Réservation des musées à Rome et au Vatican
by Mary44
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Original post
Bonjour, hormis la gallerie borghese faut il mieux réserver ses musées à rome?
Combien de temps à l'avance? Avez vous des adresses internet sures pour les résas en lign et notamment pour les musées du vatican.
Visite prévue en février 2009
mary44
Je ne crois pas que ce soit réservable, surtout pour le Vatican. Mais en février, la queue pour les musées devrait être raisonnable.
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Salut !!! 🙂
Trois recommandations pour la visite du Musée du Vatican : Déjà l'entrée se fait jusqu'à 16h, donc si tu fais la visite du Vatican, commence par le musée. Ensuite, le meilleur moment c'est le mercredi matin, jour de la bénédiction papale où tout le monde se presse sur la Place St Pierre. L'entrée au musée se fait ainsi sans file d'attente (testé et approuvé ! 😛) Enfin, je crois que le dernier dimanche du mois c'est gratuit (14€ d'économie par personne, merci qui ? 😉)Site web officiel : http://www.vatican.va/. Il semble qu'il soit possible de réserver les entrées en ligne, mais bon je vois pas trop l'intérêt, à moins que tu ne saches déjà exactement quel jour tu vas y aller. Et comme on te l'a dit plus haut, en février il n'y aura pas foule à mon avis.
Le calendrier des visites pour 2009 : http://mv.vatican.va/5_FR/pages/z-Info/MV_Info_Orario.html
Stef
Trois recommandations pour la visite du Musée du Vatican : Déjà l'entrée se fait jusqu'à 16h, donc si tu fais la visite du Vatican, commence par le musée. Ensuite, le meilleur moment c'est le mercredi matin, jour de la bénédiction papale où tout le monde se presse sur la Place St Pierre. L'entrée au musée se fait ainsi sans file d'attente (testé et approuvé ! 😛) Enfin, je crois que le dernier dimanche du mois c'est gratuit (14€ d'économie par personne, merci qui ? 😉)Site web officiel : http://www.vatican.va/. Il semble qu'il soit possible de réserver les entrées en ligne, mais bon je vois pas trop l'intérêt, à moins que tu ne saches déjà exactement quel jour tu vas y aller. Et comme on te l'a dit plus haut, en février il n'y aura pas foule à mon avis.
Le calendrier des visites pour 2009 : http://mv.vatican.va/5_FR/pages/z-Info/MV_Info_Orario.html
Stef
Marseille, ma ville
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voir peut-être aussi la carte Roma Pass
http://www.easyrome.org/forum-easyrome-bons-plans-a-rome?func=view&catid=13&id=22
http://www.pierreci.it/it/acquista-il-biglietto/card/roma-pass.aspx
http://www.easyrome.org/forum-easyrome-bons-plans-a-rome?func=view&catid=13&id=22
http://www.pierreci.it/it/acquista-il-biglietto/card/roma-pass.aspx
Mathilde
Bonjour,
Nous avons visité les musées du Vatican en juillet dernier et nous avons beaucoup hésité avant de réserver. De fait, nous avons opté pour une visite guidée de 3 heures afin d'être certains de ne pas être dans une file d'attente trop longue pour un grand week end. C'est un peu cher : 78 euros pour deux personnes mais bien organisé avec écouteurs individuels et absence de file d'attente. Notre jeune guide nous donnait des indications fort intéressantes mais au regard de l'étendue du site, ce fut un peu la course pour admirer le couloir des cartes de géographie, les chambres peintes par raphael (une merveille) et la chapelle sixtine (un peu décevante par rapport aux chambres de raphael). Nous sommes passés par internet avec rome-museum@tuscanyall.net (la guide nous atendait bien sur les marches juste en face de l'entrée, nous avons présenté notre mail et tout s'est bien déroulé).Il existe aussi des visites non guidées pour lesquelles vous payer juste un droit de coupe file (environ 13 euros en tout par personne, musées inclus).
Si vous voulez voir tous les musées du Vatican et si vous disposez de temps, vous pouvez tenter la file d'attente, c'est moins onéreux mais plus aléatoire.
