Overall looks good. I will champion Siena until the end of time, but you don't have extra time allocated for it and the other itinerary are considered classic Italy. A popular hotel alternative is Agriturismo - staying in farms or converted farms - and is especially common in Tuscany. However its not very compatible with public transport and best with cars.Hi fellow Bogleheads,
My wife (who's half-Italian) and I are planning a 21-day trip to Italy and Slovenia this fall. We're targeting a departure around October 19th and love exploring new cities on foot and immersing ourselves in local culture.
Here's our current draft itinerary:
Italy
Day 1-2: Rome: Colosseum, Roman Forum, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon. Possible food tour.
Day 3: Vatican City: St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel.
Day 4-5: Florence: Duomo, Uffizi Gallery, Ponte Vecchio, leather markets, Tuscan food & wine.
Day 6-8: Cinque Terre: Hiking between the villages.
Day 9-10: Venice: St. Mark's Square, Doge's Palace, gondola ride.
Slovenia
Day 11: Travel Day: Venice to Ljubljana.
Day 12-14: Ljubljana: Old town, Ljubljana Castle, Dragon Bridge. Day trip to Lake Bled.
Day 15-17: Slovenian Alps: Hiking in Triglav National Park. Stay in Bled or Bohinj.
Day 18-19: Piran: Relaxing on the Adriatic coast.
Day 20: Travel Day: Return to Ljubljana.
Day 21: Departure: Fly back to Kansas City from Ljubljana (LJU).
I'd love your all's input on the following:
Itinerary: Any suggestions or observations on our planned route? Should we consider adding or removing anything?
Accommodations: We're looking for recommendations for hotels or Airbnbs that offer an authentic local experience. We're open to staying outside of major cities and using public transportation (if easily accessible). Any hidden gems you've identified on your trips?
Flights: What airlines have you had good experiences with flying from Kansas City (MCI) to Italy? We're open to different options.
Thank you all so much for your help! This community is always a wealth of information.
-RJ
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