Nous commençons à planifier notre voyage de noces! Bien que nous hésitons toujours sur la destination, ce qui nous tente le plus pour le moment est l'Italie et la Grèce. Nous aurions cependant besoin d'un petit coup de main pour ébaucher un itinéraire.
Nous comptons partir l'an prochain, fin mai, pour 3 semaines. Nous partons de Montréal et avons un budget d'environ 6000$ (excluant les billets d'avion). Voici ce que nous avons en tête pour le moment:
Pouvez vous nous aider à peaufiner cet itinéraires (ou le modifier!)? Quels endroits inclure ou exclure?
Nous pensons voyager en bus ou en train en Italie (ou louer une voiture si c'est abordable) puis en bateau entre les iles en Grèce.
Bonjour Noémie, beau projet!🙂
Avant de donner des opinions, il est important de sVoir ce que vous aimez, ce que vous recherchez, qu'est-ce qui vous allume.
Architecture, art, paysages de montagnes, de bord de mer, grandes villes, villages, etc.
Vous choisissez 2 pays absolument magnifiques qui pour ma part méritent plusieurs visites chacun. Mais si tel est votre désir.
L'autre point, et ce n'est au'une opinion personnelle, je ne sais si la région des lacs est ce qui vous allumera le plus.
De tout ce que j'ai vu en Italie, c'est probablement ce qui m'a le moins touché, ému, impressionné et ce mê si c'est fort joli.
Après reflexion, j'ai compris pourquoi: nous vivons au Québec dans un pays où il y a quantités de lacs, alors le dépaysement n'y était pas tout à fait.
Bien sûr ces lacs sont superbes, les villages n'ont pas l'allure des nôtres, mais tout de même.
En Italie, sans savoir encore vos goûts, je penserais à Rome, Venise, la Toscane, la Côte Amalfitaine bien avant les lacs. Les Dolomites aussi, si vous rêvez de hautes montagnes(2 heures au nord de Venise).
Santorini est superbe bien sûr. Très touristique mais très beau. Athènes, 2 jours et on voit pas mal ce qu'il faut.
Voilà pour le moment, j'attendrai des précisions de votre part pour ajouter d'autres détails.
Claude
Voici plus d'infos:
Nous voulons trouver un équilibre dans ce voyage entre détente et visites touristiques... Initialement nous pensions à aller 3 semaines en Scandinavie mais nous pensons qu'après tous le stress et les préparatifs pour le mariage un peu de détente serait bienvenue. Nous voulons pouvoir prendre le temps de relaxer, de passer du bon temps sans avoir à courir d'un musée à l'autre.
Nous sommes intéressés par la plage, les beaux paysages et la plongée à faire en Grèce et nous voulons nous immerger un peu dans l'architecture, l'histoire et l'art de l'Italie. Les Dolomites sont certainement considérées aussi.
Quand au reste de l'Italie, puisque j'y suis allée il y a quelques années à peine (Cinque Terre, Pise, Florence, Naples, Côte Amalfitaine, Capri, Rome) ce ne sont pas des endroits que nous voulons intégrer à notre circuit. Nous irions à Rome car mon futur mari veut absolument voir le Colisée (et j'ai tellement aimé la ville, je n'ai pas d'objection à y retourner!)
Puisque vous nous déconseiller un peu les Lacs italiens, et qu'on ne cesse de me répéter que Venise est trop touristique nous sommes aussi tentés de combiner Grèce et Croatie...Nous sommes très ouverts au suggestions!
Je comprend un peu plus maintenant. Vous avez donc vu une partie de l'Italie.
Venise est touristique, mais suffit de marcher 200 mètres des spots touristiques et miracle, voilà la Venise charmante, fantastique, unique.
Faut pas manquer cette ville romantique. Il faut juste s'éloigner légèrement de la place st-Marc pour avoir la paix.
Vérone est très jolie et prend une demi à une journée max. Le lac de Garde juste à côté est bien personnellement mon lac préféré, par contre j'imagine que ça prend une voiture pour faire ce que l'on veut.
Dépendamment du temps dont vous disposez, Venise, Rome, où je pourrais retourner toutes les années aussi, et ensuite quelques iles des Cyclades et Athènes, ça fait un beau projet! Vous pourriez aussi prendre une voiture au départ de Venise, faire les dolomites 2-4 nuits et redescendre à Vérone et au lac de garde pour 2-3 nuits
Pas spécialiste des plages, d'autres pourront vous donner des idées.
