First Visit to Italy Fom 31JUL To 11AUG2010 Any Ideas welcom
 

Me and my family going to Italy for 12 Days we are 2 adults and 3 children 13Y&8Y&1Y
our plan like this
31July-3AUG-
1-We arrive at Rome 8:00 AM and then take metro to our Hotel Leave our bags and have breakfast then explore the city for the next 3 days.

3-4AUG
2- Take the early morning train 8:45AM to Venice arrive at 12:33 PM explore Venice untile next day we take the night train 19:00 to go to Salerno

5-10AUG
3- we will arrive at Salerno at 7:30AM take boat to AMALFI where we will stay for 5 days to Explore the Amalfi Coast
10-11AUG
4- TAKING train 12:00 to Rome where we stay there to take our plane Back home at 11AUG 11:45AM

Please Give me any ideas and tips.

You should elminate Venice. It is too much travel in the heat of summer with a one year old child.

Rent an apartment in Rome, and an apartment in the Amalfi. Look on Tripadvisor for Rome apartment rentals. Look at the agency "Summer in Italy" for Amalfi apartment rentals.

Get air conditioning. It will be very hot in Rome.

Thanks Zeppole for your reply
I make a reservation for 3 nights on Bettoja Hotel Massimo d'Azeglio with 144 Eur/night for Quadruple room is that ok?

For Amalfi I get reservation on Camera con vista it is an apartment with sea view 180 Eur/night?

i second extending time in rome and skipping Venice. I love Venice but it will be hot and a lot of travel with the baby.

abusen,

You need to check with Bettoja Hotel Massimo d"Azeglio to be sure they will allow five people in the quadruple room. Also, does that room have a kitchen and air conditioning? With children, it really helps to have someplace you can make food.

I highly recommend you eliminate Venice and rent an apartment or residence hotel in Rome.

Have you checked that these lodgings have AC? Many in Italy - esp apartments don't - and that can be very trying with temps in the high 90s and humid - esp with an infant.

Also you have booked a quad room for 5 people. Does the hotel know this? Where will the baby sleep? Will they provide you towels etc for the infant. imilarly for an overnight train. Have you checked that the infant is free in whatever type of compartment you are getting. (Is this private or shared? Other travelers might not appreciate a baby in there compartment?)

Frankly, with a child that young and all the stuff you need (stroller, baby seat, diaper bags etc) I would travel by car versus train - so you don;t have so much to haul onto public transit.

Agree you should do less moving and concentrate on the relaxed style of travel you will need with an infant and an 8 year old.

zeppole
For the Hotel policies


Children and extra bed policy

* All children under 12 years stay free of charge for extra beds.
* All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots.
* All older children or adults are charged EUR 30.00 per night and person for extra beds.

* Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 1.

this what I get with hotel conformation from Booking.com

I would call the hotel to ask about the policy, air conditioning and the availablity of a kitchen.

Agree with Zeppole. The hotel policies you posted don't seem to say anything about maximum number of people in a room. A "quad" means for four people, you shouldn't assume they will let you put 5 in there. I would e-mail the hotel directly and confirm. Better find out now and not later if 5 persons will be a problem.

Agree also with eliminating Venice, given the limited number of hours it would be a waste of time and unnecessary cost and stress.

Ok I will call the hotel and thanks cruiseluv for your advice

I agree with the suggestions to skip Venice and just split your time between Rome and Amalfi. Rent an apartment in each city if possible. AC is a must!