PS : à la fin de la visite de la chapelle sixtine, attention deux sorties, une permettant l'accès direct à saint pierre, l'autre permettant de revoir des salles telles que le couloir des cartes de géographie.
Cette visite est à faire mais à mon avis d'autres lieux méritent autant d'attention à Rome : le Palazzo Massimo Alle termo (mosaiques, fresques, pièces de monnaie, magnifiques bonze) pas loin de la gare Termini (gratuit avec le Roma pass : 23 euros pour trois jours : transports publics gratuits et deux musées gratuits, voir plus car certaines visites, ex palatin et colisée comptent pour un seul), la petite église san clemente pas loin du colisée est également une pure merveille et très reposante.
Un autre musée : la villa borghese (plus de 10 euros) vaut également le détour et peut être inclus dans le roma pass à condition de ne pas réserver par internet (nécessaire de payer en ligne). Si la période de votre visite ne correspond pas à une période très touristique, possibilité de se présenter à l'entrée ou le mieux réserver par téléphone. Si vous souhaitez assister à un coucher de soleil inoubliable et si vous n'avez pas épuisé votre roma pass, vous pouvez vous rendre en haut du château saint ange(11 euros l'entrée) où les reflets de l'astre couchant donnent l'illusion d'une rome s'embrasant (magique avec un petit thé à la cafét : prix 1, 60 euros) . Autre petite astuce pour voir encore plus de beautés gratuitement à rome : une visite au palais farnèse avec visite guidée gratuite. S'inscrire à l'avance (entre 15 jours et quatre mois) sur le site visitefarnese@france-italie.it ou fax (0039) 06 68 809 791 pour une visite possible les lundi et jeudi à 15 h, 16h ou 17 heures. Prévoir une durée d'une heure pour la visite. Appréciant beaucoup cette ville, vous pouvez me demander d'autres infos. Bien cordialement.
Cette visite est à faire mais à mon avis d'autres lieux méritent autant d'attention à Rome : le Palazzo Massimo Alle termo (mosaiques, fresques, pièces de monnaie, magnifiques bonze) pas loin de la gare Termini (gratuit avec le Roma pass : 23 euros pour trois jours : transports publics gratuits et deux musées gratuits, voir plus car certaines visites, ex palatin et colisée comptent pour un seul), la petite église san clemente pas loin du colisée est également une pure merveille et très reposante.
Un autre musée : la villa borghese (plus de 10 euros) vaut également le détour et peut être inclus dans le roma pass à condition de ne pas réserver par internet (nécessaire de payer en ligne). Si la période de votre visite ne correspond pas à une période très touristique, possibilité de se présenter à l'entrée ou le mieux réserver par téléphone. Si vous souhaitez assister à un coucher de soleil inoubliable et si vous n'avez pas épuisé votre roma pass, vous pouvez vous rendre en haut du château saint ange(11 euros l'entrée) où les reflets de l'astre couchant donnent l'illusion d'une rome s'embrasant (magique avec un petit thé à la cafét : prix 1, 60 euros) . Autre petite astuce pour voir encore plus de beautés gratuitement à rome : une visite au palais farnèse avec visite guidée gratuite. S'inscrire à l'avance (entre 15 jours et quatre mois) sur le site visitefarnese@france-italie.it ou fax (0039) 06 68 809 791 pour une visite possible les lundi et jeudi à 15 h, 16h ou 17 heures. Prévoir une durée d'une heure pour la visite. Appréciant beaucoup cette ville, vous pouvez me demander d'autres infos. Bien cordialement.
j'y reviens tout juste, pas de file au musée, il ferme plus ou moins a 16H30, ils sont pas trop regardant, on en a fait 2 à la va vite au vatican entre 16H20 et 16H40...
attention les guides vont vouloir vous vendre leur visite pour plus de 50€ pour passer a coté de la file, alors que la file en elle même c'est 5/10 minutes d'attente (c'était un vendredi matin) et que l'audioguide est a 7€ je crois... donc pas intéressant en hors saison.
si tu as des questions, je suis là ^^
attention les guides vont vouloir vous vendre leur visite pour plus de 50€ pour passer a coté de la file, alors que la file en elle même c'est 5/10 minutes d'attente (c'était un vendredi matin) et que l'audioguide est a 7€ je crois... donc pas intéressant en hors saison.
