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Italy 2018

Our first family trip to Italy. 2 weeks. Places covered; Milan, Lake Garda, Venice, Cinque Tera, Florence and Sienna, and Rome. Leer más
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    19 de junio de 2018
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    Landed in Milan

    19 de junio de 2018, Italia ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C

    We landed in Milan at 10:30am. We then took a Malpanese Express from the airport to Milano Centrale. The family ticket was €33. During our stop at the final station, our train had a breakdown and we were stuck for 30 minutes. We reached our apartment around 2pm. After settling in we went for lunch to Eppol (recommended by our host). The place was ok. The food was a average and not nearly as good as we expected. However, we still wolfed down all the food, considering how hungry we were. On our way back we went to a grocery store for water and other incidentals. And the stopped at a truly awesome bakery Panarello. Famous for Canoncinno...something like Canonillis. We observed people order coffee and drink it right at the counter. This place did not have any seating but even at the restaurant where we had lunch, I noticed the same thing. After the long travel, we were tired so we went to the apartment and slept for a couple of hours. We woke up and decided to follow our originally planned itinerary, and go to Brera. A neighborhood part of the historic Milan. There is a famous 1km long cobbled street with amazing open restaurants and shopping. Typical place for photo op. By the time we reached around 9:30pm, all shops were closed but there was a lot of activity and life around all the restaurants. After we finished our walk back and forth we selected a restaurant called ‘Taverna del Borgo Antico’. We ordered a half bottle of white wine, Caprese Salad, Bruschetta, linguine with clams, penne pasta and an amazing pizza. The food was much better than lunch, and easily met our expectations. After dinner we went back to the apartment. The first day in Italy was eat, sleep and then eat and sleep. A good way to start a vacation.Leer más

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    Explore Milan

    20 de junio de 2018, Italia ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C

    Day of Milan started early based on our family standards. We were out by 9am. We started with a breakfast at Panarello,we had absolutely loved it, Ordered coffee, and croissants and ate it on the counter as others.

    We decided to use Uber or taxi for our internal commutes. I understand the metro, trams and buses make the city very accessible. It is $1.50 for each trip each person, but a day pass is about $8.50. Given the heat and seeing how crowdy some of the trams were, we decided to avoid it. Uber is about 1.5 times the regular taxi. Later in the day we found out at about the MyTaxi app that is like Uber but for local taxis that are cheaper.

    We started our day at Milano Di Duomo. After some initial pictures went to the tickets of office. Bought Duomo Pass A which allowed us to go up to the Terraces via an elevator instead of the stairs. $16 for adults and $8 for kids (6-12). After getting the tickets we headed straight to the Terrace as I had read in one of the blogs that the Terraces tend to get really crowded. In case you want an Audio Guide which I would recommend then you need to go to the Cathedral first as the Audio Guides available only in the Cathedral. To return the Audio Guides you have to come back inside the Cathedral but can avoid the lines if you tell them you are going to return the guide. Both the Terrace and the Cathedral were grand and absolutely awesome and definitely worth the visit. The cathedral especially, the high ceilings, beautiful walls of stained glass, and the large gothic columns were utterly breathtaking. We truly enjoyed learning about the history; thanks to the Audio Guides.

    After the Duomo we passed through the Galleria. It is truly remarkable; the high arches, shopping and restaurants. But it was all high end brands and amazingly expensive. Although we didn’t buy anything only strolled through the mall the unique architecture was enchanting and the place was a mustsee.

    After the Galleria we headed for lunch. Adi and I both were looking forward to this place for a while. It was recommended by a friend and had some amazing reviews online. We headed to Luini (http://www.luini.it/). You HAVE TO try the panzerotti. We got a bunch of different ones to share. Pesto and Mozzarella was the best. GREAT LUNCH. No place to sit here....we had to take our food, we sat on stairs near by where bunch of others were eating the same stuff. But I would suggest to go to the nearby Piazza della Scala...very close by where there are benches and tree shade. We saw it later when we were headed to get Gellato from a place suggested by our Taxi driver. Grom on Via Santa Margherita. After a little difficulty when we found the shop, we were disappointed to see that this place was closed for renovations. Instead we got Gellato from the neighboring shop which looked very fancy but were not too impressed with what we ate.

