Itinéraire Venise - Rome - Florence - Naples en 3 semaines
by Nande
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Original post
Bonjour
Je suis à planifier un voyage en Italie de 3 semaines
Voici ce que je prévois
Arrivée à Venise: visite 4 jours
Florence 7 jours avec Cinq terres, Pise, Chianti, Siennes et environs avec location de voiture
Rome : 5 jours
Naples et côté amalfatienne et Pompéi avec location de voiture 5 jours
Est-ce réaliste?
Salut,
1) Tu arrives à Venise puis la prochaine étape est Florence : OK (même si tu zappes pas mal de choses intéressantes entre les 2 : Padoue, Ferrare, Modène, Bologne, Ravenne...), c'est TON choix.
* Train alors possible de Venise à Florence en 2h10 (regarder sur google...maps...itinéraire, à TES dates et heures, en mode transport en commun).
2) QUAND ce voyage ?
3) voiture à prendre à Florence (après la visite intramuros) pour visiter la zone autour et la rendre à Rome.
4) visite de Rome puis train pour Naples.
Commencer à détailler ton planning pour décompter les jours (réellement...) jusque là !
5) tu repars de Où ??
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1) Tu arrives à Venise puis la prochaine étape est Florence : OK (même si tu zappes pas mal de choses intéressantes entre les 2 : Padoue, Ferrare, Modène, Bologne, Ravenne...), c'est TON choix.
* Train alors possible de Venise à Florence en 2h10 (regarder sur google...maps...itinéraire, à TES dates et heures, en mode transport en commun).
2) QUAND ce voyage ?
3) voiture à prendre à Florence (après la visite intramuros) pour visiter la zone autour et la rendre à Rome.
4) visite de Rome puis train pour Naples.
Commencer à détailler ton planning pour décompter les jours (réellement...) jusque là !
5) tu repars de Où ??
à +
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Dites-nous plutôt svp de quel aéroport italien vous rentrez à la fin du voyage au Canada, cela pourrait nous être plus utile... 😛
Mathilde
Bonjour
Pour Naples pas besoin de voitures c'est la galère d'y circuler et de s'y garer, peut-être moins en septembre qu'en août. On peut visiter Pompéi-Herculanum-Oplontis en train de banlieue, Paestum à ne pas rater en train également tout ça au départ de Naples ce qui évite de faire et défaire les valises. On peut aller en train à Sorrento après pour le reste (la côte amalfitaine) je ne sais pas ( ou alors louer la voiture pour ne faire que cette zone là).
Après Florence et Toscane en une semaine y a de quoi faire, Florence c'est 3 jours plein minimum pour profiter de la ville et des nombreux musées. Il y a plein de choses à ne pas rater ( san gimignano - volterra - lucca - sienne - pise ....).
Et comme dit plus haut, Modène - Parme - Bologne - Ravenne - Ferrare sont aussi à visiter et il faut bien 5 jours à Rome pour profiter de la ville.
Dans tous les cas ce sera un super voyage !!
Pour Naples pas besoin de voitures c'est la galère d'y circuler et de s'y garer, peut-être moins en septembre qu'en août. On peut visiter Pompéi-Herculanum-Oplontis en train de banlieue, Paestum à ne pas rater en train également tout ça au départ de Naples ce qui évite de faire et défaire les valises. On peut aller en train à Sorrento après pour le reste (la côte amalfitaine) je ne sais pas ( ou alors louer la voiture pour ne faire que cette zone là).
Après Florence et Toscane en une semaine y a de quoi faire, Florence c'est 3 jours plein minimum pour profiter de la ville et des nombreux musées. Il y a plein de choses à ne pas rater ( san gimignano - volterra - lucca - sienne - pise ....).
Et comme dit plus haut, Modène - Parme - Bologne - Ravenne - Ferrare sont aussi à visiter et il faut bien 5 jours à Rome pour profiter de la ville.
Dans tous les cas ce sera un super voyage !!