si tu as des questions, je suis là ^^
Bonjour Marie,
Mon époux et moi, nous avons réservé la visite non guidée du musée du Vatican pour le 11 avril=la veille de Pâques (admission tickets). Elle nous permet de visiter également la Chapelle Sixtine, mais pas la basilique St Pierre. Nous cherchons donc le moyen d'éviter de faire la queue pour visiter la basilique (qui risque d'être énorme). Vous dites qu'à la fin de la visite de la chapelle Sixtine il y a deux sorties, "une permettant l'accès direct à saint pierre".. Cette sortie, est-elle destinée uniquement aux guides et aux visiteurs avec le guide ou bien même les visiteurs sans guide, et ca sera notre cas, peuvent l'utiliser? Est-elle contrôlée? Ou est-ce qu'elle mène exactement dans la basilique St Pierre ? La visite de la basilique, a-t-elle été comprise dans votre visite guidée ou bien l'avez-vous faite vous-mêmes en empruntant cette sortie? Merci beaucoup de ces renseignements,
Bien cordialement, Yulia
Mon époux et moi, nous avons réservé la visite non guidée du musée du Vatican pour le 11 avril=la veille de Pâques (admission tickets). Elle nous permet de visiter également la Chapelle Sixtine, mais pas la basilique St Pierre. Nous cherchons donc le moyen d'éviter de faire la queue pour visiter la basilique (qui risque d'être énorme). Vous dites qu'à la fin de la visite de la chapelle Sixtine il y a deux sorties, "une permettant l'accès direct à saint pierre".. Cette sortie, est-elle destinée uniquement aux guides et aux visiteurs avec le guide ou bien même les visiteurs sans guide, et ca sera notre cas, peuvent l'utiliser? Est-elle contrôlée? Ou est-ce qu'elle mène exactement dans la basilique St Pierre ? La visite de la basilique, a-t-elle été comprise dans votre visite guidée ou bien l'avez-vous faite vous-mêmes en empruntant cette sortie? Merci beaucoup de ces renseignements,
Bien cordialement, Yulia
Bonjour,
Petite question plus d'un an après votre message... le roma pass permet t'il l'entrée au Vatican ? J'essaie d'y aller pour la mi novembre, et je me renseigne un peu avant d'être sure de partir... savoir si ça vaut le coup que je le prenne, j'aime bien marcher, et pas sur que je fasse beaucoup de musées... j'ai été sur leur site, mais en anglais, j'ai beaucoup de mal, même quand je mets le traducteur de Google, je n'ai pas eu l'impression que les musées du Vatican en fasse partie...
merci pour votre éventuelle réponse
Petite question plus d'un an après votre message... le roma pass permet t'il l'entrée au Vatican ? J'essaie d'y aller pour la mi novembre, et je me renseigne un peu avant d'être sure de partir... savoir si ça vaut le coup que je le prenne, j'aime bien marcher, et pas sur que je fasse beaucoup de musées... j'ai été sur leur site, mais en anglais, j'ai beaucoup de mal, même quand je mets le traducteur de Google, je n'ai pas eu l'impression que les musées du Vatican en fasse partie...
merci pour votre éventuelle réponse
Non le vatican ne fait pas partie du Roma Pass.
C'est un billet à part
bonjour !
je vais aller à Rome cinq jours et j'aimerai bien avoir qques renseignements .
Est-ce avantageux d'acheter sur internet des tickets concernant la visite du colisée, palatin et forum romain? Sur quels sites faut -il aller? ( car les prix diffèrent d'un site à l'autre)
et pour les transports en commun, que faut-il acheter? Car certains tickets (rome pass ) comprennent également des visites de musées.est-ce avantageux?
merci d'avance !!
caroline
vous pouvez prendre directement le roma pass à l'arrivée à la gare de rome au centre d'info pour tourisme sans réserver pour ces sites (forum, colisée) par contre pour le musée borghese et ceux du vatican, payable en avance et réservation conseillée sur internet ayez une imprimante.
le roma pass si je me rappelle bien permet aussi de se déplacer, c'est intéressant mais il faut voir en fonction de ce que vous comptez visiter.
mary44
Je vous remercie de votre réponse !