    With our Gellato in our hands we walked towards Castello Sforzesco. It was hot and walk made us tired. It was about 1pm. We considered going back to the apartment and coming back in the evening. But decided to take a break in Spizzico. Bought some waters and drinks and relaxed in the back of this fast food restaurant where they had a lot of seating the back. We spent nearly in an hour here relaxing playing video games etc. And Shailaja took some time to check out the nearby shops.

    After an hour we headed to the Castle. I think we all were dealing with jet lag in addition to the heat. Even though the castle and the museums inside are nice, we were a bit like zombies walking around. After the Castle, we skipped the Sempoine Park as originally planned and came back to the apartment to relax / sleep. We were back by around 5pm.

    After sleeping for a couple of hours, showers, etc. we headed to Navigli for dinner. What an amazing place by a canal. People kayaking in the canal. Open restaurants and bars lined up all along the Canal. We decided to get greek food at Greek Fusion. This place had great reviews and it lived up to it. After dinner we walked along the Canal, stopped to get some Gelato and coffee. Even at 11:00 pm on Wednesday night there was a lot of activity. We soon headed back and were back in the apartments a little before midnight.    Leer más

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    Drive to Lake Garda

    21 de junio de 2018, Italia ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C

    Today we had to rent a car that we were going to keep for the rest of the trip until we got to Rome. We got a quick breakfast and then Aditya and I went to get the car. Vir and Shailaja stayed back and went to explore the shops. Renting the car took longer than expected. The Hertz location is not in the Central Station but a few streets away and then as always lines at rental car companies are the longest.

    Once we got the car we picked up Shailaja and Adi, and set off for Lake Garda. Driving a car in a new country is a little nerve racking initially but very soon I was fine. The highways, Autostrada are excellent, as good or even better US highways. Once we got to Lake Garda the views of the lake and the towering mountains were beautiful. It was also started to get a bit cloudy with a forecast of showers in the evening and tomorrow. It started to also cool down so the weather was perfect.

    Our plan was to eat lunch at Limone but given our delays in Milan, we needed to find a new lunch place as most restaurants close at 2 pm. We decided to stop at any place where parking would be convenient. We found a restaurant with parking right in the front, La Terrazzina. It is right on the edge of the hill overlooking the lake. The views from this place were breathtaking.

    After lunch we briefly stopped at Limone and then headed to our hotel in Riva Del Garda. We checked in a went for a swim. The hotel had a nice pool with a waterfall and massagers in the pool. The one thing that confused us thoroughly was the temperature in the "hot" tub was the same as the pool. We spent about 90 minutes in the pool and then went up to our room to shower before leaving for dinner. While waiting his turn for the shower, Vir was taking pictures from the 6th-floor balcony and dropped his phone 🤷‍♂️. There is not much left of the phone.

    While leaving for dinner we noticed that the hotel also has a huge game room with pool tables, foosball tables, and ping pong table. Since we were hungry, we thought we might come back after dinner. For dinner, we decided to walk to the city center about 20 minutes walk. It was a nice walk and we crossed many good restaurants. In the city center next to the marina, we didn’t find any good restaurants so decided to walk back and eat at one of the many we crossed on our way. We ate at the Hotel Rialto restaurant. Across from the restaurant, we noticed a lot of activity at the gelato place, Flora. So after dinner, we headed there for Gelato. First truly awesome Gelato of our trip.    Leer más

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    Explore Malcesine and Drive to Venice

    22 de junio de 2018, Italia ⋅ 🌧 20 °C

    Day 4 we got ready and headed to the hotel's restaurant for breakfast. It was a full continental breakfast spread with omelet station, smoked salmon, Charcuterie, fruits etc. We thoroughly enjoyed the breakfast and ate way too much. After breakfast, we headed to Malcesine. It was a 20 minute beautiful drive with people cycling, the lake full of para-surfers, boats and lots of antique convertibles on the road (possibly coming from a road show.