Alors, je dirais, en gros :
Arrivée à Venise : visite 3 jours
Train pour Florence
Florence 6 jours avec, Pise, Chianti, Sienne et environs avec location de voiture dès que l'on sort de Florence
Train pour les Cinqueterre 1 nuit au moins à La Spezia
Train pour Rome
Rome : 5 jours
Train pour Naples (bus direct pour Sorrento, ça existe, d'abord si possible, côte amalfitaine, garder Naples/Pompéi pour les derniers jours). Dormir 2-3 nuits à Sorrento et utiliser les bateaux (voire les bus) pour Capri et côte amalfitaine.
Train Sorrento-Naples
Naples et Pompéi sans voiture ! Pour tous les jours qui restent...
Alibus pour aller à l'aéroport de Naples (proche du centre ville)
Arrivée à Venise : visite 3 jours
Train pour Florence
Florence 6 jours avec, Pise, Chianti, Sienne et environs avec location de voiture dès que l'on sort de Florence
Train pour les Cinqueterre 1 nuit au moins à La Spezia
Train pour Rome
Rome : 5 jours
Train pour Naples (bus direct pour Sorrento, ça existe, d'abord si possible, côte amalfitaine, garder Naples/Pompéi pour les derniers jours). Dormir 2-3 nuits à Sorrento et utiliser les bateaux (voire les bus) pour Capri et côte amalfitaine.
Train Sorrento-Naples
Naples et Pompéi sans voiture ! Pour tous les jours qui restent...
Alibus pour aller à l'aéroport de Naples (proche du centre ville)
Mathilde
Aucune comparaison possible, Bologne ville universitaire avec des monuments anciens, 5terre = 5 villages pittoresques en bord de mer...😛
Si on s'arrête à Bologne, ensuite Florence et train pour Rome, sans passer par 5terre, c'est vous qui choisissez...
De toute façon, on ne pourra pas tout voir, il faudrait ajouter Lucca, Padoue, Ferrare, etc. et on ne s'en sortira pas en 20 jours.
Si on s'arrête à Bologne, ensuite Florence et train pour Rome, sans passer par 5terre, c'est vous qui choisissez...
De toute façon, on ne pourra pas tout voir, il faudrait ajouter Lucca, Padoue, Ferrare, etc. et on ne s'en sortira pas en 20 jours.
Mathilde
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1 avril 2019 à 20:41
Re: Logements.... (message privé)
Voilà mon itinéraire sans 5 terres car trop de course
Jour 1 - Venise 1/2 jour
Jour 2 - Venise
Jour 3 - 1/2 Murano et 1/2 Venise.........Total 3 nuits Venise
Jour 4 - loc auto Venise vers Bologne journée Bologne
Jour5 - Bologne Modène Parme retour couché. Bologne... Total 2 nuits Bologne
Jour 6 - Toscane Pise et Lucques
Jour 7 - Toscane Chianti
Jour 8 - Toscane San Gimignano et Volterra
Jour 9 - Toscane Sienne
Jour 10 - Toscane ou Florence...... Total 4 ou 5 nuits Toscane
Jour 11 - remise auto Florence
Jour 12 - Florence.... Total 2 ou 3 nuits Florence
Jour 13 - train Rome
Jour 14 - Rome
Jour 15 - Rome
Jour 16 - Rome
Jour 17 - Rome.... Total 5 nuits Rome
Jour 18 - Train Naples loc auto vers Vésuve et Pompéi coucher Sorrento
Jour 19 - Capri
Jour 20 - Cote Amalfi.... Total 3 nuits Sorrento
Jour 21 - remise auto Naples visite Naples..... Total 1 nuit Naples
Jour 22 retour Montréal
Est-ce que ça fait du sens ?
Est-ce que ça fait du sens ?
Le début de votre message est assez étonnant, surtout que je ne vous ai pas envoyé de message privé, un problème technique ?
Passons...
Alors, disons plutôt :
Jour 1 - Venise 1/2 jour Jour 2 - Venise Jour 3 - 1/2 Murano et 1/2 Venise.........Total 3 nuits Venise
Jour 4 - Train Venise vers Bologne journée Bologne, hôtel dans le secteur de la gare de Bologne, hors ZTL, avec parking (voir jour 5)
Jour5 - Location de voiture - Bologne Modène Parme retour couché. On peut aussi y aller en train, sauf si on veut voir la Chartreuse de Parme (en dehors de la ville, compliqué en transports publics) Bologne... Total 2 nuits Bologne
Jour 6 - Toscane Pise et Lucques, secteur tour de Pise vite fait le matin, dormir à Lucca, hôtel en dehors des murailles (avec parking de préférence) Certains font les 2 villes en 1 jour, moi, je préfère 1 ville par jour, mais bon...
