 3 nights (we want to book tickets for a concert at Verona's Collisseum/Arena the night of Sept 7). Perhaps do a day trip to Lake Como or one of the other Lakes? Not sure which one yet. Train to Milan.
Milan = 2 or 3 nights (reserve for Last Supper) then fly home from Milan. Any suggestions about this plan? Other day trips? We both love Churches, my husband is a midieval history buff and me, well I just love Italy!!! Grazie!!!
Posted by
Tel Aviv
15593 posts
I was underwhelmed by Milan, I love Verona. You might enjoy Ravenna's 5th-7th century buildings and absolutely wonderful mosaics, maybe instead of a day in Milan and/or one of the lakes. The problem is getting there, you have to change to a local train in Bologna, so it's a longish trip. Do you plan to see the Scrovegni Chapel in Padua? That's another one you have to book well in advance.
Posted by
Sacramento, California U.S.A.
10247 posts
From Verona you could do a day trip to Lake Garda. Lake Como is too far away. On the other hand, if you want to go to Lake Como, it is easy to reach from Milan.
Posted by
Portland
3603 posts
With your interests in churches and medieval history, I suggest you include a visit to the island of Torcello. It's the oldest settlement on the Venetian lagoon and has an 11th century church with wonderful mosaics. I think half a day is sufficient for Murano. Then you can get a boat to Torcello. I'm not sure, but you might have to change at Burano.
Posted by
Truro, NS, Canada
3941 posts
When going to Murano, make a whole day of it and go to Burano and Torcello...keep in mind (when we were there anyways) most things closed up by 5pm...
Posted by
OP
Arlington, VA, USA
123 posts
Thank you everyone. These are some great ideas. Will definitely consider Torcello.