2 weeks in Southern Italy
May 1st, 2016, 03:03 PM
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2 weeks in Southern Italy
We are working on an itinerary for 2 weeks in southern Italy this fall.
So far we are thinking of spending time in:
Naples
Sorrento or Positano (Which one would you recommend?)
Matera
Lecce
and maybe
Tropea or Taormina (Which one would you recommend?)
and depart from
Palermo or Bari depending on whether we include Sicily.
-How should we split up the number of nights at each location?
-I know this is too much ground to cover in 2 weeks. What should we eliminate?
-Should we save Sicily for another trip?
-Should we do Sicily instead of Puglia and/or Basilicata?
-Any other place you think would be a better choice or base location to explore the areas noted?
-Where should we start and end? We have to get back to Rome (fly or rail) to return back to the US.
-Do you suggest renting a car or using rail?
So far we are thinking of spending time in:
Naples
Sorrento or Positano (Which one would you recommend?)
Matera
Lecce
and maybe
Tropea or Taormina (Which one would you recommend?)
and depart from
Palermo or Bari depending on whether we include Sicily.
-How should we split up the number of nights at each location?
-I know this is too much ground to cover in 2 weeks. What should we eliminate?
-Should we save Sicily for another trip?
-Should we do Sicily instead of Puglia and/or Basilicata?
-Any other place you think would be a better choice or base location to explore the areas noted?
-Where should we start and end? We have to get back to Rome (fly or rail) to return back to the US.
-Do you suggest renting a car or using rail?
May 1st, 2016, 05:45 PM
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Save Sicily for another trip.
If you want to go to Matera and Lecce rent a car from Salerno. Naples, Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast don't need a car.
Start in Naples end in Puglia, drop car off at Roma Termini station.
Number of nights depends on your interests. Naples deserves a slab of time as it is so full of things to see.
http://www.napoliunplugged.com/
Sorrento and Positano cannot be compared. The only similarity they have is they are geographically close.
http://www.positano.com/
If you want to go to Matera and Lecce rent a car from Salerno. Naples, Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast don't need a car.
Start in Naples end in Puglia, drop car off at Roma Termini station.
Number of nights depends on your interests. Naples deserves a slab of time as it is so full of things to see.
http://www.napoliunplugged.com/
Sorrento and Positano cannot be compared. The only similarity they have is they are geographically close.
http://www.positano.com/
May 1st, 2016, 05:49 PM
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You are correct-too much for two weeks. I'd save Sicily for another two week trip. We enjoy driving so that's what I would choose. It will be easier if you drive, but it can be done via public transportation. You can start in Naples, after a couple days pick up a car and drive to Puglia, then visit Matera and then go to Positano. Then end with a drive back to Rome and leave your car at the airport to avoid driving the city.
May 1st, 2016, 10:43 PM
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"Should we save Sicily for another trip?
Yes. Wait until you can give Sicily alone minimum of 2 weeks, more if possible.
"If you want to go to Matera and Lecce rent a car from Salerno. Naples, Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast don't need a car."
True -- but you don't need a car for Matera or Lecce, either.
Sounds to me like you would benefit greatly from consulting a few good guidebooks. If you aren't ready to purchase one, consult some at your local bookstore or library to see which ones meet your needs best.
Good luck!
Yes. Wait until you can give Sicily alone minimum of 2 weeks, more if possible.
"If you want to go to Matera and Lecce rent a car from Salerno. Naples, Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast don't need a car."
True -- but you don't need a car for Matera or Lecce, either.
Sounds to me like you would benefit greatly from consulting a few good guidebooks. If you aren't ready to purchase one, consult some at your local bookstore or library to see which ones meet your needs best.
Good luck!