Jour 7 - Toscane Chianti Jour 8 - Toscane San Gimignano et Volterra Jour 9 - Toscane Sienne (éviter le mercredi, grand marché), arrêt éventuel 1 h au retour à Monteriggioni Jour 10 - Montepulciano-Pienza éventuellement Total 4 ou 5 nuits Toscane, dormir par ex. à Colle di Val d'Elsa assez centré. Jour 11 - remise auto Florence
Jour 12 - Florence.... Total 2 ou 3 nuits Florence
Jour 13 - train Rome Jour 14 - Rome Jour 15 - Rome Jour 16 - Rome Jour 17 - Rome.... Total 4 nuits Rome En fin d'après-midi, train pour Naples, train pour Sorento, coucher à Sorrento
Jour 18 - Train Sorrento-Herculanum (Ercolano), bus organisés devant la gare pour le Vésuve (20 euros par personne), après-midi, visite site Herculanum, plus petite que Pompéi... coucher Sorrento
Jour 19 - Capri (évitez le dimanche)
Jour 20 - Cote Amalfitaine en bateau (voire bus)....(évitez le dimanche)
Eventuellement, ajouter 1 jour de plus si vous tenez à Pompéi (évitez le dimanche) A visiter sur le trajet de retour à Naples en train (consignes bagages à l'entrée du site).
1 jour ne suffit pas pour visiter Naples, sauf si c'est juste pour faire un petit tour dans le centre historique... Eventuellement, voir pour prendre un bus City-Sightseeing pour entrevoir l'extérieur du centre ancien piéton...
Passons...
Alors, disons plutôt :
Jour 1 - Venise 1/2 jour Jour 2 - Venise Jour 3 - 1/2 Murano et 1/2 Venise.........Total 3 nuits Venise
Jour 4 - Train Venise vers Bologne journée Bologne, hôtel dans le secteur de la gare de Bologne, hors ZTL, avec parking (voir jour 5)
Jour5 - Location de voiture - Bologne Modène Parme retour couché. On peut aussi y aller en train, sauf si on veut voir la Chartreuse de Parme (en dehors de la ville, compliqué en transports publics) Bologne... Total 2 nuits Bologne
Jour 6 - Toscane Pise et Lucques, secteur tour de Pise vite fait le matin, dormir à Lucca, hôtel en dehors des murailles (avec parking de préférence) Certains font les 2 villes en 1 jour, moi, je préfère 1 ville par jour, mais bon...
Jour 7 - Toscane Chianti Jour 8 - Toscane San Gimignano et Volterra Jour 9 - Toscane Sienne (éviter le mercredi, grand marché), arrêt éventuel 1 h au retour à Monteriggioni Jour 10 - Montepulciano-Pienza éventuellement Total 4 ou 5 nuits Toscane, dormir par ex. à Colle di Val d'Elsa assez centré. Jour 11 - remise auto Florence
Jour 12 - Florence.... Total 2 ou 3 nuits Florence
Jour 13 - train Rome Jour 14 - Rome Jour 15 - Rome Jour 16 - Rome Jour 17 - Rome.... Total 4 nuits Rome En fin d'après-midi, train pour Naples, train pour Sorento, coucher à Sorrento
Jour 18 - Train Sorrento-Herculanum (Ercolano), bus organisés devant la gare pour le Vésuve (20 euros par personne), après-midi, visite site Herculanum, plus petite que Pompéi... coucher Sorrento
Jour 19 - Capri (évitez le dimanche)
Jour 20 - Cote Amalfitaine en bateau (voire bus)....(évitez le dimanche)
Eventuellement, ajouter 1 jour de plus si vous tenez à Pompéi (évitez le dimanche) A visiter sur le trajet de retour à Naples en train (consignes bagages à l'entrée du site).
