Je me demande si effectivement 5 semaines et demie seraient assez suffisantes pour faire tout le tour de l'Angleterre, l'Ecosse, l'Irlande du Nord, l'Irlande du Sud, le Pays de galles sur les 2 îles principales
Merci pour les courageux qui iront jusqu'au bout de mon planning
Voici donc mon itinéraire :
France : Dover/white cliffs/Deal/sandwich/richborough castle/Ramsgate/Margate/Faversham/Canterbury/Kit’s coty house/Rochester/London/St Albans/Woburn abbey/Houghton house/Wandlebury/Saffron Walden/Cambridge/Denney abbey/Wicken Fen/Newmarket/Bury St Edmunds/Ickworth house/Kentwell Hall/Finchingfield/Great Bardfield/Halstead/Colchester/Flatord Mill/Woodbridge/Heveningham Hall/Beccles/Norwich/Aylsham/Blickling Hall/Cromer/Sheringham/Sheringham Hall/Little Walsingham/Pensthorpe Waterfowl park/Sandringham House/Castle Rising/King’s lynn/Wisbech/Peterborough/Burghley House/Kirby Hall/Oakham/Quenby Hall/Leicester/Rugby/Warwick/Mary Ardens house/Hataway’s cottage/Stradford Upon-avon/Compton Wynyates/Rollright stones/Chipping Norton/Blenheim Palace/Oxford/Roman villa/Burford/Borbon-on-the-water/Cheltenham/cathédrale de Gloucester/Tewkesbury/Hereford/Dinmore manor/Leominster/Worcester/Hanburry Hall/Bridgnoth/Ironbridge gorge/ Viroconium/ Attingham park/Haughmond abbey/Shrewsbury/Combermere abbey/Croxden abbey/Kedleston Hall/Derwent Valley Hall/Newstead abbey/Newark on trent/Lincoln/Sleaford/Grimsby/Thorton abbey/Kingston Upon Hull/Burton Constable Hall/Beverley/Scarborough/Robin’s Hood bay/Whitby/Boulby cliffs/Goathland/castle Howard/Coxwold/Rievaulx abbey/Newby Hall/Isurium/Knaresborough/Harrogate/Harewood house/Leeds/Temple Newsam/Bradford/Hebden bridge/Towneley Hall/Fountains abbey/Studdley royal/Jervaulx abbey/castle Bolton/Easby abbey/Egglestone abbey/Barnard castle/Raby castle/Durham/Finchale priory/Hexham/Hadrian’s Wall/Vercovicium/Hulne priory/alnwick castle/Dunstandburgh castle/Holy island castle/Berwick-upon-tweed/Paxton house/Manderston house/abbey Saint Bathans/Fast castle/Hailes castle/Tantallon castle/Museum of flight/Haddington/Lennoxlove House/Pencaittland/Melrose/Scott’s view/Dryburgh abbey/Floors castle/Kelso/Jedburgh/Abbotsford/Bowhill house/Newark castle/Grey Mare’s tail/Devil Beef tub/New Lanark/Craighnethan castle/Stonypath/Drochil castle/Tinnis castle/Neidpath castle/Kailzie gardens/traquair house/Roslin chapel/Lady Victoria Colliery castle/Edinburgh/Forth Bridges/Culross palace/Stirling/Blair Drummond/Doune castle/Wallace monument/Castle Campbell/Kinross house/Loch leven/Falkland/kennoway/Hill of Tarvit/Kellie castle/St Andrews/Earlshall castle/Leuchars/Balmerino abbey/Lindores abeey/Round tower/Elcho castle/Perth/Huntingtower castle/Scone palace/Gorge of the Ericht/Airlie castle/Glamis castle/Finavon castle/House of Dun/Edzell gardens/Fasque house/Dunnotar castle/Muchalls castle/Banchory/Crathes castle/Stone circle/Cartbie church/Balmoral castle/Corgarff castle/Kildrummy castle/Craigiievar castle/castle Fraser/Aberdeen/Slains castle/Bullers of Buchan /Deer abbey/Fyvie castle/Delgatie castle/Craigston castle/Duff house/Banf/Portsoy/Spynie palace/Elgin/Duffus castle/Burghead Well/Sueno’s stone/Brodie castle/Cawdor castle/Culloden Moor/Clava cains/Inverness/Loch ness monster center/Beauly priory/Fyrisch monument/Skibo castle/Falls of shin/Dunrobin castle/clinelish distillery/Langwell gardens/Stone rows/Cairns of camster/Castle of old wick/Castle girnigoe and Sinclair/Castle of mey/Braal castle/St mary’s chapel/Rosail clearance village/Dun dornaigil brochCaves of