Je prendrai les billets pour la visite du vatican sur le site officiel du vatican mais est-ce vraiment utile de prendre un guide?
caroline
Un grand merci pour tous vos renseignements sur Rome!
Caroline
Merci beaucoup !!!
Caroline
Bonjour , je suis en train de prévoir un petit séjour de 4 jours complets à ROME début février 2011. A part le billet d'avion nous n'avons pas encore réservé d'hôtel . Le circuit et les visites que vous avez effectués nous intéressent beaucoup. Ma question, si du moins vous pouvez y répondre : Vers quels quartiers de ROME est-il préférable de séjourner pour profiter de toutes ces visites ? Merci par avance pour la réponse.😄
vero
Bonjour,
nous venons de revenir de 4 semaines dans la campagne romaine (30km du centre) car nousy étions avec notre propre voiture, visites nombreuses du centre de rome par parking au bout du "RER" local puis 20 mn de train pour arriver à la gare proche de la piazza di populo.
Peut importe le quartier, rome est assez petit pour être traversé la ville touristique a pied, du moins pour nous !
Attention: si vous avez plus de 65 ans la plupart des entrées sont gratuites, sauf Vatican, villa Borghèse (pub bien faite, mais qualités surfaites à mon avis) et les musés de la ville de Rome!!
Si vous voulez vous déplacer un peu vite, vous pouvez privilégier un quarier où une station de métro est proche.
Bon voyage.
PS: musée du Vatican, entrée réservée sur le Net pour 9h30, arrivée à 9h, dans le musé à 9h05! Dehors pour les non réservataires: plus de 200m en sortant à 15h30 y avait une queue de 40m environ.
nous venons de revenir de 4 semaines dans la campagne romaine (30km du centre) car nousy étions avec notre propre voiture, visites nombreuses du centre de rome par parking au bout du "RER" local puis 20 mn de train pour arriver à la gare proche de la piazza di populo.
Peut importe le quartier, rome est assez petit pour être traversé la ville touristique a pied, du moins pour nous !
Attention: si vous avez plus de 65 ans la plupart des entrées sont gratuites, sauf Vatican, villa Borghèse (pub bien faite, mais qualités surfaites à mon avis) et les musés de la ville de Rome!!
Si vous voulez vous déplacer un peu vite, vous pouvez privilégier un quarier où une station de métro est proche.
Bon voyage.
PS: musée du Vatican, entrée réservée sur le Net pour 9h30, arrivée à 9h, dans le musé à 9h05! Dehors pour les non réservataires: plus de 200m en sortant à 15h30 y avait une queue de 40m environ.
JP
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Villa Borghese, Piazza del Popolo, Spanish Steps, Quirinale, Piazza della Repubblica, and Santa Maria degli Angeli.
Saturday 26:
Aventine and Testaccio neighborhoods, the Capuchin Crypt.
Sunday 27:
Ostia.
Monday 28:
Departure.
Are any days too packed, or should we add more visits?
Thanks for your input and help!
Cheers!
Anne
Hi there, 🙂
Summer 2027 is going to be Norwegian for us! We’re heading to the Lofoten Islands first, then Senja, near Tromsø, and finally the North Cape. We’ll likely start from northern Finland (flight tickets and car rentals are more affordable there).
I’d like to book accommodations early to have more options. Good value-for-money places go fast in these pricey Nordic destinations...
But where should we book?
We’re planning to stay around ten nights in the Lofoten Islands.
What’s the best approach?
One place in the central part and explore from there?
One place in the south and another in the center?
Or one in the south, one in the center, and one in the north (3-4-3 nights)?
Our main goal is hiking.
Thanks for your tips!😉
Summer 2027 is going to be Norwegian for us! We’re heading to the Lofoten Islands first, then Senja, near Tromsø, and finally the North Cape. We’ll likely start from northern Finland (flight tickets and car rentals are more affordable there).
I’d like to book accommodations early to have more options. Good value-for-money places go fast in these pricey Nordic destinations...
But where should we book?
We’re planning to stay around ten nights in the Lofoten Islands.
What’s the best approach?
