Curious about more spots to hit? If you are going to France and Italy for sure then start with Paris and Rome as the foundation and add cities in between to the degree youll have time. WebItaly has Europe's richest, craziest culture. This was so helpful. WebItinerary for France and Italy min. Coming back to Santo Stefano Belbo, you find here the hotel of our choice not far from it. Be prepared for a small hotel room, even if you pay a lot, so its more about paying for the location rather than for a luxurious and large place to sleep. Make it easier to visit using my Lake Como budget tips, but dont be afraid to indulge in visiting its most romantic places like Villa del Balbianello and the town of Bellagio. Not far from Franciacorta is the region of Veneto, wherein the next half of the itinerary lies. There are also bus tours from Florence that take you all the way there, but those come with the slowness of large-group travel. On our way home, we made a stopover south of Lyon, Frances third largest city. All of the stops are 2 to 3 hours apart by train. Of the 5 towns, Vernazza is probably best for a short visit and its definitely the most scenic. Required fields are marked *. It might be best to just consider any of them and look for a hotel or resort that you like the look of and that fits your budget. Driving in France is such a pleasure. Then head over to the Dolomites: the most unique of mountains with jagged grey peaks surrounded by the absolutely stunning valleys and green hills of Trentino Alto-Adige. -Roger. Id say flying into and out of Paris would be ideal, but you could also start in Rome and do it in the other direction. If you are coming through in between fairs and events, hotels can actually be unusually cheap, so its worth checking rates if you are considering stopping. Without doubt there are other spots in the Piedmont more worthwhile visiting. Nice to Venice by train: About 7.5 hours. I prefer nearby la Morra, and there are other nice villages too. On our last day in Annecy, we took a bus/train combo back to Paris that left Annecy around mid afternoon. Thanks also for pointing out the long distances and shorter 2 nt stays can make it harder to have time for the small towns. Thank you! Play with the http://www.viamichelin.com chosing prefered route and discovery route and see what it offers you. In general, visit Northern Italy if youre interested in art history, fashion, mountain vistas and fast-paced cities. Nice itself is quite nice, but there are dozens of small towns to choose from including Cannes, Antibes, or even Saint Tropez. They are on the west coast a bit north of Florence, so they are a bit out of the way if you are headed to Rome. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. The trick is to stay at least one night, if not two,on the main island itself. ): Piedmont: at least 2 nights (Piedmont is a large region, so depending on how much you want to see, you could easily extend this a couple of nights) Lake Como: at least 1 night Bologna: at least 1 night Florence: at least 2 nights Verona: at least 1 night Lake Garda: at least 1 night (or even a day trip from Verona & you stay in Verona 2 nights) Dolomites: at least 2-3 nights. Book trains on sncf-connect/en-en . Im glad this has been helpful. If you are over 25 you have to buy a 1st Class Eurail Pass, and those are probably only best for those with a bit more money to spend. Stay in Avignon (1 nt), Aug 22-26 car rental Avignon, stay at a mas south of Avignon (booked) (4 nts), -explore some of the small towns around the Vaucluse region, Aug 26-28 drive to Piemonte region in Italy, stay in Barolo (2 nts), Aug 30-Sep 1 drive to Annecy, ?return rental car, stay in Annecy (2 nts), Sep 1 - ? The big 3 in Italy are Rome, Florence, and Venice, and if you have time for only 3 cities those are the obvious ones to choose. Train from Annecy to Paris, stay in Paris (?what area) (1 nt), Sep 2 - flight leaves from Paris at 11:00 am. If you are having trouble narrowing down which places are the top to visit for you or youre starting from scratch seeking inspiration, youll find the perfect northern Italy itinerary for you in this post, along with tips for visiting this part of the country. WebDepending on the length of your trip, and taking geographic proximity into account, here are our recommended priorities: 3 days: Paris, maybe Versailles 6 days, add: Normandy 8 Head west to Turin, a financial and cultural hub like Milan, stylized by Baroque-style architecture and the famed Mole Antonelliana. Paris to Avignon by train: About 3.5 hours possible route via Orange and Sault (Lavender fields); or just Italy in Spring guide coming soon!). As we live in times of Corona, we only opted for lodging that comes with foodie hotspots, too. Those in a hurry can spend half a day in Naples and a couple hours seeing Pompeii and be safely back in Sorrento for an unforgettable dinner. Yani. Thanks again to people on this forum that take the time to reply on the conversations! We enjoy walking, dining, exploring, and just being at places that takes you away from it all. I just wanted to come back and thank everyone on the forum for their helpful replies. Not only on this thread, but also having read so many other c I'm Michela, a travel photographer living in northern Italy with a passion for empowering wanderlusting women like you to travel fearlessly and start living their travel dream. Thanks sooo much for the above itinerary you have created! The other main nearby attraction is the famous tourist island of Capri, which is best known for its Blue Grotto attraction. If you are fine with this, then no problem. However, there is a lot more to unpack when deciding which Italian region to visit. Let me know if you have any other questions. But like I said to see more or to discover more, you need to drive on those smaller roads but they take more time. I have been to Barolo town only once and on a day trip. When arriving, we were pleasantly surprised to learn that this town overflows with Roman history. Thank you both