Italy roadtrip on summer
Jan 26th, 2017, 11:27 AM
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Italy roadtrip on summer
Hi! I'm planning a roadtrip through Italy during July, of approximately 3 weeks with my girlfriend. We are 22 and 25 years old. We are very active, and enjoy trips which include both the typical, must-do/must-see things, and also the least common but amazing things hidden everywhere. So fast-paced trips are our thing! We are planning on renting a car and drive all the way round Italy, and need help on deciding the places we visit and the days that should be spent on each. We know of course Rome, Venice, Florence, Tuscany are a must, but how many days should be spent in each? what else is either a must or a hidden beauty in Italy? Thank you so much in advance!
Jan 26th, 2017, 11:45 AM
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Cars are completely useless in most Italian cities -especially Rome, Florence and of course Venice - private vehicles being banned in city centers so you must park them at often remote lots at a high price.
I suggest you split your trip in two - taking trains between Rome, Florence and Venice and then renting a car to drive all around Italy visiting hill towns, nice rural areas, etc.
For lots on Italian trains check www.trenitalia.com; www.budgeteuropetravel.com; www.ricksteves.com and www.seat61.cm.
Maybe fly into Venice - take train to Florence
rent car for Tuscany and Umbria and go south and end up in Rome, returning the car when getting there.
Really cars and large cities make no sense - save on car rental charges by splitting the trip
OR staying on the periphery of those cities and taking public transit into towns.
If you were into camping bring a tent and then there are camps near all the famous cities with excellent transit into them. Camps are great -meet Europeans but few Americans.
I suggest you split your trip in two - taking trains between Rome, Florence and Venice and then renting a car to drive all around Italy visiting hill towns, nice rural areas, etc.
For lots on Italian trains check www.trenitalia.com; www.budgeteuropetravel.com; www.ricksteves.com and www.seat61.cm.
Maybe fly into Venice - take train to Florence
rent car for Tuscany and Umbria and go south and end up in Rome, returning the car when getting there.
Really cars and large cities make no sense - save on car rental charges by splitting the trip
OR staying on the periphery of those cities and taking public transit into towns.
If you were into camping bring a tent and then there are camps near all the famous cities with excellent transit into them. Camps are great -meet Europeans but few Americans.
Jan 26th, 2017, 12:18 PM
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