    Just entering the town of Malcesine we knew it was going to amazing. We were lucky to get parking in the lot closest to the castle. The cobblestone paths through narrow streets surrounded by shops and restaurants were amazing. We headed to the castle. The castle had small little museums spread across the castle. The one I like the most had an animated video and exhibit explaining the struggle between Milan and Venice to take control of Lake Garda. The best part though was the views from the castle’s highest tower. It is quite amazing that they have kept it open for public. The 360-degree views were breathtaking, makings for some best panoramic pictures with Malcasine town on one side and gorgeous lake Garda on the other.

    After the castle, we took a break in the town. Shailaja and I got wine while the kids enjoyed their soda and appetizers. We didn’t have much of an appetite for lunch given our heavy breakfast. We strolled a bit around the town and then started for Venice. We decided to skip the cable car as it was a cloudy day.

    Since we rented the car we all talked about stopping in a random town on our way and having our meal. So today for our late lunch we decided to do exactly that on our way to Venice. So 45 minutes into our journey around 2 pm we exited the Autostrada and entered a random town. There was a beautiful castle on top of the hill and we were at the base. It was a decent size town but it was totally deserted with all the shops and restaurants closed. It was really spooky. We went through the narrow alleys and saw only three or four people in all. We decided to quickly get back on the Autostrada and head towards Venice. We stopped in Verona for a quick lunch and coffee.

    In Venice, we parked at Garage San Marcos (€32/day). Our host, Allysandra, meet us right at the garage and walked us to our flat. About 10 mins walk. Venice right from the start was wonderful. We all very skeptical about Venice being smelly due to water, full of mosquitoes, etc etc. but all the buzz of the ferries, boat, and people was just amazing. Our flat was in an old building in Santa Croce but the flat was recently renovated and very modern.

    After relaxing in the flat for a while we left for dinner to the Dorsoduro area. We walked past the Campo San Margarita, it is the university area with a lot of youngsters and full of life. We then stopped at a bar (name) for wine and Cicheti (small appetizers or tapas). And then had dinner at name, which we just found while walking. After dinner the kids wanted gelato so we headed back to Campo San Margarita, all gelato places were closed but the area was now even more packed with very little place to walk, full of youngsters drinking, enjoying, and being loud. Kids felt a little out of place and were getting a bit scared. So we went back to the apartment dead tired after a long very enjoyable day.    Leer más

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    Explore Venice

    23 de junio de 2018, Italia ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C

    We had an extremely late start. We originally planned to eat breakfast at the Rialto Fish Market but by the time that we got there, the vendors had already started closing down. Instead, we had brunch at a Pizzeria, Farini, where the pizza was simple but delicious. After our meal, we crossed over the famous Ponte di Rialto (Rialto bridge). It was extremely crowded and honestly, it looks better in the photos. There was, however, a great view of the Grand Canal and a great photo spot. After we crossed the bridge we were confronted with the grand St. Mark’s Basilica. This was one of the few Basilicas we went to that was as grand on the inside as the outside. Since the tickets were free there were enormous lines. It took at least 30 minutes to get in. Once we entered we were greeted with the huge murals that covered all the walls. We also laid out eyes upon the Basilicas most precious treasure, a nail from Christ’s cross. After our adventure through the Basilica and it’s terraces we decided to just walk by Doge’s Palace without entering it. We were tired and thirsty and decided to stop at a cafe for Coffee and gelato. After our quick snack, the plan was to go back toward the apartment. On the way, however, we joined a line for a gondola ride, since we knew we could not leave without doing one. It was a wonderful experience since it wasn’t that hot. We took a lot of photos, relaxed, and enjoyed Venice by boat. After our quick detour, we still headed back to the apartment and took a nap. That evening we had planned to eat dinner in the Cannaregio area but decided to eat close to the flat and call it a day.Leer más

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    Drive to La spezia- stop at Lambo Museum

    24 de junio de 2018, Italia ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C