for the suggestions, tradeform and Planner. Ok, I will plan for 3-4 hrs from the arrival time at CDG to the time for the departure w You could engage in sports or you could visit to admire the views and the alpine culture! Southern Italy Road Trip: Stop 4 Sicily Itinerary. But in those evening hours as well as the morning hours on the following day, the place can feel magical and like a fairy tale destination. If the two one-way flights are within US$150 or so of either round-trip, then they are your best option. by Patrick Henriroux, a two Michelin starred chef. It belongs to the I Borghi pi belli dItalia (the most beautiful villages in Italy). Train to Venice 4 nights If you need to be at the airport by 8h00 and it takes around 1h to get there, being such an early departure, you should chose your last hotel in accordance. Were thinking Paris, Venice, Florence, Rome, Sorrento and fly out of Naples. Its true that you cant just all of France by just visiting Paris on your first trip, but its still not a bad idea because this city is the center of almost everything and even the areas surrounding it are filled with great sights, amazing histories, and plenty of things to do. If its your first stop you should add at least one extra day to help deal with jet lag, but you should plan on staying as long as possible because the French capital is one of the worlds great (and most beautiful) cities by any definition. But in general, when you want to explore small towns and villages and see the countryside and tale scenic routes, you need to take the smaller roads. Fantastic site.really appreciate the info! Hopefully all these options make clearer what is at the top of your northern Italy bucket list! The car was our chosen mode of transport. more, Reply to: Rough Itinerary: Southern France, Northern Italy. If you are only staying 1 night in Paris and your flight is at 11.00 - which implies being at CDG by 8.00 I would either stay "at" the airport (not "near" the airport) or near Gare de Lyon where your train from Annecy will arrive. No itinerary in Northern Italy should not leave unvisited This is another easy and ideal day trip where you can have breakfast and dinner in Sorrento and a wonderful time in Capri in between. Going in, say, April would probably be better, but if your choices are staying in Paris the whole time or also going to Nice for a couple days, I would go to Nice. As we have not seen the sea for more than one and a half years, my husband and I set off for an Italian beach town. We only had one night available and had not planned to do longer activities in town. I would love to hear your suggestions for an itinerary and how long to spend in each place. And Nice has great museums and food as well. Let me know if you have any other questions. Here are some foods to try in every region on this itinerary: Starting in Piemonte, the speciality is one of the most expensive and luxurious foods in the world: truffles! This is what we ended up doing in terms of itinerary and a few highlights of things we did: Day of arrival- 10 am arrival in Paris (from Ottawa), 2 pm TGV to Avignon, picked up rental car and drove straight to Rognonas. So we had decided to opt for a luxury hotel a bit further away from the sea but with views of it. Renting a car in Italy is the most flexible yet most expensive option for traveling around northern Italy. Ill cut out the Lake Como part as you suggested Planner, and get there hopefully as part of a future trip to Italy. This is a hilltop stone village below the ruins of an old castle. The towns are all fairly similar and in April or May they will still be rather quiet, especially in April. We spent time also at the Mas, which was lovely, where we barbecued our dinners and we swam in the pool and enjoyed the relaxed setting. Similar to Paris, Rome is crammed with amazing sights too numerous to mention, but unlike Paris, Rome can be a frustrating place to visit. You can go more off-the-beaten-path and deep dive into the culture, taking the slow travel route. It is known for its long sandy beaches. Its no secret Lake Como is one of the most luxurious destinations in Italy and its exclusivity, plus the incredible views of villas and alpine peaks, makes it an intimate retreat. Sorrento is a really nice place to base yourself on a longer trip, but its not nearly as interesting as the other cities on your list. Newer travelers always assume that more is better and overly-seasoned travelers always preach that virtually any city anywhere deserves at least a week. Bergamo 2 Nights. Milan 2 Nights. In the time to come, you will find reviews of the luxury hotels we stayed and the Michelin (starred) restaurants we dined. We are coming from the West Coast of the US (California). I find that I get exhausted easier as I got a bit older. It used to be that Paris was one of the cheapest, and its still competitive, but it doesnt rank high on the list ofEuropean cities that are cheapest to fly into. We took a bus that goes around to the small towns around the lake. ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-112612320', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');Europe again in a few years, so I will resist the urge to try to cover too large a geographical area! But for a quick trip where you are trying to include as much as possible, Pisa is best for a day trip. The Tuscany of northern Italy? -Roger. We rather wanted to enjoy the vibes coming with being by the sea and of course we were eager to explore the region, above all by walking. I would love do my shopping at the outlets -which should I visit for the outlets? Im glad you have enjoyed the site and Ill try to help. Tour du Mont Blanc - Day Hike Recommendations. This has helped me tremendously! There isnt much else to see in Pisa. It will be cheaper to buy the tickets as you go. But first and foremost, we think of a specific region to go. With only a few exceptions, 3 nights per city is a good minimum even for those wishing to see as much as possible, or 2 nights in the smaller cities. This