Venice -- 10 days in October
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Well you are flying in and out of Venice, I would certainly NOT waste two of only 9 days going all the way south to the Amalfi Coast. For the possibility of a few degrees warmer. I think that would be a bad idea, not only is there no guarantee the weather would be better, but the Amalfi Coast is almost entirely an "outside" destination - not much to do if it's rainy. Whereas Venice and many of the towns in the Veneto region have quite a lot of museums, etc. If not interested in staying in Venice the whole time you could easily spend part of the time in Verona, Padua, Bolzano, etc. - many great destinations within a couple of hours. Just because a few people had good weather on the Amalfi Coast in the fall and rain in the north really tells you nothing.
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And Lake Garda is just a short train ride from Venice - do a day trip or comeand stay a few days - agree going to Amalfi takes a day each way in travel.
In Venice we enjoyed taking excursions to outer islands like Burano and Torcello.
In Venice we enjoyed taking excursions to outer islands like Burano and Torcello.
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Especially since you have to both arrive and depart Venice. And it's only 9 nights. I just don't see going to a different country or to entirely the other end of Italy either one since you'd have to back-track to Venice and basically "waste" two days at the end of the trip (to get back to Venice the day before your departure day).
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I think October is a good time to go to Italy especially if you prefer less heat and crowds.
I enjoyed Padua. It’s not “typical“ museums but seeing where Galileo studied and the oldest operating theater is very fun. But this is also a city you might save for when your daughter is along. I also love Milan although lots of Fodorite’s don’t seem to go there - it’s great for strolling. Great food, coffee, design, people watching, and the museums are the kind you can hop in for an hour or less. Perhaps take in some Verdi? The men dress so beautifully and the pace is lovely. It’s a place to just “hang out” versus be on the go. We frequently used to head there for a long day or weekend.
Teatro alla Scala
Of course, if you haven’t been to Florence I think that’s the first choice. You will not feel like seeing David is a museum visit. You can Spend time in that museum but you certainly don’t need to. Leave Mr. K there after David and go look at the local shops in the area or sit in a beautiful church. And, The Birth of Venus plus Primavera at The Uffizi (15 minutes to soak it up) can be followed by a long people-watching cappuccino break.
Since you and your husband travel well together, why not pick one other area besides Venice and train there? Pick up some Prosecco, cheese and snacks and the train ride will be romantic and restful.
I like hanging out in one place, but 9 days in Venice with all of Italy around me would make me itchy to move & explore.
I’d probably spend a night or two in Venice and then hop on a train elsewhere and then the last three nights Venice so I’d feel rested for the flights home. Make sure you buy shoes for you and your daughter!
https://www.seat61.com/international...rom-Venice.htm
I enjoyed Padua. It’s not “typical“ museums but seeing where Galileo studied and the oldest operating theater is very fun. But this is also a city you might save for when your daughter is along. I also love Milan although lots of Fodorite’s don’t seem to go there - it’s great for strolling. Great food, coffee, design, people watching, and the museums are the kind you can hop in for an hour or less. Perhaps take in some Verdi? The men dress so beautifully and the pace is lovely. It’s a place to just “hang out” versus be on the go. We frequently used to head there for a long day or weekend.
Teatro alla Scala
Of course, if you haven’t been to Florence I think that’s the first choice. You will not feel like seeing David is a museum visit. You can Spend time in that museum but you certainly don’t need to. Leave Mr. K there after David and go look at the local shops in the area or sit in a beautiful church. And, The Birth of Venus plus Primavera at The Uffizi (15 minutes to soak it up) can be followed by a long people-watching cappuccino break.
Since you and your husband travel well together, why not pick one other area besides Venice and train there? Pick up some Prosecco, cheese and snacks and the train ride will be romantic and restful.
I like hanging out in one place, but 9 days in Venice with all of Italy around me would make me itchy to move & explore.
I’d probably spend a night or two in Venice and then hop on a train elsewhere and then the last three nights Venice so I’d feel rested for the flights home. Make sure you buy shoes for you and your daughter!
https://www.seat61.com/international...rom-Venice.htm
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You could even take a few-hour train ride to Florence and base there for a few days - do a day trip to an iconic Tuscan hill town like Siena (1 hr by bus) - Bologna another really neat city just an hour or so from Florence. since you bought return tickets to Venice because of efficacy I'd venture to another region of Italy or nearby Austria, Croatia.
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Thank you for the additional suggestions.
We’ve been to Florence.
I think we’re starting to lean towards Bologna as it’s close and the food sounds wonderful. We could do a day trip to Modena. Trying to figure out days/nights. It’s a short trip with just nine nights so I don’t think we’ll want to travel too much.
We we have a 7 am flight out of Venice so I booked a hotel next to the airport as we’ll need to leave very early. I haven’t booked anything else, yet.
We’ve been to Florence.
I think we’re starting to lean towards Bologna as it’s close and the food sounds wonderful. We could do a day trip to Modena. Trying to figure out days/nights. It’s a short trip with just nine nights so I don’t think we’ll want to travel too much.
We we have a 7 am flight out of Venice so I booked a hotel next to the airport as we’ll need to leave very early. I haven’t booked anything else, yet.
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My advice would be to fly in to Venice, get a rental car , drive to Tuscany, spend a week in the Tuscan countryside, then go back to Venice for the remainder of the trip. Or you could travel to and from Florence by train and rent your car there. We have taken that trip before and are doing it again next month.