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Hi! I'm planning a trip to Italy with my mom and wanted your opinion on the itinerary (this would be for October/November).

Day 1: Flight

Day 2: Arrive early morning in Rome (Piazza Navona / Pantheon / Trevi Fountain)

Day 3: Rome (Colosseum / Roman Forum / Palatine Hill)

Day 4: Rome (Vatican City)

Day 5: Rome (Piazza di Spagna, Trastevere, Villa Borghese)

Day 6: Rome (Tivoli)

Day 7: Day trip to Naples/Pompeii (maybe a bit rushed, but we don't want to sleep in Naples)

Day 8: Rome to Florence (Piazza della Signoria / Ponte Vecchio)

Day 9: Florence (Uffizi / Duomo / Brunelleschi's Dome)

Day 10: Florence (Accademia Gallery / David / Piazzale Michelangelo)

Day 11: Florence (Siena and San Gimignano — can we do both in one day?)

Day 12: Florence (Lucca or Pisa — maybe both?)

Day 13: Florence (free day)

Day 14: Florence to Cinque Terre

Day 15: Cinque Terre

Day 16: Cinque Terre

Day 17: Cinque Terre to Milan (city)

Day 18: Milan (Verona)

Day 19: Milan (Lake Como)

Day 20: Milan

Day 21: Milan to Venice

Day 22: Venice

Day 23: Venice to Rome

Day 24: Rome

Day 25: Flight back

Any tips on pacing, must-see spots, or things I should cut/add would be really appreciated!

QUESTION Good afternoon, looking for advice for Family of 4 round trip from Sorrento to Rome.

Have 3 days in Rome.

Train?
What are the train companies - direct or via Naples ? any train apps ?
Do train prices increase closer to the time ?
Best to reserve ?

Many thanks in advance
\#sorrento / #rome

1. Venice

2. Florence

3. Bologna

4. Verona

5. Como

We're a group of 4 with one pregnant person. All of us are pretty relaxed and not too bothered about seeing all the sites - we just want to go somewhere thats chill and fun with great food and vibes. Where would you go? Trip is planned for September.

Hi everyone! 😊

I’ll be traveling to **Rome, Italy this October**, and I’m wondering what people actually wear during that time of year.

I know the temperature is around **15–23°C**, but I’m not sure how that feels coming from our tropical weather.
For those who’ve been to Rome in October:
\- What outfits did you actually end up wearing?
\- Do I need a coat, or is a light jacket enough?
\- What shoes would you recommend for walking all day?
\- Any fashion tips so I don’t look obviously underdressed or overdressed as a tourist? 😅

Bonus points if you have photos of your outfits! Thank you! ❤️

**\*\*For reference, I’m a 30-year-old Filipina, 5’0”, and I prefer comfortable, classic outfits over trendy ones since we’ll be walking a lot.**

I’m arriving in Bologna at the end of the month and would like to rent a car for our trip to Venice, Rimini, and probably San Marino. Do you have any recommendations for a decent, reasonably priced car rental company? I was thinking of trying one at the airport.

Two weeks ago, I (F24) came back from a solo trip to Sardinia. I booked the trip on a whim, without really researching the feasibility of it without hiring a car. Everything I saw online said how it is not worth it to do it solely on public transport, that the transport is unreliable and I would miss all the good spots. This was entirely not the case, and I want other people in my position to know it was completely doable and manageable on public transport, I saw so many amazing things and I actually found the local buses to be super reliable (I never got one that didn't show up at the exact time google maps said it would be). I am going to leave my itinerary below, in case any one is interested in how I did it, and what I saw, as well as tips for the public transport in Sardinia.

Day One: Arrive to Olbia

I flew into Olbia and got in for around midday. I got the local bus (no 10) to the city centre (took 12 minutes) and then explored the city, ate lunch and checked into my airbnb. I got a ticket for the bus right as I was leaving the airport, there are two fairly hidden away booths where you can buy a ticket. I went out for dinner and drinks in Olbia for the evening, before heading to an Irish pub to watch the first England World Cup match.

Day Two: Olbia

I had a cappuccino in Olbia before getting the local bus (no 04) to Spiaggia Pittulongu to catch a tan before my afternoon plans. It's not the most beautiful beach, but I just wanted to lie on a beach that was near and easy to get to. The afternoon, I booked perhaps my favourite part of the trip, I went on a dolphin and snorkel trip. The tour I did was: https://www.tripadvisor.com/AttractionProductReview-g187879-d17402777-Dolphin_Watching_Tour_with_Snorkeling_from_Olbia-Sardinia.html This was amazing, as I got to experience the amazing waters of Olbia without needing a car, and it was a great way to meet people. Again, it was super easy to get there on public transport, taking the local bus (no 01).