smoo/Balnakeil church/Clo mor Cliffs/Eas a chaul aluinn falls/ardvrech castle/ Inverpolly Nature reserve/Smoke house/ullapool/Corrie halloch/falls of measach/Inverewe gardens/Victoria falls/Bein Eighe nature reserve/eilean donan castle/ lochaslsh garden/kyle house/prince charles’s cave/kilt roch/quiraing/flora macdonald’s tomb/Old man of storr/dunvegan castle/piping centre/Folk museum/broch/Talisker distillery/crofter’s museum house/Caistal Maol/Fort augustus/inverlochy castle/Ben nevis/castle stalker/Barcaldine castle/Dunastaffanage castle/Bonawe iron furnace/Falls of cruachan/Kitchurn castle/inveraray castle/Inveraray/Old village museum/minard castle/kilmory castle gardens/columba’s cave/castle sween/kilberry 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tumulus/monasterboice/dundalk/proleek dolmen/Killevy church/Dorrymore house/Legannany dolmen/jordan’s castle/gardens of rollawane/Belfast/castle/carrickfergus/island the goblins mayee/larne/black cave tunnel/antrim/round tower/carrick-a-rede rope bridge/giant’s causeway/dunluce castle/hussendel castle/beaghmore stone circles/armagh/navan fort/omagh/lisnaskea/crom castle/Florence court/enniskillen/castlecool house/round tower/creevykeel/high cross/carrowmore/moyne abbey/rathfran abbey/ceide fields/cliffs scenery/murrisk abbey/doo lough valley/kylemore abbey/clifden/galway/ballindooly castle/the turoe stone/thoor ballybee/killmacduagh/poulnabrone/dysert o’dea/craggaunowen project/bunratty castle/o’briens tower/cliffs of mother/carrigafoyle castle/rattoo round tower/gallarus oratory/aghadoe church/killarney/muckross abbey/ross castle/ring of Kerry/leacanabualie stone fort/derrynane house/staygue stone fort/gap of dumloe/lady’s view/garinish garden/bantry house/drombe stone circle/garranes ring fort/blarney castle/cork/mitchelston caves/athassel priory/rock of cashel/cahir castle/mount melleray monastery/strancally castle/Waterford/curraghmore/high cross of ahenny/kilkenny/jerpoint abbey/JFK memorial forest park/dunbrody abbey/tintern abbey/Johnstown castle/heritage park/castle howard/high cross of moore/rath of mullamast/irish national stud/russborough house/glendalough/laragh/mount usher gardens/powercourt house/enniskerry/Dublin/holyhead/bryn-celli-ddu/Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch/menai bridge/caernafon/porthmadog/llyod George memorial/cader idris/Snanteos welsh stately house/devil’s bridge/strata florida abbey/blaencaron/saint david’s/Pembroke/tenby/dynevor castle/carreg cennen castle/henryd falls/cyfarthfa castle/heritage park/Tredegar park house/roman amphitheatre/Bristol/bath/claverton manor/westwood manor/wookey hole/Glastonbury/cleeve abbey/watersmeet house/valley of the rocks/ilfracombe/barnstaple/bideford/clovelly/bude/boscastle/king Arthur’s castle/tintagel/cornwall coast/newquay/saint ives/chun castle/botallack mine/land’s end/st michael’s mount/glendurgan garden/trewithen house/restormel castle/lanhudrock house/trematon castle/Anthony house/buckland abbey/saltram house/Dartmouth/totnes/torquay/kent’s carven/widecombe in the moor/Exeter/a la ronde house/bicton gardens/forde abbey/the giant/maiden castle/hardy monument/Milton abbas/badbury rings/Cadbury castle/stourhead house/wardour castle/wilton house/Salisbury/figsbury ring/Stonehenge/woodhenge/Winchester/Southampton/netley abbey/Portsmouth/chichester/the troundle/good wood house/roman villa/brighton royal pavilion/the long man/herstmonceux castle/hastings/bodiam castle/dover : France
Bath je confirme c'est jolie j'y suis déjà aller 🙂.
