My wife and I are visiting Italy for 3.5 days in early June (flying in/out of Milan). We are mostly interested in the ambience of Italy -- sitting at sidewalk cafes, strolling through quaint streets and shops, eating classic Italian food etc. Medium interest in history/art/museums. We're trying to pick between Venice, Florence/Tuscany, Cinque Terre. Any suggestions? Thanks!
Posted by
Edmonds, WA 🌨 ☂
11728 posts
If the choice is from among the 3 you list, Florence/Tuscany would be my suggestion.
Any would be fine.
Had you considered Lake Como? Given your short stay, its close with easy access from Milan
Posted by
Melbourne, Australia
35 posts
For only 3.5 days maybe think about Cinque Terra and Bellagio on Lake Como for a beautiful relaxing stay with delicious food and amazing scenery...
Or if you want to see history and museums then you could spend all you time in Florence...
Posted by
Toledo, Ohio, US
11613 posts
Stresa or Bergamo are within easy reach of Milano.
Posted by
45 posts
Como popped into my mind to considering the length of your stay and that you're in and out of Milan. Out of your list Florence/Tuscany would definitely be my choice. Florence can be seen in a fairly short time, you just might be pushing it if you try to cram in much else since you have to get to and from Milan and might want to sleep too. Florence has a lot to offer.
Posted by
Rural Georgia
2181 posts
Stresa or Bergamo are within easy reach of Milano
I'm with Zoe. Venice, Florence and CT are too far away. The ambience of Italy is everywhere, you don't have to go to the usual suspects to encounter it.
Posted by
Minnesota 🎒
16395 posts
Voting with Zoe and DougMac here too: Bergamo, Stresa or even Varenna would be within easy reach of Mlian for a trip as short as the one you'll be taking. Venice, Florence and the CT are too far away and should be saved for a future trip when you have more time and/or can fly more directly into those regions.