Four destinations in two countries? Sounds like a lot to get into 10-12 days. In my experience, you need a bit of a wind-down after the pressures and highs of a wedding and this intinery certaintly doesn't sound relaxing.
Unless you particularly want to drive (or intend visiting less accessible destinations e.g. Tuscan countryside) I wouldn't bother with the car. Driving in a foreign country can be stressful and the drive from Florence to Venice in particular is a tough one. It's technically a motorway but it's a winding, mountainous route that, personally, I'd rather avoid in future. The trains, however, are excellent.
Also, Venice with a car would be difficult. You'd need to park on the outskirts at a considerable extra cost. There's so much to see in Venice, you just won't need it. The train station, however, is very convenient. March, though, is a great time to see Venice (and indeed all the places yu mention.
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Personally I didnt enjoy Italy people were horrible to us even though I tried to speak Italian! It was definitely my worst experience from a social point of view in any country and I have been around lots of Europe and the USA. Plus very very expensive in the cities (they say Dublin's bad!)
Just looking for feedback on our honeymoon idea.
We are planning to go to Italy for about 10-12 days in March and hope to take in Rome, Florence and Venice. The idea was to Fly to Rome via Ryanair, and stay in 4-5 star hotel for 3 days. Then train to Florence and stay there for about 3 days, again fancy hotel. Then hire car and drive from Florence to Venice for another 3 days.
Anybody any ideas, tips, etc.
Was looking into getting the train from Venice to Paris then and flying home from Paris...anybody any experience of this?
This is the only part of the wedding I've been left in charge of so wanna make sure it goes okay!!
Many thanks for all help.
Personally I didnt enjoy Italy people were horrible to us even though I tried to speak Italian! It was definitely my worst experience from a social point of view in any country and I have been around lots of Europe and the USA. Plus very very expensive in the cities (they say Dublin's bad!)
Spent 10 days Rome-Venice earlier this year. Flew EI into Rome, there 4 nights and saw most of the big sights (so much to see!!!). Then train to Florence, arrived in afternoon dropped off bags and got train to Pisa (30mins). Saw the tower - is worth it but not much else there.
Stayed 4 nights in Florence - Book the Ufeizi and the Accedemia tickets over the phone in advance as the queues are horrific. Spent 1 day on a trip to Sienna and the Tuscan countryside, tour operator is based near train station. Finally got the train to Venice and had 2 days in Venice, which was enough to catch the main sights. Came home with Ryanair from Treviso.
Italian train service is excellent and all tickets can be purchased online. I would not get a car as it will be expensive and hassle, especially arriving in Venice. Do a search on these 3 cities in this forum and you will find a load of relevent posts.
- Food in Italy. For me this was a nightmare. Most places seem to have this odd thing where if your not there between the hours of 8:00pm and 8:15pm you're not going to get anything to eat.
The OP wants to get the train, not drive!Was looking into getting the train from Venice to Paris
Italians are notorious for eating late at night - kids and all. 8.00p.m. would practically be considered early!! Are you referring to hotel dining rooms where you're on a full-board basis? It certainly wouldn't be the case in restaurants.
I think many people would consider the food in Italy to be one of the highlights of their trip - and come home a few pounds heavier to prove it!!
The OP wants to get the train, not drive!
We look out of our window, and notice that the people filming the porn movie by the side of the hotel pool are eating plate loads of food.
It was in Tivoli. The film didn't look that great, just extra large melons. The waterfalls were betterAt least they kept you entertained while you were waiting for a table!! What restaurant was that again.
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