1 Month in Italy

Lamybtran on 18/12/2018 - 19:00
Last edited 28/12/2018 - 11:10

Hi there,

I am thinking of taking a month off and exploring Paris/Rome/Venice.
I know there is a high speed train between Rome and Venice so I'll look into that but in terms of flying from Sydney, should I start with Paris or Rome/Venice?

Does the following look okay? I have removed Paris altogether and will focus on Italy for the month. I am hoping to go from North to South but not sure if I am pushing it??

Rome 4 nights
>>> Rome to Florence via train 1.5hrs
Florence 5 nights
>>> Florence to Siena via bus 1.5hrs
Siena 2 nights
>>> Siena to Milan
Milan 2 nights
>>> Milan to Venice?
Venice 4 nights
>>> Venice to Sicily via plane
Sicily 4 nights
>>> Sicily to Naples via overnight ferry 8 hrs
Naples 5 nights
>>> Naples to Rome via train 1.5hrs
Rome 4 nights

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!

Travel Europe France Italy Paris Rome Venice

Comments

  • kizashi on 18/12/2018 - 20:27
    +1

    If it was me, I would start in Paris. Think there would be more flights as well, but haven't checked this. Air China has some great deals - mid $800's, but not great connections ie 15hrs in Beijing, so not advisable if want a quick flight.

  • [Deactivated] on 18/12/2018 - 20:40
    +3

    Umm, not Paris right now. Riots. Shut downs. Let the dust settle.

    • payton on 18/12/2018 - 21:51
      +1

      don't forget to take a yellow hi-vis vest!

    • try2bhelpful on 18/12/2018 - 23:10
      +1

      There would be plenty of ways to avoid the riots. I would like look at air bnb and use the Carte D’musee. Getting around Paris is easy with the metro.

      Rail travel in Europe is really good.

      • [Deactivated] on 19/12/2018 - 00:09
        +3

        Pretty hard to get around closures of tourist attractions like the Eiffel Tower and The Louvre, but I suppose you have pull. France deployed 89,000 police to try and maintain public order. Sane people would not be choosing now to go.

  • serpserpserp on 18/12/2018 - 21:45
    +1

    I caught trains from France to Venice and that felt like a looooong way. The "Fast" train to Rome is much nicer experience than the usual cross country ones!

    Don't stay in Venice long, I found it a real letdown. If you go during the warmer months, definitely make your stay short! If you are going in the colder months though, it is a bit more surreal and much less packed.

  • Sage on 19/12/2018 - 02:33
    +2

    Paris is a mess! Riots, terrorists, etc. I would not want to go there.
    I saw a video where they had a truck spraying manure onto buildings,
    and another video where those yellow vest people swarmed police attacking them in large numbers.

  • jj brisbane on 19/12/2018 - 09:59
    +1

    you would be best flying between those destinations as the time/cost would be significantly better. Train is good where the eurostar goes but for further reaching places particularly to venice it is going to take a long time and flying would be better. Rome is nice but i would only spend 4 days there, florence is much better imo and tuscanny is beautiful.

    • try2bhelpful on 19/12/2018 - 12:16
      +1

      I would still investigate the train times/costs Vs flying before I went the flying option. Mostly the trains leave from the centre of the cities and you don't have to deal with long security queues; no transport to airport costs or hanging around the airport time. Trains are also much nicer to travel on than the planes. There are also a number of high speed trains that travel through Europe. All things being, roughly, equal I would go the train option every time.

      • jj brisbane on 19/12/2018 - 12:38
        +1

        rome to venice is a little over 3 hours but to get to paris from there is 11 hours!

        • try2bhelpful on 19/12/2018 - 14:02
          +1

          do an overnighter and save on hotel cost as well.

  • suti on 19/12/2018 - 14:06
    +1

    If this is your first trip:

    Fly into Paris, Charles De Gaulle.
    7-10 days in Paris
    Fly into Venice via Paris' Orly Airport (especially if you are staying south of the Seine)
    2-3 days in Venice
    Train to Florence (2hrs)
    7-10 days in Florence (includes side trips to Pisa, Cinque Terre, Sienna, Bologna)
    Train to Rome (1½hrs)
    5-7 days in Rome

    or if you are skipping Paris, add days for Lake Como + Milan, and Naples + Amalfi Coast.

    • amybtran on 19/12/2018 - 18:34

      Thank you so much! Yes based on the comments above, I may skip Paris.
      I have a whole month and it's actually stressing me out having to plan this trip which is why I appreciate your sample itinerary, it is very helpful!

      • try2bhelpful on 19/12/2018 - 21:33
        +1

        Good itinerary. If you aren’t sure about Paris there is always south of Paris, Versailles, Loire Valley, etc rent a car to drive around. However, the skip Paris suggestions are also excellent. I would add in Pompei and Sorrento. If you are looking at Tuscany then consider renting a car, the best way to travel to the smaller towns. Train travel in Italy is good.

  • amybtran on 28/12/2018 - 11:09

    Quick update:

    Does the following look okay? I have removed Paris altogether and will focus on Italy for the month. I am hoping to go from North to South but not sure if I am pushing it?? Any comments will be greatly appreciated!!

    Rome 4 nights
    >>> Rome to Florence via train 1.5hrs
    Florence 5 nights
    >>> Florence to Siena via bus 1.5hrs
    Siena 2 nights
    >>> Siena to Milan
    Milan 2 nights
    >>> Milan to Venice?
    Venice 4 nights
    >>> Venice to Sicily via plane
    Sicily 4 nights
    >>> Sicily to Naples via overnight ferry 8 hrs
    Naples 5 nights
    >>> Naples to Rome via train 1.5hrs
    Rome 4 nights

    • suti on 28/12/2018 - 14:12

      Just tried to private message you an itinerary but you don't accept messages. Can you message me instead?

      • Baysew on 28/12/2018 - 14:19

        Please just post it here.

      • amybtran on 28/12/2018 - 14:57

        Done! Thank you :)

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