One place in the central part and explore from there?
One place in the south and another in the center?
Or one in the south, one in the center, and one in the north (3-4-3 nights)?
Our main goal is hiking.
Thanks for your tips!😉
Hi there,
I’m looking for some great tips for a stay in Palma de Mallorca this summer.
I need cheap flights departing from Toulouse and affordable accommodation for 4 people.
What do you recommend?
Best regards,
Hi everyone,
I’d love to get your thoughts on the following itinerary (late May). I like to take my time in ruins and museums, and beaches don’t interest me. I’ll be staying in hostels and using public transport. Do you see any major omissions or things that aren’t worth it? Thanks!
Day 1: Arrival in CATANIA Day 2: Catania – visit (fish market, cathedral, Biscarri Palace, etc.) Day 3: Mount Etna (day trip)
Day 4: Morning trip to TAORMINA, visit the town Day 5: Alcantara Gorge (day trip) + more time in Taormina
Day 6: Trip to SYRACUSE, visit Ortigia Day 7: Ortigia Day 8: NOTO (day trip) (or another Baroque town?) Day 9: Syracuse Archaeological Park + more time in Ortigia (or leave for Enna?)
Day 10: Transport via Enna? TO BE RESOLVED (long, 2 or 3 changes, limited accommodation in Enna...)
Day 11: AGRIGENTO: town and Scala dei Turchi (optional) Day 12: Valley of the Temples + archaeological museum
Day 13: Departure for TRAPANI (4h), afternoon: town (+ salt flats?) Day 14: Segesta (day trip) + town/Erice Day 15: Monte Cofano Nature Reserve (hike + summit) (day trip) Day 16: Zingaro Nature Park (coastal route out, ridge route back) (day trip)
Day 17: Departure for the AEGADIAN ISLANDS: Levanzo and Favignana (bike), overnight if possible Day 18: Egadi Islands
Day 19: Departure for PALERMO + first visits Day 20: The city Day 21: The city (Monreale?) Day 22: Options: - Capo Gallo hike (3.5h round trip) (via Mondello) - Cefalù (45 min by train) Day 23: Return flight
I’d love to get your thoughts on the following itinerary (late May). I like to take my time in ruins and museums, and beaches don’t interest me. I’ll be staying in hostels and using public transport. Do you see any major omissions or things that aren’t worth it? Thanks!
Day 1: Arrival in CATANIA Day 2: Catania – visit (fish market, cathedral, Biscarri Palace, etc.) Day 3: Mount Etna (day trip)
Day 4: Morning trip to TAORMINA, visit the town Day 5: Alcantara Gorge (day trip) + more time in Taormina
Day 6: Trip to SYRACUSE, visit Ortigia Day 7: Ortigia Day 8: NOTO (day trip) (or another Baroque town?) Day 9: Syracuse Archaeological Park + more time in Ortigia (or leave for Enna?)
Day 10: Transport via Enna? TO BE RESOLVED (long, 2 or 3 changes, limited accommodation in Enna...)
Day 11: AGRIGENTO: town and Scala dei Turchi (optional) Day 12: Valley of the Temples + archaeological museum
Day 13: Departure for TRAPANI (4h), afternoon: town (+ salt flats?) Day 14: Segesta (day trip) + town/Erice Day 15: Monte Cofano Nature Reserve (hike + summit) (day trip) Day 16: Zingaro Nature Park (coastal route out, ridge route back) (day trip)
Day 17: Departure for the AEGADIAN ISLANDS: Levanzo and Favignana (bike), overnight if possible Day 18: Egadi Islands
Day 19: Departure for PALERMO + first visits Day 20: The city Day 21: The city (Monreale?) Day 22: Options: - Capo Gallo hike (3.5h round trip) (via Mondello) - Cefalù (45 min by train) Day 23: Return flight
Hello,
We’re heading to Bavaria from May 13 to 23, with a side trip to Austria.
Here’s our itinerary:
Day 1: Brussels-Munich
Day 2: Munich
Day 3: Munich and departure for Salzburg
We’ll be staying three nights in Salzburg.
Then we’ll head to Garmisch-Partenkirchen, where we’ll stay for five nights.
