I have not been to Italy in over 50 years, and back then it was backpacking experiences so I am excited to see all of the main sites from a different perspective. That being said I need some suggestions on what to see/where to go before and after. The tour starts in Venice and ends in Rome, but I am open to any and all ideas. I will be flying in from Florida.
I will have about a week before the tour starts plus another two days to stay in the tour hotel before the tour starts. I can stay after the tour for another few weeks up to a month.
Some areas of Europe I am interested in are Belgium, Normandy in France, the northern Alsace region of France, Provence area, Tuscany area, etc. I do not want to go as far south as Sicily; I have been there before.
Probably just using public transportation.
Looking forward to hearing from all of you. Thanks so much. Regina
Posted by
San Diego, California
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You could go to the Netherlands in prime tulip season. Try to avoid the weeks before and after Easter, because so many Europeans are on holiday then.
Enjoy!
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Atlanta
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I took this amazing tour in 2016 and would spend 3 or 4 days in Venice pre tour and 5 or 6 days in Rome post tour. Then make your way to Provence, Paris, Normandy and onward to Bruges Belgium and to Amsterdam and Tulips at Keukenhof gardens. What an incredible experience to have this much time to see these beautiful places.