Juste vous savez combien de temps un peux prêt le temps de Londres a Oxford ?, car c'est une ville ue je n'est pas vu, est j'aimerais vraiment y aller.
Merci
Camarade, fils du Vent, fils de l'horizon
Va où ton cœur te porte et la Vie te donnera raison
Le chemin est long et d'embûches sera plein
Ouvre-toi au monde et le monde sera tien!.
KENNY ARKANA - Ils ont peur de la liberté !
Salut pour le temps de trajet je ne peux pas dire mais ça doit prendre une deux heures; Bath c'est pas loin de Londres
http://visitbath.co.uk/
Bath est une ville de thermes.
J'y étais allé il y a longtemps en famille donc en voiture peut-être que le train s'y arrête.
Sinon la Cornouailles est une très belle région aussi à voir.
J'ai poser ma question un peux tot, car en poursivent mes recherche j'ai aprit que c'été 1h de trajet, et que le billet de Londres a Oxford été de un peux prêt 30£ Hors heur de pointe. 🙂
Pour Bath j'ai déjà été javais beaucoup aimer le centre de la ville. Autre que L'angeterre il y a aussi Cardiff (javais été au- Bain Romain - quel que chause comme sa, est c'est super on y apprend beaucoup de chause.)
Cornouailles je c'est pas c'est ou... c'est vers quel grande ville ?. ou plutot quel est la grande ville de la région ? 😇.
Camarade, fils du Vent, fils de l'horizon
Va où ton cœur te porte et la Vie te donnera raison
Le chemin est long et d'embûches sera plein
Ouvre-toi au monde et le monde sera tien!.
KENNY ARKANA - Ils ont peur de la liberté !
Salut la Cornouaille c'est une région de l'Ouest de l'Angleterre au sud du Pays de Galles.
C'est une région qui ressemble à la Bretagne en France c'est une région un peu sauvage et isolée c'est la pointe ouest du RU.
Il n'y a pas vraiment de ville principale.
Sinon le Pays de Galles est joli à voir aussi ; Cardiff est la ville principale du Pays de Galles ( Wales en anglais) si je ne me trompe
Bonsoir,
je me permets de répondre, trop tard ou pas, je vois seulement maintenant le message...
Je suis assez habituée à circuler en Irlande (plus de 10 voyages à mon actif là-bas), pareil en Ecosse, Cornouailles anglaises, Pays de Galles, etc.. (entre 15 et 20 séjours) J'avoue que l'itinéraire me laisse rêveuse.. J'ai découvert une partie du Donnegal Irlandais en 10 jours.. alors 5 semaines pour tout, cela me semble ambitieux.
Néanmoins, cela dépend de ce que l'on cherche ; ça va faire avaler beaucoup de kilomètres. Alors, modestement, je précise que :
1/ je reviens la semaine dernière de New Forest et j'ai eu du mal à me loger en juin ;
2/ IDEM sur la Jurassic Coast ;
3/ réserver pour éviter de passer une matinée entière à chercher un hébergement notamment autour de Bank Holidays
4/ c'est mieux d'avoir une voiture anglaise, mieux adaptée à la conduite à gauche ; Les tarifs sont deux fois moins chers qu'en France, parfois moins encore, et cela évite le ferry, les kms, les péages français.. Les billets d'avion sont maintenant très peu chers si on s'y prend à l'avance.