Pour les autres lacs, ce n'est pas que je vous les déconseille, et encore là ce n'est que mon opinion, mais j'ai pas été ébahi comme le rest de ce que j'ai vu.
Je suis sûr que vous aurez une réponse d'un autre forumeur qui vous dira le contraire, et franchement, personne n'a tort.
Je n'ai pas fait la Croatie que je compte faire d'ici 2 ans max.
Si tu aimes les croisières 😉, tu pourrais aussi atterrir à Rome, puis Vérone et Venise (Milan si tu veux en route, mais détour quand même), puis trouver une croisière avec départ de Venise, si possible avec arrêts à Santorin, Mykonos, Dubrovnik et/ou Kotor, puis reprendre l'avion depuis Venise...
si vous faites Venise et ses environs, je vous conseille très fortement de visiter les villas vénitiennes. C'est magnifique. Il y en a une immense dont je ne me souviens plus du nom avec un très grand labyrinthe! mais vous aurez surement besoin d'une voiture...
Finalement nous pensons laisser de côté complètement l'Italie pour le moment puisque j'y suis déjà allé. Nous gardons la Grèce en tête et pensions combiner avec la Turquie. Pour notre budget (6000$ pour 3 semaines de voyage) nous pensons pouvoir faire plus et possiblement être mieux logés dans ces destinations. Ça combine pour nous aussi 2 pays que nous n'avons jamais vus.
Idées (et non itinéraire fixe!):
Montréal-Istanbul
Istanbul
Descente vers le sud en suivant la côte de la mer Égée (Izmir, Efes, Bodrum, Antalya, Voie lycienne)
Bateau entre la Turquie et la Grèce (arrêt possible à Rhodes)
Iles grecques
Meteora (si possible, je sais que c'est loin)
Athènes
Athènes-Montréal
Qu'en pensez-vous? Des idées d'itinéraires/choses à ne pas manquer?
Je suis en vacances actuellement donc pas trop le temps de répondre, mais de toute façon je n'ai pas fait la Turquie alors je ne pourrais pas donner d'avis. Je laisserai le soin aux autres usagers de répondre.
Ciao
NB, visa à demander à l'avance sur internet pour la Turquie pour les Canadiens
Ne pas escompter sortir une voiture de location de Turquie ou de Grèce pour aller dans l'autre pays...
Compte tenu du problème du mal de mer, je me limiterais à Istanbul, puis retour en Grèce (avion ou bus, plus de train pour l'instant normalement entre la Turquie et la Grèce). Disons, avion jusqu'à Athènes, ensuite viser des îles grecques où il y a un aéroport (Rhodes, Mykonos, Santorin, etc.). Retour à Athènes, voiture de location (vérifier s'il vous faut un permis de conduire international) et petit tour à Delphes, aux Météores, voire dans la région de Nauplie ensuite s'il reste du temps.
Istanbul, compter 5 à 6 jours pour ne pas courir, Athènes 1.5 à 2 jours au retour avant le départ pour le Canada. La petite sortie Météores-Delphes, 5 jours. Si on compte 2 à 3 jours par île, il ne va pas rester beaucoup de temps...
Au mois de mai, la plongée risque d'être dans une eau un peu fraiche en mai. Combinaison donc.
Rhodes ne vaut pas grand chose hormis pour ceux qui aiment les all inclusive stays.
Pour profiter de liaisons inter lieux rapides, il vaut mieux prévoir à l'avance des billets d'avion.
Istanbul Izmir, le choix est grand entre les compagnies aériennes turques et ce n'est pas cher. Au lieu de dormir à Izmir, j'irais à Selcuk qui est très proche d'Ephèse.
Istanbul mérite un séjour minimum de quatre jours pour n'en voir qu'une petite partie, la plus touristique.
Athènes, en deux journées pleines, c'est bouclé. De là, vol court pour Thessalonique, bus ou location d'auto pour les Météores où il est possible de s'occuper pendant deux jours.Retour à Athènes pour aller sur le Péloponnèse, louer une auto et voir Delphes, le Magne, Epidaure, Mystra, Olympie, enfin tous les classiques.
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He’d really appreciate it, as he has a deep appreciation for Nordic countries—probably because of his own Nordic roots.
Thanks
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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?
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Thanks in advance for your advice, fellow travelers familiar with this beautiful region! 😉
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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)?
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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.
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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!
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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:
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- 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.
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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
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!
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.
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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?
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Hi there,
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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?
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?