Visiting Munich and Salzburg isn’t too tricky.
Once in Garmisch, we’re planning a day in Innsbruck, a day for Neuschwanstein Castle, and the rest is still up in the air.
What’s really got me stumped is that we’d love to see Königssee Lake—everyone says it’s a must-see.
We’d also like to visit the Eagle’s Nest (Kehlsteinhaus), where the landscapes are supposedly stunning.
This would either be a round trip while we’re in Salzburg or on the way between Salzburg and Garmisch, but I’m guessing it’s impossible to do the drive from Salzburg to Garmisch, the Eagle’s Nest, *and* Königssee Lake all in one day.
Plus, the Alpine route between Salzburg and Garmisch seems prettier than the highway.
But honestly, I’m feeling a bit overwhelmed with the planning.
We should’ve added a stop between Salzburg and Garmisch, but the hotels are already booked.
Thanks for any advice on the itinerary and visits!
Another question: How far in advance should we book Neuschwanstein, Königssee, and the Eagle’s Nest in May?
Thanks so much in advance for your tips and ideas!
hi
I’ll be in Copenhagen this coming May for a few days.
Do you have any recommendations for things to visit?
If I had to pick one castle to visit, which one would it be?
I’m torn between: Rosenborg Castle, Amalienborg Palace, or Frederiksborg and Charlottenborg Palaces
Any suggestions?
Thanks
I’ll be in Copenhagen this coming May for a few days.
Do you have any recommendations for things to visit?
If I had to pick one castle to visit, which one would it be?
I’m torn between: Rosenborg Castle, Amalienborg Palace, or Frederiksborg and Charlottenborg Palaces
Any suggestions?
Thanks
hi
I’m wondering if anyone can give me some info on how to get from Mallorca to Menorca.
Since flights are cheaper to Mallorca, I’d like to go that way.
Thanks so much for your help!
Hi there,
We’re planning a trip to Finland and Norway this summer, starting in Oulu to explore Lapland, heading up to the North Cape, and then making our way down to Bergen.
This route means renting a car in Finland and dropping it off in Norway. My initial searches are showing rental rates that are... astronomical—about three times the price compared to returning it at the starting point.
I’m guessing I’m not the only one wanting to visit both countries. Are there any great tips to drastically reduce the cost of renting a car?
Thanks to the community for your suggestions!
We’re planning a trip to Finland and Norway this summer, starting in Oulu to explore Lapland, heading up to the North Cape, and then making our way down to Bergen.
This route means renting a car in Finland and dropping it off in Norway. My initial searches are showing rental rates that are... astronomical—about three times the price compared to returning it at the starting point.
I’m guessing I’m not the only one wanting to visit both countries. Are there any great tips to drastically reduce the cost of renting a car?
Thanks to the community for your suggestions!
Hi there, we’re a couple of bikers planning a trip to Majorca in June 2026, and I’d love to organize a half-day or full-day boat or catamaran outing. Which coast do you think is the nicest for this, and do you have any suggestions or personal experiences to share? Thanks in advance!
Hi there,
We’ll be staying in London for 3 nights in September.
Could you recommend a hotel near a tube station, at a good price, with fairly spacious rooms?
Thanks! 🌸
We’ll be staying in London for 3 nights in September.
Could you recommend a hotel near a tube station, at a good price, with fairly spacious rooms?
Thanks! 🌸
Hi there,
Does anyone know if there are any works in progress at Torcello, and if so, what type of works and how long they’re expected to last?
Thanks in advance
Hi everyone,
I’m sharing my draft itinerary with you because I just booked our flight tickets, and I feel like it’s quite late in the season. So, I’d like to be sure about my stops before reserving the hotels. I’ll be traveling alone with my two adult children. We want to prioritize outdoor walks, avoid too many indoor visits (both for budget and preference), and not spend too much time on the road.
D1: Arrival at 9 AM in Malaga, day in Malaga and overnight stay D2: Head straight to Nerja (1-hour drive) and spend the night there D3: Head straight to Granada (1.5-hour drive), spend the day and night there D4: Granada. Visit the Alhambra (Nasrid Palaces tour at 5 PM) and spend the night D5: Head to Ronda (2.5-hour drive) and spend the night D6: White Villages and overnight in Ronda D7: Head straight to the Costa del Sol (e.g., Estepona), spend the day and night there D8: Return to Malaga to catch our flight
There you go! This itinerary takes into account that we’d like to do a circuit starting from Seville in a few years. That said, it’d be a shame to miss something doable from Malaga.