    The day began with a late start, as usual. We had a guided tour of the Lamborgini Museum and we were getting late. It took us 20 minutes to get to the car as we had to carry all our stuff back to the parking lot, which was a 12-15 minute walk. Since we hadn't eaten breakfast we stopped for a quick brunch at a highway service station. After our quick meal, we rushed to the museum and barely made it there in time. The museum was small but definitely impressive. There were many cars on display, there were no ropes and we could get as close to the cars as we wanted (without actually touching them). We saw many cars, some were no longer in production, some were used in movies, but every single one had a story behind it. The most interesting part was getting to know all the stories and learn about the history of this prestigious car brand. After our 1-1.5 hr tour of the museum, we were on our way to La Spezia. Once we arrived we carried the usual routine of carrying the luggage up to the apartment without an elevator. After meeting with our hosts and getting freshened up, we took a walk through the town's center in search of dinner. Being tired of pasta, we decided to eat sushi at iSushi. We thoroughly enjoyed the meal as it broke the monotony of pasta and pizza. After the meal we walked towards the water, it was beautiful and we were just in time for the sunset. On the way back to the apartment, we stopped for gelato. The only reason we choose this particular place was because of its loud lively music. We sat outside and enjoyed the assortment of flavors of gelato we ordered. By the time we got back to the apartment it was time for bed and like that, the day concluded.Leer más

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    Explore Cinque Terra

    25 de junio de 2018, Italia ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C

    We parked our car at the La Spezia Central Station and took the train to Monterosso to start our Cinque Terra trip. Monterosso is the biggest of the five villages. At Monterosso, we saw the Monument of San Francesco d’Assissi, Spiaggia di Fegina (rock formations in the sea), the Giant (rock sculpture on the side of the hill) and a cemetery. From there, we took the ferry to Vernazza. Short 10-minute scenic ride.

    In Vernazza, we walked through the village. Got Bruschetta and Gelato to share and then started our 90-minute hike to Corniglia. This was a tough hike but every view and picture is a postcard shot. There is a small cafe at the hilltop considered midpoint of the hike. We stopped there for a much-needed break. Not used to hiking in the blazing sun we all were a bit winded and tired. We enjoyed the orange and lemon juice and some splendid views before moving on to complete the rest of the hike.

    As we entered the village we stopped at the first restaurant for lunch. I had spaghetti with pesto which was fresh and tasty, it was gobbled down in minutes. After lunch, we walked through the village. Instead of going to the next village we decided to go back to La Spezia back to our flat to rest and then return later in evening for the sunset and dinner.

    Manarola is supposed to have the best sunset views. We got back to Manarola around 8 pm and headed straight to Nessun Dorma for dinner. It has over 4000 reviews for the best sunset views. And the place surely lives up to it. From a food perspective it only has cafe food which was great but for dinner, I was hoping to get some past and meat. After an amazing time, we took the train back to La Spezia and ended the best day of our trip so far.    Leer más

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    Drive to Florence- stop at Pisa & Lucca

    26 de junio de 2018, Italia ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C

    After an extremely satisfying and tiring day at Cinque Terra, today we had a late start to our day. We left La Spezia at about 11:30 for Pisa. We found a parking very close to the main square and spent about an hour there. Took lots of pictures of us trying to "hold" up the Leaning Tower of Pisa. We also walked through the square with the Duomo and Baptistry, which was just as grand as the famous leaning tower. We then headed to Lucca.

    At Lucca, we parked at Piazza Santa Maria and then walked the famous Via Fillungo. We had a nice relaxing lunch in the Piazza San Frediano right beside the Basilica and then walked through the old town. Then we saw the Piazza Anfiteatro. Climbed the 8 large floors of the Guinigi Tower and got a 360-degree view of the town from there. We ended our visit to Lucca with coffee and desserts at the Piazza San Michelle.

    After that, we headed to Florence. Our host checked us in. Provided some recommendations. We relaxed for a couple of hours. Had dinner at Piazza Santa Maria Novella.    Leer más

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    Explore Florence

    27 de junio de 2018, Italia ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C

    We had a quick breakfast at 7:45am as we were were we had to get to our Walking Tour at 8:30am.
    Walking Tour of Florence started at the Piazza San Marcos and covered the Galleria Dell Accademia, Basilica di San Lorenzo, Duomo, Basilica di Santa Croce, Palazzo Vecchio, Ponte and Vecchio bridge.