Day Three: La Maddalena

When staying in the north of Sardinia, it seemed that La Maddalena was a pretty unmissable thing to do. This was one of the longer journeys, where I took the public bus (Linea 601) to Palau. This is a different bus to the local ones in Olbia, however was very accessible, take a book and the journey was lovely going through Sardinia. I did another boat tour: https://www.tripadvisor.com/AttractionProductReview-g612430-d15135674-La_Maddalena_Archipelago_Boat_Tour_from_Palau-La_Maddalena_Maddalena_Islands_Provi.html which was less intimate than the day's before, but it was still gorgeous and got to see some truly amazing and beautiful beaches in the La Maddalena archipelago.

Day Four: Olbia > Cagliari

I was flying out of Cagliari, so travelled down at this point. I got the train from Olbia to Cagliari, which involved a change of trains at Ozieri Chilivani. The train was really quick, probably quicker than driving, with the total journey being just over 3 hours. The train was really affordable, at a 16€ journey. I bought the ticket on Trainline the week before. The trains themselves were on time, spacious and air-conditioned.

Day Five: Villasimius

I really wanted to go to Villasimius as I heard such amazing things about the water there. I was so glad I went, taking the bus from the main bus station in Cagliari to the town on the Linea 135. Again the journey was a little longer, but nothing a book wouldn't solve and it was incredibly beautiful, especially on the way back as the sun was setting and was also the day of the summer solecist. I went to Spaggia Simius, which was about a 30 minute, relatively flat walk from the town. I got food and beers from the supermarket and rented a sun lounger and a parasol for 35€ for the day. It was absolutely gorgeous and my favourite day of the trip.

How to use public transport

I found all my routes on Google Maps, and as I mentioned, there was not one time in which the bus did not come at the exact minute Google Maps said it would take.

I bought tickets for the bus through apps, like Aspo Olbia for the local buses in Olbia and Drop Ticket for the buses that went out of the towns of Olbia and Cagliari (like the ones to La Maddalena and Villasimius). For local buses in Cagliari, I used CTM BusFinder. It works where you pay a small fee (like 1-2€) for the ticket, and then you had unlimited use for 90 mins, or a bit more (like 3-4€) and you could use it for the whole day.

I had the most amazing time, and I hope this inspires, even just one person, that public transport around Sardinia is not only possible, but really easy. Just plan exactly what you want to do, be prepared to pay for a boat trip and don't take everything so seriously!

Hi folks—we delayed booking specific tickets to sites in Florence and we’ll be there in about three weeks (July 18-22). I’d love your tips on the following:

- Accademia—will this be like Disneyland crowds on a Tuesday? Is the best plan to go before opening and try to get in line for tickets? Or to book the evening tickets that still show up on their website? Which option gives us the better shot of seeing things without being elbow to elbow with crowds?

— Pitti Palace— will this be an interesting destination for a 12-year old? He’s less interested in art than he is in the buildings themselves. He’s curious about seeing the lavish living spaces of the old rulers and weird dark stuff like torture chambers. Are these tickets we need to book in advance? Would the Medici chapels be better suited?

—Boboli Gardens picnic—we’ve heard many delis in Florence offer ready-made picnics. We’d love to do this in Boboli Gardens. Is that allowed? Do we need to plan a specific deli ahead of time, or is this the kind of thing we’ll be able to easily get when needed?

—Duomo—we want to start our first full day in Florence doing Rick Steve’s Renaissance Walk. It starts at the Duomo. We DEFINITELY want to do the climb, but we don’t necessarily need a guided tour of the place. (12-year old will only last through so many guided tours.) I am confused about various parts of the Duomo complex. Does it open at 8:25, 8:30, or 10:15? I’m also seeing things about a special crypt-side entrance? I would love anyone’s insight on understanding these options and what would be best to book in advance!

—Galileo Science Museum and Da Vinci Museums—the 12-year old is very interested in these! Do we need to book in advance, or are these things we’ll be able to walk up to and get in without a crazy line?

Thank you so much for any detailed tips and insights!!!

Hey everyone!

