Comments on: Italy First Time Visitor Guide

By: Jessica

Jessica — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 02:17:10 +0000

It’s all about what you want to do more – you may have to leave something out, so prioritize the places you want to see most. Here’s how I suggest planning any trip to Italy:
http://www.italylogue.com/planning-a-trip/how-to-create-the-perfect-italy-itinerary.html

Make your wish list, figure out transportation, and then start cutting back. Think about what it is you want to see/do in each location, and read about which ones will be better at offering what you want. Hiking? Food? Scenery? Day trips? The lakes and the Amalfi Coast are similar, but not identical. It would be easy to add the lakes to that 3-week itinerary near the start of the trip and skip any one of the other destinations – maybe you visit Siena as a day trip from Florence, so you don’t need to spend two days there? maybe you shave a day off of 2-3 other stops to make room? – in order to accommodate that addition.

By: Sue Wallis

Sue Wallis — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 23:07:21 +0000

Hi Jessica,

Thank you for your informative website….I am going to use it a great deal as I am planning a trip to Italy in October with my husband.Traveling from Australia
I am grateful for your 3 week itinerary, but I was hoping to include the Italian Lakes…is this worth doing this trip and if so is it too much trying to fit both Amalfi Coast and the Lakes…if you were to choose which one to leave out, would it be the Lakes?

Many thanks

Sue

By: Jessica

Jessica — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 18:51:46 +0000

Thanks for the comment, El! I’m glad you’re finding the site useful. With 9 days, including air travel, do you mean you’ve basically got 7 days in Italy, or 9 days in Italy because that does NOT include your air travel days? I’ve got some suggestions for a 1-week itinerary in Italy that may be good starting points for you:

http://www.italylogue.com/planning-a-trip/1-week-italy-itinerary-options-planning-tips.html

And these tips on planning an itinerary in Italy may also be helpful:

http://www.italylogue.com/planning-a-trip/how-to-create-the-perfect-italy-itinerary.html

By: El

El — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:27 +0000

Hi Jessica, I’m so glad to have stumbled upon your site. Just spent the past hour reading some of your articles. Totally blown away by how informative they are! I am planning a trip for my parents and me to Italy for 9 days (including airtravel) in early June 2012. I’m thinking of covering Rome and Florence, tentatively flying to Rome and departing from Pisa. Definitely not keen on having a jammed packed itinerary as I don’t wanna tire out my parents. Would like them to have a nice and relaxing trip, enjoying good food (in a trattoria?), nice coffee, and taking in the scenes at an easy pace, instead of rushing through everything that’s mentioned in the guidebooks. Could you kindly suggest an itinerary that suits our needs? Thanks in advance!

By: Jessica

Jessica — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 15:55:55 +0000

It depends on whether the shops you want to visit are closed on Sundays – some shops (not food shops) are open all weekend, so you’d need to check. To be on the safe side, though, your plan is probably a good one.

By: maria

maria — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 13:59:24 +0000

Hello Jessica,
I’ll be in Mlan in October 11, Monday and then October 16, Sunday. Whould it be wise to book tour around the city on Sunday and to shop a little bit on Monday? Thank you very much for all your articles. Very helpful!

By: Jessica

Jessica — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 22:35:47 +0000

Oh, thank you so much for the kind comments! I’m glad the site has been helpful for you.

By: ciableu

ciableu — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 21:13:08 +0000

OMG!!! I am so glad I found your site. Best travel info I ever found. We are traveling to Italy for first time in September 2012 and I am already nervous about what to pack/wear etc. Jessica covers EVERYTHING – itineraries, transportation, suggestions/ideas, what to pack and not, wear and not, weather, temps and just general travel and safety tips. Thanks to Jessica. I love this site.

By: Jessica

Jessica — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 21:33:44 +0000

The “best” trains for your trip are the ones that suit your schedule and budget best – they’ll be different for everyone. The AV trains you’ve listed are the fastest, and therefore also the most expensive. If you don’t mind the cost, AV trains are very nice – and, as I said, they’re really quick.

I would suggest you have a look through my Italy trains guide:
http://www.italylogue.com/train

There are more articles about traveling by train in Italy linked on the right under the words “Related posts” – including what you need to know about Italian train stations, how to buy train tickets, first vs. second class, etc.

See if those articles help you, and let me know if you have further questions.

By: Marj

Marj — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 14:42:57 +0000

What great information on Italy. I am planning a trip for four women. It is our first trip to Italy and so looking forward to it. I noticed there is so much information on the train system. We are looking for the fastest way to travel from Venice to Florence and then Florence to Rome. I am thinking of making reservations for the following. Trip #1 From Venice to Florence. Eurostar AV (Economy). Departs 11:39AM Arrives 1:30PM. Trip #2 From Florence to Rome Eurostar AV Economy. Departs 10:25AM Arrives 11:55AM. There are many choices….is this the best one?? Also what time would we have to be at the train stations? Is the train one reserves very easy to find? Any and all information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.