    In the middle we got 90 minutes for lunch that we decided to get Gusta Pizza. A highly rated pizza place. No place to sit. Ate in front Pitti Palace. Home of the Medichi family. After lunch we completed our remaining part of the walking tour by going into the Uffizi and seeing masterpieces from Michalengo, Donatello, Leonardo Da’Vinci, Jochta and others.

    After the tour we headed back to the apartment to rest with a stop at Perche No! for Gelato, a place recommended by our tour guide. Best Gelato of the trip so far.

    We got back to the flat, slept for a couple of hours, showered and then went out to get dinner. Today, after many days without Indian food we decided to get some. We went to Gandhi Ristorante and the food was surprisingly very good. After dinner we retired to our flat.    Leer más

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    Explore Chianti- Castello di Verzzanno

    28 de junio de 2018, Italia ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C

    Late start to the day. Spent most of the day in Chianti at a beautiful winery on top of a hill. The winery tour was very informative about Chianti wines. The lunch after the tour was spectacular and very possible the best meal we have eaten so far. On top of the food, the dining room offered amazing views of the vineyard. It was three course preset menu. The Salami platter was good with the pork cheek the best of all the meats. The pure Balsamic vinegar that they served was wonderful. It takes about 10 years to get the best quality. The ones that we buy at most grocery stores are commercially produced and taste very acidic but this one seemed less acidic and quite sweet with no added sugars. The Salami was followed by pasta in marinara sauce followed by pork / wild boar chops. They served us unlimited wine 3 different reds and a couple of white. All that wine made us a bit too happy and we left our backpack with passports at the winery. Luckily 10 minutes into our drive back to Florence we realized our bag was missing and we went back to the winery. We had loved our afternoon and wanted to return in the future but didn’t expect it to be so soon.

    We went back to our flat and slept for a few hours. In the evening we had dinner close to our flat. Our most relaxing day of the trip.    Leer más

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    Explore Tuscany

    29 de junio de 2018, Italia ⋅ 🌙 15 °C

    The first stop was San Gimignano- found it to be very beautiful. We walked up to the main square. Kids got pizza which was really good (Ricca Pizza). I got Porchetta panini which was very good too. And bought a nice leather duffle bag.

    Next stop was Siena- walked to Piazza del Campo. It was the start of Palio di Provenzano, a horse race dating back to the 14th century. Horses from the 10 city wards race bareback. There was a lot activity. When we reached they were clearing off the Piazza to put bleachers for the race. About 40,000 watch the race. We enjoyed some wine and snacks while enjoying all the hustle and bustle. Big groups of people drinking and singing...I guess cheering for their horse.

    After that, we headed to Montepulciano where we stayed in an old castle. The place was right in the middle of the ZTL zone. We were allowed to drop our luggage and then had to park the car in an assigned parking lot. Driving through some of the narrow streets was quite an experience. The hotel room at Palazzo Carletti was our best on our entire trip. It was a huge room with 20 ft high ceilings. The kid's room was accessed through a spiral metal staircase. All amenities were very modern. Only 5 rooms. Would love to come back to this hotel.

    This place is a small quaint town with pretty shops and restaurants. And we could walk from one end to the other in 10 minutes. We had dinner at Osteria de Conde. Food was good but the service very slow.    Leer más

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    Drive to Rome

    30 de junio de 2018, Italia ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C

    We woke up early and ate breakfast at the hotel. It was a continental breakfast, it was simple but filling. We had a Vatican tour at 2:30 in Rome and had to drop off the luggage and return the car before that. Once we arrived in Rome, it was a rush. We checked into our apartment while Raghav went and returned the car. After we checked into the apartment, the host informed us that there was a delicious Pizza place right under the apartment. We quickly eat there for lunch and packed some pizza for Raghav. Raghav met us at the apartment and we drove to the Vatican City. It was by far the most crowded place we visited all trip. We learned that over 25,000 people visit every day. We saw the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica. They were all grand and beautiful but very crowded. After the tour, we returned to the apartment, freshened up, and headed to Ponte Sisto for the river festival. There was a lot of activity, we played arcade games, shopped, and ate dinner on the river bank. After dinner, we retired to our apartment, a very hectic but fun day.Leer más

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    Explore Rome

    1 de julio de 2018, Italia ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C