This is probably one of the most random posts you'll see today. 😅

I'm a 25M Canadian visiting Italy during the first week of September 2026, and one thing that's always been on my bucket list is experiencing an authentic Italian wedding. I love learning about different cultures, and I feel like weddings are one of the best ways to experience local traditions, food, music, and family celebrations.

To be clear, I'm **not** expecting random couples to invite a stranger to their wedding. 😂 I realized after posting this elsewhere that people thought I was planning to crash someone's wedding.

I was thinking more along the lines of naturally meeting people while travelling, making some local friends, or maybe, if Reddit works its magic, this post reaches some cool Italians who happen to have a plus one and wouldn't mind sharing that experience with a curious Canadian. If not, no worries at all. I just figured it was worth shooting my shot because you never know.

Has anyone here ever ended up attending a local wedding while travelling? I'd love to hear your story.

Either way, I can't wait to visit Italy. Thanks! 🇮🇹🍷

Hi everyone!

I'm an 39 years old Italian citizen currently living in Argentina, and I'm planning to move to Italy next year. I work remotely, so I don't need to live in a specific city for work.

I've been researching different cities in Italy, and I'd love to hear your recommendations.

Here are my priorities, in order:

• 🌳 A neighborhood that's pleasant and safe to walk around, with parks, cafés, bars and a good everyday atmosphere.
• 🏡 A nice apartment where I genuinely enjoy living and working
• 😊 High quality of life and a relaxed pace.
• 🗺️ Good public transport and connections to explore the rest of Italy and Europe.

I'm not looking for nightlife or a "city that never sleeps." I care much more about enjoying my daily routine, feeling at home, and living somewhere I could see myself staying for many years. I'll have around €3,000 per month after taxes to live there, and hopefully save some money if possible, although that's not my main goal

As for the weather, I definitely prefer warm climates over cold ones. That said, I don't mind cooler weather as long as the city isn't gray and gloomy

If you were in my situation, which city (or even suburb/satellite town) would you recommend, and why?

I'd especially love to hear from people who have actually lived there.

Thanks!

ive got a festival booked in athens next saturday.

i live very, very close to gatwick...

havnt booked a thing yet as ive been ran off my feet with work....which is an understement and i just need a break.....again

theres lots of places i want to see on my way there and/or back, primarily seeing pompei and climbing vesuvius. despite italy being a frequented destination of mine i have never seen the one thing ive always wanted to experience in italy... that being said acctually in the whole world. My issue is, i am migrating to australia very soon and want to conserve cash as HEAVILY AS POSSIBLE. to be honest i dont even care if i get to the festival or not, i have this week off of work and want a cheapskate weeklong adventure with last minute EVERYTHING that includes pompei/vesuvius and im open to other suggestions. Ghent looks stunning, a through hike over Kasprowy Wierch was booked and ready last october and i got hospitalized the day before my flight (absolute disaster it was on my birthday and i had been looking forward to it all year) so i do realy want to get my revenge on that one but i think thats too much out of the way for this trip, ill have to come back for it in a few years i reckon. I have plenty of money and wish to spend none. i also have a week of work and wish to spend it in a couple different countries, ideally landing me in athens by next saturday, what do we reckon folks?

Regards, Your friendly neighborhood poo engineer

hi guys! my husband and I are going to Venice august 9-12, and then our plan was to go from there to Verona / Lake Garda for 4 days and then end in Ligurian Coast rest of time (fly back home from milan August 22). I'm wondering if we should rent a car? I also wonder if this is the best plan logistically? Or should we skip Verona, go to Bologna and then end Ligurian Coast? I also was hoping to go to Lake Como but didn't make sense logistically. Any advice would appreciate it's my first time!

Hi everyone!

My fiancée and I are planning our honeymoon in Italy (Sept–Oct 2026), and before we start booking accommodations, we'd love some feedback from people who know Italy well.

One important detail is that we're eloping on September 22 on the Amalfi Coast, so we wanted that to be our first destination. We also intentionally scheduled the Dolomites immediately afterward to maximize our chances of good late-September weather while the lifts, mountain huts, and hiking trails are still fully open.

