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 p.1 #3 · Italy - Venice and Lake Garda | |
LeoPizzo wrote:
Ciao,
Personally, I would rebalance the time spent between Lake Garda and Tuscany.
If not exactly reversing it, then at least splitting the days evenly.
Lake Garda is very beautiful, especially the Brescia side: Salò, Limone, Gardone, and down to Desenzano, and even better, Sirmione.
Tuscany, for its part, has many areas worth seeing.
Let’s say that within an hour and a half of Florence, you have Pisa and Siena.
Those alone require a day; add two days for Florence, especially if you’ve never been there.
Also about an hour away are San Gimignano and Volterra.
Another half-hour from Siena is the Val d’Orcia, with Montalcino and Montepulciano nearby.
If possible, consider coming in September: it’s usually cooler, less crowded, and the weather is stable.
It must be said that, with the changes currently underway, the weather could also be very different, unfortunately....Show more →
100%.
Venice, Rome and Florence are the bucket list cities. Most Americans don't know that each major city is pretty much a distinctly different city-state, with independent histories, government origins, food and culture.
No one can understand what a Neapolitan says and Venetians only sell pizza because American tourists (and the seagulls) expect it.
My general recommendation is to run the line from Rome to Venice and stop in Tuscany along the way (Florence/ Siena/ & the day trip towns Leo lists) along the way. Most US tourists don't stop in Bologna, which is along the line as it doesn't have the overwhelming attractions of the others, but I love its lifestyle.). The train takes that route, which makes it easy. You can also rent a car and drive it, which is fun, too, but it's not necessary.)
Hopefully, you can treat this as a scouting trip for next time. Don't do too much - it's all good. Just "take in" the place and accept that you will need to return.
Flying out of Venice is a beautiful, sad, water taxi ride to the airport. Best flights are to/from Rome.
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