KTtravel

I would definitely double check the ease, cost and times public transportation will be available before committing to the place outside of Rome. Rome is really, really big. I once stayed on the "outskirts" of Rome and had to take two buses to get to the center. It was at least an hour commute each way and we were dead tired by the end of the day. Sometimes it is really nice to have a central location to return to mid-day to rest up, get out of the heat, drop off or pick up a sweater, have a little snack, leave anything purchased, etc. You do seem pretty committed to your plan and I hope your mother-in-law and wife are in agreement - you don't want cranky travel companions!

Depending on where you want to go in Tuscany, it is often easier to visit smaller towns by rental car. Florence is hard to pass up if you or your family are art lovers but you might have a big enough trip already planned. Venice is very different from any other place and is delightful to just walk around and enjoy, particularly away from the central area. You may prefer to leave Tuscany, Florence and Venice for another trip depending how long you want your trip to last.

elmaji

I am analyzing and looking at alternatives for sure. If I change things I probably will go to Rome later in July and approach via train first traveling through Munich, the Italian Alps, Venice and Tuscany.

KTtravel

FYI, Rome at the end of July will be very warm.

elmaji

Yeah I know I'm sure, around 80-90f.

I currently live in the tropics of South America and enjoyed Cartagena a month ago and it was 85f everyday and 80% humidity. I was averaging 6-7 miles of walking a day there in the mornings/afternoons. Was very manageable. Although the seaside breezes help a lot. I don't think Rome is too far from the sea though right?

From what I understand Rome is also pretty dry and not humid.

If it's 80f-85f sunny and dry it really won't be too bad compared to what I'm use to. I grew up in the Amazon Jungle with 98% humidity at 88f.

It will be the first week of July currently. So I think it won't be too too bad

Traveler_Nick

Rome is on the sea but most tourists don't get anywhere near the Roman seaside.

Expect 32-35C in the city centre . With the odd day higher. Humidity IMHO isn't an issue. The city has been lowered over the centuries but it was built on seven hills.

kleeblatt

I've been to Rome at the end of July and loved it. Sure we looked for shade but it certainly wasn't unbearable. Just plan accordingly.

Travel_To_Eat

Venice is worth visiting - by far the most unique city I have been to. You should not skip it and worth at least 3 nights. I have only been been there once for 2 nights and it's been my biggest regret on durarion. I listened to friends who said 2 nights is enough.

Florence IMO is overrated and no more than 3 nights.

annhig

Instead of yet another city and its museums etc have you thought of staying in an agriturismo in the Italian countryside? They are originally farms which have branched out into tourism - many have restaurants, rent out bikes, have swimming pools, and even run cookery courses. Perhaps a stay at that type of place would refresh you? or a stay by one of the lakes, with boat trips and strolls along the lake side? And then the shining jewel to finish your trip, a stay in Venice. Travel to Eat is dead right - 2 nights are not enough. Indeed IMO no time there is enough, but don't limit yourself to just 2 or 3 three nights as you will undoubtedly regret it.

HeHateTweeter

What a dilemma! There's no way I would go to Venice in June, though, because of the crowds. I was in Florence a couple months ago and loved it, so I'm going back in May.