is perhaps the most challenging question when planning an itinerary. We do like road trips and are accustomed to doing very long distance drives (in North America). This means if you make a purchase through that link, I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Here are some suggestions: Next stop is Liguria for fresh seafood, focaccia, and pesto! I will do some more internet research before deciding, thank you all again for your suggestions. Its definitely worth looking, but my hunch is that any Airbnb that is fairly close to the Eiffel Tower is going to be very expensive, even compared to nearby hotels. Train to Nice 2/3 nights ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-112592926', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');Europe and France in particular has such a concentration of things to see and do that every 15 - 30 km you will find a new village, town, castle, abbey, a natural beauty of some sort. Paris is always great, but for Lake Como it really depends on the time of year. Nice has a famous beach (made of pebbles rather than sand), but its also an important cultural capital with great museums and a thriving food scene. These two countries contain several of what I consider to be the best cities in Europe to visit for anyone, so its just a matter of narrowing down where to go and how much time to spend in each place. Set on a low range of hills covered with these wonderful vineyards, it offers everything a demanding traveler could wish for. Read about all the best towns on Lake Garda. Northern Italy is the most developed part of the country, so transportation is easy-to-access and can take you just about anywhere. Italy does not have a national bus line, so most buses are only regional or city. WebThe plan would be to fly into Venice for 3 nights, then Courmayeur for 2 nights, then proceed with the original trip (2 nights in Manarola, 4 nights in the Tuscany area, then 3 Its hard to fit it all into one trip, but hopefully youve found the perfect itinerary for your trip to northern Italy or at least sparks of inspiration! Lake Garda is the largest lake in Italy, but its small, cascading hillside towns make the atmosphere intimate. I hope this helps and Im happy to answer other questions if you have them. Find here my Google Map of our journey. 3 hours is the the recommended time to allow between flight arrival and train departure. As with most things, the best answer probably lies somewhere in between. Later on, I have also discovered that Orta San Guilio is a truly splendid village. Tour the Villa Ephrussi, a mansion built by a member of the Rothschild banking family, and stroll through the villa gardens. It used to be that round-trip tickets were always much cheaper than two one-way tickets, but often that is no longer true. I usually use Rentalcars.com to compare prices for a rental car and book the best deal. Let me know if you have any other questions and Ill be happy to try to help. Day 8: Italian Riviera via Monaco. Having said that, it may happen that there are certain establishments beingon my wish list a long time. We were very relaxed on this trip, which is what we wanted. Milan is bustling, crowded, the energy is always high. My experience in Italy is that some people with limited English speak good French, so you might be able to use your French there. I have been to Ba We arrived in Eze around 9 am and parked in a big parking lot (you keep driving above Eze, it was a great price and included one pass for the Jardin Exotique. In Paris, however, youd probably only consider doing this for breakfast, and even then it might not be ideal. We are considering a trip to France and Italy. I will go into it in more length at a later point of time (what to do in Orta San Giulio). If you wish to see mountains, you could drive your way up to Annecy on the French side of the Alps either by the Route des Grandes Alpes or by the Route Napoleon for example. Hello again! Those little villages along the lake are basically summer homes for wealthy people who live in Milan, so they are pretty dead during the winter months. Another necessary and important element of visiting northern Italy is knowing how youll get around. If you were to be spending all 2 or 3 weeks in Italy and saving France for another trip, then youd want to considering spending at least a day and perhaps a night in this stunning little group of 5 towns perched on rocky cliffs overlooking the sea. Our first stop was the Lake Orta region not far from the Swiss border to Italy. Great website. And long road trips are indeed possible. Youll find both French and Italian are spoken here because of how close the two countries are. It is housed in a building typical for this region, a so-called mas. Whether you like hiking in the summer or skiing in the winter, the mountains are paradise. It will probably also be too cool for sunbathing until May or so, in case that matters. Consider? Sign me up for the newsletter & access to resources from The Travel Library! I had wanted to also visit the Portofino peninsula area and even Cinque Terre, but quickly realized I had too many places and not enough days of vacation!! Notwithstanding that, I have never seen a more beautiful vineyard landscape on my Piedmont trips than here in the Langhe wine-growing region east of Alba. Best for: history, sightseeing, nature, small towns, food & wine. Come back later to learn a bit more about Vienne and its flagship hotel and restaurant. Verona 2 Nights. If youre working with a 10 day northern Italy trip, you can make it simple by spending two days in each place, or do as Im suggesting using Milan and Venice as your home bases to explore more with day trips. Your email address will not be published. Nights 10-11: Annecy, France. And that is even more true of lunches and dinners in random restaurants. I hope this helps and let me know if you have any other questions. Required fields are marked *. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie.
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