My husband wants to go to Italy in late fall and we were wondering if it would be a good time to visit Venice and Lake Como? We want to see the snow on the mountains. Any advice would be helpful! Thanks!
Posted by
OP
Charleston, SC, USA
23 posts
Our plan is to start our trip in Venice, then on to Verona, Lake Como, Milan, Florence, San Gm, Genoa,Montalchino, Assisi, Treia,then end our trip in Rome. We hope to do this all via Trains and buses. I imagine we'll spend about 22 days in Italy before returning to the US.
Posted by
Vernon, Canada
32353 posts
Jan,
IMHO, any time is a good time to visit Italy! Both Venice and Lago di Como will probably be "quiet" in November so you shouldn't have too many issues with crowds. The weather may not be perfect but with appropriate dress that shouldn't be a problem.
With the visit to Lago di Como, were you planning to stay in Varenna?
Happy travels!
Posted by
Sacramento, CA
18 posts
I would agree with Ken, that spending two nights in each location might not be enough, considering travel times. My wife and I were first timers to Italy last month for two weeks, and the one thing I regret was not spending enough time in each location. We felt we did not have enough time to get familiar with a city, enjoy the people, and to relax. Our next trip to Italy will allow for more than two nights in each location, especially the major cities.
Posted by
OP
Charleston, SC, USA
23 posts
Thanks to Walker and Ken! Guess we'll have to rethink our trip and make some changes! Maybe one day in Milan to see the Last Supper then on to Lake Como. After that, perhaps Venice, Florence, Assisi and Rome. We can always do day trips from the major cities! We'll definitely do some more planning!
Posted by
California
494 posts
Also, consider the weather. It can be cold and wet in November. We don't like to be in transit during bad weather.
Posted by
OP
Charleston, SC, USA
23 posts
I'm so happy that you all have the experience! Thanks again Chris and to all!
Posted by
Los Angeles
222 posts
I just returned from Italy two days ago. I spent four days in Venice and it was one of my favorite places. Weather was patchy clouds (typical moody Venice weather) and a little rain but not enough to slow me down. And while there were still plenty of tourists, there were probably far fewer than there are during the high season. I would go back there in a heartbeat!
Posted by
California
494 posts
We love Venice in November. We are going again next month.
Posted by
OP
Charleston, SC, USA
23 posts
Thanks Gwen and Chris for the info!
Posted by
Vernon, Canada
32353 posts
Jan,
Visiting 11 locations in Italy in a 22-day time frame is going to be a bit "challenging", to say the least. That allows only about two days in each spot. Keep in mind that you'll need to allow for adequate travel times between destinations.
I'd would highly recommend having another look at your Itinerary, and possibly dropping a couple of spots. You could start with Milan and Genoa.
Hopefully the others will also have some comments on this aspect of your trip.
Good luck with your planning!
Posted by
DC, DC, USA
1 posts
Hi,
I am planning to visit Italy (Rome, Florence and Venice)in November 2010 during thanksgiving...Please let me know if that is the right decision or not with respect to the weather & I need information about the official holidays in italy.
Posted by
California
494 posts
Weather is weather. You can't predict it 100% correctly, 100% of the time. I stopped planning my vacations based on weather.
Generally speaking, November can be wet and cold or sunny and cool. It will not be hot but it can be pleasant.
I pack to be able to layer my clothes to be prepared to whatever weather nature brings.