5/ ne pas se fier aux kilomètres. Les petites routes de campagne (les plus jolies, i l faut bien le dire) sont TRES TRES étroites. Une seule voiture passe à la fois. Donc on ne roule pas vite, car on doit s'arrêter sur des espaces de dégagements pour croiser.
6/ Ce serait bien dommage de ne pas profiter des sentiers côtiers pour découvrir à pieds ces paysages magnifiques.
il y a beaucoup de "public foot paths" et c'est vraiment dommage de passer à côté. Les pubs, l'art de vivre anglais, les cosy tea shops.. ne pas se priver non plus.. L'avantage du B and B c'est qu'on passe 1 heure à table le matin, mais qu'on est calé jusqu'à 5 heures du soir !
Je suis une vieille marmotte, et peut être que nos centres d'intérêt sont différents.. mais c'est toujours utile d'avoir plusieurs courants de tendances..
Seulement un commentaire pour confirmer ce qu'écrivait Marmotte74. Les routes en Angleterre (hormis les grands axes, bien sûr) sont très étroites.
Nous avons fait Salisbury et Winchester en 2009 et Canterbury et le Kent en 2010 et nous n'avons jamais dépassé le 60km/h sur les petites routes. D'où des calculs d'itinéraires parfois trompeurs, quand on imagine faire du 90km/h tout le long.
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Ma fille part en Islande pour un trek de 4 à 5 jours. Notre réseau belge n'est pas couvert en Islande. Quelle est la meilleur alternative pour être joignable au maximum même en randonnée ?
Merci
Hi there, my husband and I are planning a trip to Iceland in mid-October 2026.
Would you have any advice on the best places to visit for a first trip to this destination? Thanks
Hi there, a friend will be visiting Great Britain in August and would like to explore some representative spots in Denmark before heading back to Canada.
What affordable activities could you recommend to him?
He’d really appreciate it, as he has a deep appreciation for Nordic countries—probably because of his own Nordic roots.
Thanks
Hi, I'm heading to Italy soon and I wanted to know if Italian banks charge fees when you withdraw cash at an ATM, or if, like in Spain or Greece, it's better to avoid taking out money and bring cash instead. Looking forward to your replies... Thanks
We’re planning a short trip at the end of July to explore the legendary mountains and valleys of the Bernese Oberland: round trip from Nancy (Swiss highway vignette planned), 2 nights in a room with a small kitchen in Adelboden, then 2 nights in a hotel at the Gletscherblick in Grindelwald, both with half-board included.
Could you share some tips on the best road routes to take, as well as some walking hikes (we’re not as fit as we used to be, so nothing longer than 2-3 hours)? Maybe also 1 or 2 cable car rides—I was thinking of Oeschinensee Lake above Kandersteg and the First gondola above Grindelwald for better panoramic views of the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau... all while keeping it doable with our schedule. We’ve ruled out the "premium" trip up to the Jungfraujoch for this time.
I’m also guessing that paying to access Wengen or Mürren only makes sense if we’re staying there for a few days, right?
- Is the road through the narrow valley of the White Lütschine toward Lauterbrunnen and beyond still worth it in terms of views and scenery?
On the way back, if we have a little time to explore Bern’s historic old town, what’s the best parking plan for a 1- or 2-hour stop?
Thanks in advance for your advice, fellow travelers familiar with this beautiful region! 😉
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Hi,
I’ll be in Barcelona at the end of October.
I can choose to be there over the weekend or during the week. Probably 4 nights.
Is there a big difference in terms of crowds in the city and in the museums?
Little or no difference would simplify my itinerary on the way.
Hi there,
I’ll be in Rome from April 1st to 13th, 2026—it’s coming up fast!
I’ve been searching online for tickets to visit the Borghese Gallery, but either there’s no availability or the tickets offered are ridiculously expensive.
Could someone guide me to a website where I can book 2 skip-the-line tickets (I’ve heard you have to reserve in advance online)?
Hi everyone,
I rented a car through Klaus Wagen, picking it up in downtown Porto and returning it in downtown Lisbon.
After paying, I read some pretty negative reviews about them.
