Bonjour,
Je suis en train de préparer notre petit periple romain et .... je ne sais que choisir ! Nous sommes 3 amis, et je dois satisfaire toutes les curiosités de chacun. Certains aiment l'art contemporain, d'autres aiment simplement marcher dans les rues, et moi j'aime les vieilleries !
Donc, pour ne pas souler mes amis avec colonnes, chapiteaux, murs tremblants en tout genre, je souhaite faire une seule chose mais la faire bien.
Il y a le forum romain, le colysée, les fora imperiaux, les thermes de Caracalla et Ostie .... J'aimerais être plongée dans la Rome antique. Je ne peux pas tout faire, donc, à votre avis, qu'est-ce qui est le mieux ?
J'ai le même souci pour les églises ... je voudrais faire les 3 ou 4 principales en dehors de St Pierre. J'ai déjà choisi St Jean de Latran et Ste Marie Majeure. Mais ensuite ? ...... il y en a tellement ! Laquelle a une particularité, autre qu'un tableau de maitre ?
Pour la Rome antique, il y a bien sûr en premier lieu le Forum Romain, où se sont passés tous les grands événements de la République notamment. Les Forums impériaux sont tout près, ainsi que le Colisée, sans oublier le Palatin, le Circo Massimo et le marché de Trajan.
Ostie est très intéressant aussi, mais se trouve en-dehors de la ville, quoique facilement accessible par le train. De préférence par temps sec !
Il y a en effet nombre d'églises intéressantes. Pour compléter le tour des quatre basiliques majeures, il vous reste Saint Paul hors-les-murs. Il y a de nombreuses église baroques, j'ai bien aimé l'église du Gesu. Le Panthéon est à voir aussi.
Merci !
Pour la partie antique, est-ce que c'est jouable de faire tout ce que tu cites en une demie-journée ? ...... disons 4 ou 5 heures ? J'ai regardé le plan, tout est assez proche .... Je laisse tomber Ostie alors ?🤪
POur le reste on a prevu le Pantheon, la centrale Martini, St Pierre + Vatican, balades vers place du Capitole, place navone, place d'espagne, fontaine Trevi. Pas trop de musées pour ce premier voyage à Rome.
En ce qui concerne les points de vue, que me suggerez-vous ? ... Pas St Pierre hein ... j'arriverai jamais à grimper ces escaliers si etroits !🏴☠️
Faire tout cela en 4 ou 5 heures, c'est possible à condition de ne pas traîner en cours de route ! Mais c'est peut-être dommage de ne pas prendre le temps de savourer, même s'il faut sacrifier une partie et la laisser pour un prochain voyage.
A mon avis, Ostie peut être laissée pour un autre voyage.
Le point de vue du haut de Saint-Pierre vaut la peine de faire l'ascension, qui est surtout pénible par le nombre d'escaliers - je ne me rappelle pas que c'était si étroit que cela ...
Un beau panorama de Rome peut aussi se voir du Mont Janicule (Monte Gianicolo), sur la rive droite du Tibre - par exemple depuis le Faro.
La fontaine de Trévi était récemment masquée par des échafaudages, je ne sais pas si les travaux sont déjà terminés.
Bonjour,
Le forum romain est "réservé" aux amateurs de ruines, les sculptures sont dans les musées. Pour la période antique, le colisée et le Panthéon sont plus spectaculaires!
Coté églises, j'ai apprécié Sant' Andrea Al Quirinale construite sur un plan ovale par Le Bernin, qui la considérait comme son chef d'œuvre (voir les sols, de véritables tableaux en marqueterie de marbre et pierres dures), ainsi que Sant' Andrea della Valle, baroque aussi, très grande et très claire (le top pour les photos) et dans un autre style, près du forum romain je crois, la Basilique Saint Côme et Damien pour les somptueuses mosaïques de l'abside du 6ème siècle.
Dans vos balades ne ratez pas, près du Pantheon, l'adorable Piazza Sant'Ignacio en demi-cercle , dont les immeubles ont des façades curvilignes.
Bon voyage
Si votre avion arrive à Rome Ciampino, il survole presque toujours la ville avant d'atterrir (il est très rare d'atterrir dans l'autre sens).
L'avion passe au-dessus du Tibre, et puis passe un peu au nord de la gare Termini : on peut voir tout le centre de Rome à droite, la basilique Saint-Pierre, le Colisée, Saint Jean de Latran sont facilement reconnaissable, puis les anciens aqueducs. Très beau panorama (si vous êtes à un hublot à droite).
Pour les églises je te conseille Santa Maria in Trastevere qui a des magnifiques mosaiques et te permettra de faire un tour dans le quartier du trastevere qui est très sympa
sant ignazio citée dans un autre message est très belle aussi
pour la partie rome antique, si tu n'as qu'une demie journée tu peux faire le forum+ marché de trajan cela te donnera déjà un bon aperçu
à ne faire qu'un musée aller à la galeria borghese
nous avons visité ROME pendant 15 jours en aout 2010. ( 4 ans déjà !..)
notre voyage au jour le jour est visible en cliquant sur ce lien : à gauche, sur le blog, vous trouverez une rubrique CATEGORIE , au bas vous trouverez "ROME" et notre récit au jour le jour.
si vous avez des questions , n'hésitez pas.
Bien cordialement
Missmoune
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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)?
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What affordable activities could you recommend to him?
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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?
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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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.
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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.
So, can anyone reassure me with positive experiences they’ve had with them?
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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.
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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.
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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
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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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- 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
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.
Thanks so much for your help!
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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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