1 jour ne suffit pas pour visiter Naples, sauf si c'est juste pour faire un petit tour dans le centre historique... Eventuellement, voir pour prendre un bus City-Sightseeing pour entrevoir l'extérieur du centre ancien piéton...
Mathilde
Tiens, regarde ceci, ça peut compléter le dernier post de Mathilde:
https://voyageforum.com/discussion/projet-16-17-jours-en-toscane-plus-en-mai-d9266931/
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https://voyageforum.com/discussion/projet-16-17-jours-en-toscane-plus-en-mai-d9266931/
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4 fois en Camping-car: Parcs US - NewMex - Yellowst - Louisiane.
http://blogs.crespel.me/usa2009/ http://blogs.crespel.me/usa2011/
http://blogs.crespel.me/usa2012/ http://blogs.crespel.me/usa2013/
Andalousie, Bretagne, Corse, Provence, Sicile, Toscane, villes d'Italie.
sur : http://blogs.crespel.me/
Bonjour Mathilde,
Le voyage que je devais faire en septembre à dû être reporté pour cause de maladie. Je sollicite à nouveau votre aide pour un voyage toujours en Italie que je compte faire en mai prochain J'ai déjà mes billets d'avions A/R de Montréal et les logements (que je peux changer), mais il me reste certains détails pour faire la location de l'auto et les billets de l'Italie au Portugal.
Qu pensez-vous de cet itinéraire : Voici l'itinéraire que j'ai prévu :
Arrivée samedi le 9 mai à 10h30 à l’aéroport Fiumicino, prendre le train de 12h00 et se rendre à l’appartement dans quartier Trastevere près du pont Garibaldi. Samedi 9 mai pm : visite de Trastevere et Janicule Dimanche 10 mai : visite de Navona, Trévi, Panthéon, campo di Fiori, et autres piazzas. Promenade dans les rues. Lundi 11 mai : visite guidée des musées du Vatican, Chapelle sixtine et Basilique. Durée 3h en am. En PM Château Saint-Ange et Jardin de Villa Borghese. Mardi 12 mai : Visite guidée du Colisé, mont Palatin et Forum romain. Durée 3 h en am. En pm promenade dans les rues environnantes. Mercredi 13 mai : Prise auto et direction la Toscane, à Certaldo pour 7 nuits. En direction arrêt à Orvietto et/ou Montepulciano ? Durée du trajet 3h40 Jeudi 14 mai : Visite de Pise et Lucques Boucle Certaldo – Pise – Lucques – retour Certaldo, durée 3 h de route + visites Vendredi 15 mai : Visite de Sienne Boucle Certaldo – Sienne – Certaldo, durée 1h30 de route + visite Samedi 16 mai : Visite de San Gimignano et Volterra Boucle Certaldo – San Gimignano – Volterra – Certaldo, duréé de route 1h50 + visite Dimanche 17 mai : Visite du Chianti À 1 h00 de route de Certaldo, voir Radda et ??? Lundi 18 mai : Visite de Florence en train via la gare de Cetaldo Mardi 19 mai : Visite de Florence en train via la gare de Certaldo. Mercredi 20 mai : Départ de Certaldo vers Venise en auto et arrêt à Bologne, durée 3h40 de route + visite Jeudi 21 mai : Visite de Venise Vendredi 22 mai : Viste de Venise Samedi 23 mai : Avion direction Faro Dimanche 24 mai au 28 mai : logement chez des amis et golf Jeudi 28 mai : Train de Faro à Lisbonne Vendredi 29 mai : Lisbonne, que j'ai déjà visité Samedi 30 mai : départ pour Montréal depuis Lisbonne. Des commentaires/suggestions ? Quel musée dois-je prioriser à Florence ? Quelles villes voir dans le Chianti ? à Venise dois-je visiter les îles de Murano et Burano ?
Merci
Le voyage que je devais faire en septembre à dû être reporté pour cause de maladie. Je sollicite à nouveau votre aide pour un voyage toujours en Italie que je compte faire en mai prochain J'ai déjà mes billets d'avions A/R de Montréal et les logements (que je peux changer), mais il me reste certains détails pour faire la location de l'auto et les billets de l'Italie au Portugal.