    We started a bit late and walked to Piazza Navona; a short walk from our flat. We sat down in a restaurant in the square for breakfast. After one of our first full breakfasts of the trip we headed to the pantheon. We were not ready for what we saw. The Line was at least a mile long, we decided to come back the next day. After that we continued walking to the Spanish steps. They were pretty Grand from the bottom and after we climbed it we realized there was not much at the top. After our adventure on the Spanish steps we continued to the Trevi Fountain. It was much larger than we expected and was truly awesome. At this point we were pretty hungry so we stopped at a nearby brewery. The food was okay. After our meal we retired back to our apartment. Our plan was to see a show at the Roman forums. We ate dinner near the forum at Angelicos. The food was actually really good, we were just in a rush to get to the show. The show was a Recreation of the forums using lights and multimedia affects. They also told stories from their respective times. Two shows. First one you sit at the steps of the ruins. Second one you walk through the ruins. Each about 45 minutes long. The best tour / shows of the trip. Our host asked us to go. Not even crowded. Tickets readily available.Leer más

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    Explore Rome

    2 de julio de 2018, Italia ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C

    The Colosseum tour was booked for 10:30am. We wanted to get there early to get the physical tickets and get through security. Lots of people heckle you for tickets and offer private tours. Since our’s was a tour at a specific time with a guide, we were told we are early and had to wait. During this time we nearly got swayed by one agent to take a private tour that includes Underground. Then another tried to sell us a private guide and the arena tour, by misinforming us that our tour only included audio guides. We are happy that we stuck to our plans.

    Viewing the Colosseum was a wonderful experience. It’s amazing that this structure was built about 2000 years ago. That is 4 out of the 7 wonders.

    After visiting the Colosseum we went to Palatine Hill. Explored it for an hour and then headed out for lunch. We landed back at Angelico’s where we had dinner the previous night.

    After lunch, we came back to the flat. In the evening we went to the Pantheon again to go inside. Amazing to know it is the oldest Roman building to be standing without any restorations. And this happened as it was converted to a church very early, and hence never plundered or destroyed. After that, we strolled the streets near Trevi Fountain and shopped. Dinner was at a nice Italian restaurant followed by Gelato at Venchi. Another iconic Gelato place in Rome. Amazing store, the entire back wall is waterfall but instead of water it has chocolate flowing.    Leer más

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    Leave back for US

    3 de julio de 2018, Italia ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C

    Flight was scheduled to depart at 1:30pm so we had enough time for a relaxing morning. Got up and packed. Breakfast at the Roscioli cafe. The host had booked a taxi that arrived promptly. Both flights were a bit delayed. Reached home about hour later than planned. End to a very satisfying trip. A bit long by a couple of days. We have July 4th to relax and get ready for the grind.Leer más

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    Planning

    4 de julio de 2018, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C

    Started planning the trip a bit late about 2 months before travel. I would suggest 6 months.

    Day 1 Land in Milan, checkin and explore. Night in Milan
    Day 2 Explore Milan. Night in Milan
    Day 3 Leave for Lake Garda. Explore. Night in Riva DEL Garda.
    Day 4. Explore Lake Garda. Leave for Venice. Night in Venice.
    Day 5 Explore Venice. Night in Venice.
    Day 6 Leave Venice for Cinque Terra. Stop at Lambo Museum. Night in La Spezia.
    Day 7 Explore Cinque Terra. Night in La Spezia.
    Day 8 Leave for Florence. Explore Pisa and Lucca. Night in Florence.
    Day 9 Explore Florence. Night in Florence.
    Day 10 Explore Tuscany. Sienna and Chianti. Night in Florence.
    Day 11 Explore Tuscany. Night in Montepulciano.
    Day 12 Leave for Rome. Night in Rome.
    Day 13 Explore Rome. Night in Rome.
    Day 14 Explore Rome. Night in Rome.
    Day 15 Leave for US.

    I booked a rental car from last day in Milan to first day in Rome. Park the car in Venice and Florence and use as needed. Lot of people suggest to use trains and use rental cars as needed. I did not want to deal with picking up and dropping cars, and also train stations. Rent a compact car. Travel light so stuff fits in a compact car. It is suggested that you prepay ur rental car. I was not able to even though I had called.