Here's our current itinerary:

• Sept 20–23: Amalfi Coast (4 nights)
• Sept 24–30: Dolomites (7 nights)
• Oct 1–2: Venice (2 nights)
• Oct 3–5: Florence (3 nights)
• Oct 6–9: Val d'Orcia / Tuscany (4 nights)
• Oct 10–12: Rome (3 nights)
• Oct 13: Fly home from Rome

We're planning to stay in:

• Praiano (Amalfi Coast)
• Ortisei (Dolomites)
• Cannaregio (Venice)
• Oltrarno (Florence)
• An agriturismo between Pienza and San Quirico d'Orcia (Tuscany)
• Prati (Rome)

Our goal isn't to see everything—we'd rather enjoy each place at a relaxed pace.

Does this itinerary make sense? Would you move days between destinations, choose different bases, or change anything before we start booking?

Thanks in advance!

Hello, me and my family have to go back earlier, we still have 4 tickets ReggioCalabria-Pisa 22/07 , and 4 tickets Perugia-Catania 25/07 . Both Reggio and Catania are close and it’s the same for Pisa and Perugia. It was part of our tour. Giving all of 8 away for 200€

I spent 5 days in Rome from June 25-June 30, and that was 5 days too much. The stress of simply trying to get a taxi was super frustrating, given it was so hot and i had my family of 4.

1. FreeNow Taxis in Rome - They tell you to use FreeNow app, which i did. from the moment i arrived, 75% of my taxi requests were not picked up. It was so busy, and almost imposible to get from the train station to my apartment. It worked best early in the mornings, but in the middle of the day, forget it.
2. Regular Taxis in Rome - Trying to navigation the heat was aweful, so I chose to spend some money and call out taxis. Most of them say $30 if you pay cash, $40 if you pay card. And the FreeNow app says its a $15 ride, but nobody picks up. So you have to either decide to get ripped off, or keep walking until you find an honest cab driver who will just use the meter. That was the minority.
3. Train in Rome to Frascati - I wanted to get away from the city, and the train to leave was so far away, that we had to run to catch it, even though we were 20 min early without us. The train ended up leaving 5-10 min early, as we arrived at the spot with 3 min to spare. The train was nowhere in sight. The security doesn't want you on the terminal too early to keep down traffic, but then there's no penalty for the train leaving earlier than it's departure time.
4. Taxis if Frascati - These guys don't give a shit. Once we got there, there wasn't one taxi on either FreeNow or Frascati that would take us to the Winery (Old Frascati) which was our whole reason for going there. They all said no. Unbelievable. it was 98 degrees out, and we weren't going to walk it. We just had to stay in town. Nice little town, but it was a monday, and everythig was closed.
5. Fans - I think that if you are going to own a restaurant and only have outdoor seating, you should have fans. This was not the case. It felt like 100 degrees. It was aweful.
6. Tours to popular Ruins, historical places - Sucked. All of them. It was a rinse and repeat way to get cash and go on to the next. Didn't enjoy it. I actually upgraded my colosseum tour, and it was pretty bad. Couldn't understand the guide.
7. People - I know i'm gonna get shit for this. But people in rome were extremely rude. The amount of people trying to sell shit, the sharp responses for asking for directions, the asshole who checked us into our apartment. It was not a good experience for us at all.

Food in a few places were great. I tried to book reservations, but couldn't get a taxi to get to the location at all. so we ended up in some of the less authentic spots.

In general, its overcrowded, and the infrastructure isn't there to support all the people who are there to visit. Many are rude, and for the amount of $$ it takes to get there and book an apartment for a week, it is SOOO much more worth it to spend your money elsewhere.

Where to stay in Puglia

Where do you recommend us to stay in Puglia for less windy and not shallow water pls ? We wont have a car .I was thinking Port Cesareo or Monopoli ?

Yes I was here yesterday asking about Rome, but anyway, change of plans :Dd I found cheap flights to Milan and I’d like to spend my vacation mostly by the beach. What is the best place to go from Milan for pretty and clean beaches and not too overpriced accommodation? And also accessible by train/bus, anything up to a 6 hour ride is fine. Thanks!

Hey everyone!

Me and a few friends are going to Viareggio from July 21–28, and we’re looking for some fun places to go in the evenings.

We’re mainly after beach clubs where you can grab drinks, chill, maybe there’s a DJ or some dancing later on. We’d also love some recommendations for good bars or clubs in the area.

We’re happy to travel a bit too, so if there are any great spots in Forte dei Marmi, Lido di Camaiore, Marina di Pietrasanta, Pisa, or Lucca, we’d love to check those out as well.

We’re all in our 20s and just looking for a good atmosphere, nice cocktails, music, and places that get busy in the evenings.

Any recommendations or hidden gems? Thanks! 🍹🌅