I need the wonderful advice of "fodorites" in where would you go if you only had 2 weeks in Italy and how many days in each place. What would you do & where would you go?
Thank you so much.

What do you like to do and see?

Here's my advice.

I'd spend at least 4 days in Tuscany. Split between 2 days in the city (http://www.soggiornostibbert.com) and two days a bit further out (http://www.relaisfarmholiday.it/), which would allow you to explore fabulous places like Siena, San Gimignano and Monteriggioni (http://www.tuscany-villas.co.uk/uncover-tuscany.html), or if the weather is really getting to hot, you could take a drive up to the Abbey at Vallombrosa for a bit of cool. As for wines, you'd need to visit a vinyard or to, and I'd recommend that you drink IGT wines and steer clear of the DOC's as they're more interesting to taste!.

I'd then get a plane out of Florence straight down to Sicily where I'd take a car and go and find a nice place in Monte Coffano (http://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Montecofano.JPG) which is a natural reserve and completely amazing. I'd take 2 days there exploring, head back past Palermo and goto Cefalu (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cefal%C3%B9) which is a melting pot of cultures. I'd then fly up to Lake Guarda or Lago Maggiore and spend 2 days just relaxing (http://www.residenzadolcevita.com) and having someone else look after me for a bit

Is that two weeks? Pad it out all you'll be knackered.

ENJOY

We just got back and spent 15 days in Italy. Our itineraries were:
Rome - 5 days (including a day trip to Naples and Pompeii)
Florence - 4 days (including a day trip to Siena and half-day at Pisa)
Lake Como - 3 days
Venice - 3 days

Remember you have traveling time between cities (roughly about 1/2 day each).

Happy to help, but I think we need more information. What are your interests? Have you ever been to Italy? What time of year? Are you willing to rent a car? Do you have any specific goals for this trip?


After 20+ trips to Italy, my favorite way to spend 2 weeks is split between Umbria and southern Tuscany (near Pienza) visiting the towns and villages by car and relaxing by the pool. I prefer staying at agriturismos so that I have more space and the ability to cook meals when I don't want to eat out.

It depends on 1) what time of year and 2) you and your interests.

A trip I would love you might hate (I'm not hiking up anything - although I'll walk around a city all day - I can't stand temps higher than about 85 - and I love every church, museum and historical sight in existence).

Adding to the long list of questions already asked, do you prefer big cities or small towns?

Hi PS, you might find it useful to look up Italy under "Destinations".

2 weeks is perfect for Venice, Florence and Rome.

Were it me, I'd go to Emilia-Romagna.