7 days in Italy with my daughter - itinerary help?
 

Hi,
I am taking my daughter (13) to italy in August for 7 nights and would love help deciding where to go. We know that we want to spend 3-4 nights in Venice, and not do too much jumping around. For the 2nd half of the trip we are considering either: staying in N. Italy (perhaps Verona, a lake town, etc); or renting a car to go to Tuscany, San Giminiano, Sienna etc. I would love advice on which area, and where to stay. I'd say her main goal is to see & draw "cute Italian towns, architecture and culture" more than big cities, major art, major scenery. Thanks!

Where will you be flying in and out of?

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It's a good idea to rent a car at that time of year because the weather is going to be very, very hot, and an air conditioned car and a place in the countryside with a pool can really help take off the edge. Italy is not so big that it matters much where you go, although with 7 days, you are wise to stay geographically compact. Also, a car offers you more chances to get into small corners of Italy where the culture is unspoiled by tourism.

I think two areas that most fit your daughters desires are Tuscany south of Siena (Siena is a city) and Liguria (which is wonderfully colorful). Show her pictures of both. Liguria (and Venice) are places to eat seafood, if that makes a difference. The architecture in the small towns of Tuscany south of Siena is more interesting than the architecture of Liguria.

I suggest you see Verona as a day trip from Venice.

thank you! we are flying in and out of Milan, if that helps. any particular small town south of siena that would be sweet to stay in for a couple of nights?

Montalcino is south of Siena, but Pienza might be a good choice too. Both having sweeping views while Montalcino is more of a hilltown.