    Day 1
    Land in Milan at 1:40pm.
    Taxi to Apartment. Approx. €105
    Apartment: link to Airbnb reservation. https://abnb.me/dwRzsye2SN
    Check-in and freshen up.
    Explore Local Shops, Brera Neighborhood
    Food - Ristronte Nabucco

    Day 2: Explore Milan
    AM
    Duomo (Cathedral) / Piazza (Main Square) / Galleria
    Food- Panzerotti Luini - Pizza - Lunch
    PM
    Sforzesco Castle & Sempione Park
    For Dinner to the Navigli area.
    Eating options Rita/Mag-cafe in the vibrant Navigli area

    Video-
    https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/vi…

    Day 3: Leave for Lake Garda
    Pick up Rental Car from Central Station. Rental car office was not exactly at the train station, took a bit to find it.
    When driving from Milan, go up the west side stop at Limone sul Garda for lunch.
    Restaurant in Limone for lunch?

    From there we will go to the hotel.
    Hotel Savoy Palace - TonelliHotels - Rvia Del Garda
    After check-in Explore and Dinner .

    Day 4- Lake Garda
    In the morning go to the Local Market. Then take a boat to Malcesine.
    In Malcesine we will visit the old town and the castle and take a cable car to the top of Monte Baldo.
    Lunch?

    Come back to the hotel. Drive to Venice.

    At Venice, there are two parking options...
    1) Piazzale Roma (autorimessa Comunale. Garage San Marco). Has the option to pre-book.
    2) Tronchetto and then people mover to Venice. No pre-booking required.

    Day 5
    VENICE
    Visit the Piazza San Marcos, its basilica and the Doge's Palace, lots of museums (the Guggenheim is really great). Walk through San Polo district, crossing the Rialto bridge and visiting its fish market. Walk through Dorsoduro district and try the typical cicchetti (Venetian tapas). Night in Venice.

    The articles below were helpful in planning Venice.

    http://www.way-away.com/italy/venice-itinerarie…
    https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g187870-i…
    https://www.quora.com/What-is-a-good-location-t…

    Day 6: Leave for Cinque Terra
    Drive to Bologna to Lambo Museum. Have lunch close to the Museum.
    After the Museum drive to La Spezia.
    Directions: https://goo.gl/maps/Kokqhs2zsZF2

    Day 7: Explpore Cinque Terra
    Monterosso: http://www.cinqueterre.eu.com/en/monterosso
    Vernazza: http://www.cinqueterre.eu.com/en/vernazza
    Corniglia: http://www.cinqueterre.eu.com/en/corniglia
    Manarola: http://www.cinqueterre.eu.com/en/manarola
    Riomaggiore: http://www.cinqueterre.eu.com/en/riomaggiore

    La Spezia to Monterosso: By Train
    Monterosso to Vernazza by boat
    Vernazza to Corniglia hike
    Corniglia to Riomaggiore by train
    Riomaggiore to Manarola by train or boat

    Manarola is the best place to be at sunset. That is why you want to end your day there.
    Dinner: Nessun Dorma in Manarola
    Bar: A Pie’ di Ma’ in Riomaggiore
    Swimwear and quick-drying towels for the beach
    CT TRAIN SCHEDULE: http://www.cinqueterre.eu.com/en/cinque-terre-t…

    https://fullsuitcase.com/cinque-terre-practical…
    https://fullsuitcase.com/cinque-terre-one-day/

    Day 8
    Leave for Florence
    Stop at Pisa for photo op
    Stop at Lucca; Explore a bit
    Check in Florence; explore and dinner

    Day 9
    6 hr Walking tour booked with Viator

    Day 10
    Chianti, wine tour and lunch

    Day 11
    Drive to Montepulciano
    Stop at San Gimignano

    Day 12
    Drive to Rome. Return car.
    Vatican tour booked.

    Day 13
    Explore Rome; Piazza Navona, Spanish Steps, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain
    and Shopping

    Day 14
    Colosseum tour booked. Palatine Hill and Roman Forums

    Day 15
    Pack and depart. Flight at 1.30pm    Leer más

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    Fin del viaje
    3 de julio de 2018