Questions: Since the Alhambra visit is only at 5 PM, and we’d already have the day to explore Granada, would arriving the day before be a mistake? Or should we skip this day and dedicate it elsewhere (Costa del Sol? Head toward Tabernas?)? The old town appeals to me, but maybe the Sacromonte neighborhood isn’t essential... Same question for Ronda: should we dedicate a full day to it, or combine Ronda and the White Villages in one day? Note that we love wandering around villages outside, so that might answer my question! :)
Final question: Is it better to rent the car at Malaga Airport or in the city? If we rent at the airport, we’d need a hotel with parking, which doesn’t seem easy. Or stay outside the city and park for free near the center if possible? I’ve read comments about taking a taxi to Malaga and then picking up the rental car at the airport the next morning. The taxi would really need to be affordable...
Thanks so much for your feedback and suggestions for visits during this little circuit. Have a great day, everyone! Christine
D1: Arrival at 9 AM in Malaga, day in Malaga and overnight stay D2: Head straight to Nerja (1-hour drive) and spend the night there D3: Head straight to Granada (1.5-hour drive), spend the day and night there D4: Granada. Visit the Alhambra (Nasrid Palaces tour at 5 PM) and spend the night D5: Head to Ronda (2.5-hour drive) and spend the night D6: White Villages and overnight in Ronda D7: Head straight to the Costa del Sol (e.g., Estepona), spend the day and night there D8: Return to Malaga to catch our flight
There you go! This itinerary takes into account that we’d like to do a circuit starting from Seville in a few years. That said, it’d be a shame to miss something doable from Malaga.
Questions: Since the Alhambra visit is only at 5 PM, and we’d already have the day to explore Granada, would arriving the day before be a mistake? Or should we skip this day and dedicate it elsewhere (Costa del Sol? Head toward Tabernas?)? The old town appeals to me, but maybe the Sacromonte neighborhood isn’t essential... Same question for Ronda: should we dedicate a full day to it, or combine Ronda and the White Villages in one day? Note that we love wandering around villages outside, so that might answer my question! :)
Final question: Is it better to rent the car at Malaga Airport or in the city? If we rent at the airport, we’d need a hotel with parking, which doesn’t seem easy. Or stay outside the city and park for free near the center if possible? I’ve read comments about taking a taxi to Malaga and then picking up the rental car at the airport the next morning. The taxi would really need to be affordable...
Thanks so much for your feedback and suggestions for visits during this little circuit. Have a great day, everyone! Christine
Hello,
we’re a couple planning a 2-week road trip this August, with a must-stop (about 3 days on Skye). Any route suggestions? Hotel recommendations? Photo spots?
Hello,
My husband and I are planning a trip to Ireland in September 2026. We’ll be flying from Montreal to London, where we’ll spend three nights. After that, we’ll head to Dublin for a few days and take trains to visit the main attractions. Our ideal plan would be to choose hotels near train stations and take tours to the interesting spots. Would 8 days in Ireland be enough for this kind of trip?
My husband and I are planning a trip to Ireland in September 2026. We’ll be flying from Montreal to London, where we’ll spend three nights. After that, we’ll head to Dublin for a few days and take trains to visit the main attractions. Our ideal plan would be to choose hotels near train stations and take tours to the interesting spots. Would 8 days in Ireland be enough for this kind of trip?
Hi there,
We’re a group of 4 heading out at the end of June for 11 days. I’m just starting my research. We’ll be renting a regular car, not a 4x4. I’m not finding a ton of info on the North. Would love your take on all those kilometers—is there a route that lets us cut out a section? Thanks
We’re a group of 4 heading out at the end of June for 11 days. I’m just starting my research. We’ll be renting a regular car, not a 4x4. I’m not finding a ton of info on the North. Would love your take on all those kilometers—is there a route that lets us cut out a section? Thanks