Qu pensez-vous de cet itinéraire : Voici l'itinéraire que j'ai prévu :
Arrivée samedi le 9 mai à 10h30 à l’aéroport Fiumicino, prendre le train de 12h00 et se rendre à l’appartement dans quartier Trastevere près du pont Garibaldi. Samedi 9 mai pm : visite de Trastevere et Janicule Dimanche 10 mai : visite de Navona, Trévi, Panthéon, campo di Fiori, et autres piazzas. Promenade dans les rues. Lundi 11 mai : visite guidée des musées du Vatican, Chapelle sixtine et Basilique. Durée 3h en am. En PM Château Saint-Ange et Jardin de Villa Borghese. Mardi 12 mai : Visite guidée du Colisé, mont Palatin et Forum romain. Durée 3 h en am. En pm promenade dans les rues environnantes. Mercredi 13 mai : Prise auto et direction la Toscane, à Certaldo pour 7 nuits. En direction arrêt à Orvietto et/ou Montepulciano ? Durée du trajet 3h40 Jeudi 14 mai : Visite de Pise et Lucques Boucle Certaldo – Pise – Lucques – retour Certaldo, durée 3 h de route + visites Vendredi 15 mai : Visite de Sienne Boucle Certaldo – Sienne – Certaldo, durée 1h30 de route + visite Samedi 16 mai : Visite de San Gimignano et Volterra Boucle Certaldo – San Gimignano – Volterra – Certaldo, duréé de route 1h50 + visite Dimanche 17 mai : Visite du Chianti À 1 h00 de route de Certaldo, voir Radda et ??? Lundi 18 mai : Visite de Florence en train via la gare de Cetaldo Mardi 19 mai : Visite de Florence en train via la gare de Certaldo. Mercredi 20 mai : Départ de Certaldo vers Venise en auto et arrêt à Bologne, durée 3h40 de route + visite Jeudi 21 mai : Visite de Venise Vendredi 22 mai : Viste de Venise Samedi 23 mai : Avion direction Faro Dimanche 24 mai au 28 mai : logement chez des amis et golf Jeudi 28 mai : Train de Faro à Lisbonne Vendredi 29 mai : Lisbonne, que j'ai déjà visité Samedi 30 mai : départ pour Montréal depuis Lisbonne. Des commentaires/suggestions ? Quel musée dois-je prioriser à Florence ? Quelles villes voir dans le Chianti ? à Venise dois-je visiter les îles de Murano et Burano ?
Merci
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Hi there,
We’re planning a trip for October to visit Naples (6 nights) and the Amalfi Coast (5 nights). We’ve already got the historic center and the Lapis Museum in Naples, Pompeii, Herculaneum, Procida, Sorrento, and Ravello on our list. Any suggestions, addresses, or tips?
Thanks for your help.
Hello,
We’re heading to Rome from 21/09, arriving in the early afternoon, and returning on 28/09, leaving in the morning. We’ve already booked our flight tickets and our accommodation in the city center: Via Ezio.
I’d love to get your feedback on our itinerary and if there are any visits we should book right now:
Monday 21 afternoon:
Largo di Torre Argentina: a sacred spot for cats.
Tuesday 22:
The Vatican: Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel in the morning. Afternoon: St. Peter’s Basilica, the dome, and if possible, the necropolis.
Wednesday 23:
Morning: Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill. Afternoon: Trastevere neighborhood and the Monumento a Garibaldi.
Thursday 24:
Piazza Navona, Church of St. Louis of the French, the Pantheon, Campo de’ Fiori, Piazza Venezia, Piazza Santa Maria Maggiore, Trevi Fountain.
Friday 25:
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
Hi there,
Can you share your experiences about Bilbao with us? We're planning to go during the last week of April, with our main goal being to visit the Guggenheim Museum. Despite our research, we're not sure if a week is too long or what there really is to see and do in Bilbao. Should we rent a car to explore the surrounding areas? For San Sebastián, it seems there are pretty convenient buses. Would a day trip there and back be doable?
Any advice would be welcome regarding the itinerary, local transportation, hotels, and how long to stay.
Thanks in advance!
Maevita