So, can anyone reassure me with positive experiences they’ve had with them?
Thanks in advance!
Hello, VoyageForum friends, and happy holidays!
I’m planning a trip with my 19-year-old grandson to Milan for Easter Saturday, Sunday, and Monday in 2025.
I’d love your insights on what we can visit in Milan that would interest both my grandson and me (I’m 75). Of course, I’m thinking of the must-sees, but not just those—cozy little restaurants, trendy neighborhoods, and anything else you’d recommend. I’m also looking for a comfortable hotel in the city center that isn’t too expensive!
I’m sure the VoyageForum community will help me uncover some hidden gems! Looking forward to your replies.
Hi there,
I’m heading to Setúbal at the end of June with my granddaughter, and I can’t seem to find clear info on the best way to get from Lisbon Airport to Setúbal. It looks like there’s a train or bus, but I can’t find the exact names of the bus (or train) companies or the precise departure points. Thanks if anyone can help me out! 😉 Just to clarify, I’m on a tight budget and have already ruled out taxis or similar options.
Hello,
We’re heading to Puglia at the end of May. We’re a senior couple. We arrive in Bari, where we’ve booked accommodation for 2 nights. We’ve rented a car.
Day 1: Bari
Day 2: Polignano a Mare – Monopoli
Day 3: Ostuni – Brindisi
Day 4: Lecce
Day 5 & 6: Exploring the coast from Otranto to Santa Maria di Leuca
Day 7 & 8: Gallipoli area
Day 9 & 10: Matera
We’re considering renting a place near Lecce for 5 days and using it as a base to explore the region.
Hi there,
I visited the Faroe Islands in late March 2026 for about ten days. I was invited by a friend who lives near Tórshavn, so I don’t have any info on tourist accommodations or car rentals. Still, I’d like to share a few thoughts about my trip:
- Before leaving, I consulted travel guides and blogs. I was surprised by how repetitive and unoriginal the featured sites were. This leads hurried travelers to follow the same overcrowded routes, which can annoy locals. I found that all Faroese villages were interesting—they reflect the country’s identity, even without the iconic grass-roofed houses. Those are indeed harmonious and beautiful, but they feel like an exotic cliché. For activities, I loved the lively ports that keep the country running.
- I was annoyed by the paid trails in tourist spots. Locals explained that these paths cross private land, and owners are responsible for maintenance and safety. There are plenty of free trails, too—signs at the start detail their features. While not alarmist, the extreme and unpredictable weather is a key factor to consider before setting out.
- The wind’s strength really impressed me. The architecture, with doors and windows opening outward to prevent gusts from blowing roofs off, speaks to the harsh climate. Some days, relentless rain and squalls made going outside unappealing. I realized that in this country, it’s best to plan for flexible indoor days.
- Distances are relatively short. I was happy to be based near Tórshavn because it was easy to explore one or more places in a day. The roads are in great condition. In late March, diesel was 2 €. Tunnel tolls can add up (~26 € per crossing), making a fixed base less practical than I’d thought.
- Everyone agrees: the landscapes are breathtaking. Nature feels untamed here—except for the short grass, thanks to all the woolly sheep.
- The flight from Paris to the Faroe Islands (and back) was long in March—11 hours with three legs: Paris-Amsterdam, Amsterdam-Copenhagen, Copenhagen-Vágar. In bad weather, Vágar Airport can close, causing delays. During tourist season, Atlantic Airways offers a direct Paris-Faroe Islands flight, which is more comfortable and cheaper.
- I found a book recommendation in a guide that fascinated me after my trip: *Les collectionneurs d'images* by Joanes Nielsen. Through its sometimes caricatured characters, it offers a glimpse into Faroese mentalities from the 1950s to 1970s—attitudes that likely persist today.
In conclusion, I’ve traveled a lot and I’m tired of destinations that all start to look the same. The Faroe Islands were a delight—a country stunning in its landscape, climate, and culture, where tourism has barely altered its authenticity.
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
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)?
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,
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!
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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!
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?
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,
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
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?
