I just read that there will be an 8 hour strike on November 29. Previously there was announced that there will be a 24 hour strike from November 28-29 for the railways and buses, and the general strike seems to exclude the transport sector When going on the strike website I don't see that strike listed anymore. Is the railway strike just not happening anymore or possibly merged into that General Strike on the 29th?

https://scioperi.mit.gov.it/mit2/public/scioperi? was looking there for reference.

Hello,

My fiance and I are planning a two week trip to Italy in April 2026. We are getting married and would like to do our ceremony / honeymoon there as we have always wanted to visit Italy and decided that this would be the perfect opportunity. I have been reading many posts in this sub and wanted to first say thank you for all the great advice given out here freely! Now that we are planning a trip ourselves, I was wondering if anyone could offer feedback on this rough draft for our Itinerary.

Goals: -First trip to Italy so we would like to see some of the major cities/sights -Would like to have a special night for our symbolic ceremony. I am thinking Lake Como because it is so beautiful -Other than sightseeing, we love to eat! Will be trying to enjoy as many different restaurants and street food as possible -Looking for a balance between seeing a lot of places and also having some time to relax. Hoping two weeks is enough to give us a bit of both

Here is my (probably overly detailed) Itinerary idea for 4/6/26 - 4/21/26

4/6 - Land in Milan MXP at 9am (direct flight from US). Stay at hotel and walk around the city.

4/7 - Milan, I think we could schedule a tour ahead of time, or maybe something different like a cooking class/food tour. Would like to visit the Duomo and Basilica Santa Maria.

4/8 - Lake Como. Take the train up in the morning and check into a honeymoon suite type hotel. Have a symbolic ceremony and dinner here.

4/9 - Parma. Arrive in Parma in the afternoon by train and check into a hotel. Walk around and enjoy some food.

4/10 - Bologna. Would like to settle down in this region for a few days so I am thinking of getting an airbnb. I think we can either leave Parma in the morning for Bologna, or do some things in the morning/afternoon in Parma and then head to Bologna later in the day.

4/11 - Bologna

4/12 - Bologna

4/13 - Day trip to Venice. Was thinking to take the train from Bologna and then come back in the evening.

4/14 - Bologna, possible day trip to Modena?

4/15 - Tuscanny. Find another airbnb in the Tuscanny region. Was thinking more of a countryside type place but would like to be able to visit Florence at some point.

4/16 - Tuscanny. Assuming we stay in the countryside, do something like a wine tour or visit the coast.

4/17 - Tuscanny. Maybe day trip to Florence?

4/18 - Rome. Not sure if a hotel or airbnb is better. Would like to see some touristy stuff like the Colosseum.

4/19 - Rome.

4/20 - Rome. Last day!

4/21 - Head to Rome airport from the hotel and fly back to the US.

What are your thoughts? Is this agenda too busy? It's hard to not see everything we want to see but also don't want to feel like we are constantly traveling and not being able to stop to really soak it all in. Also, I'm wondering if I need to swap out one of the big cities for a small town so we can get off the beaten path a little bit. Jeez I wish I could go for a month but I doubt that would even feel like enough time to do everything we want to, haha. Thank you so much for any feedback! This sub is the best!

Hello all,

Can anyone please confirm if this itinerary is ok for early May2025 + offer any suggestions?

Draft itinerary:

• Rome 3 nights
• Florence 2 nights (via train)
• Chianti 4 nights (via car)
• Cinque terre 4 nights (drop off car at la spezia, then train)
• Interlaken 4 nights (via train)
• Zurich 1 night (via train)

Background:

• Taking my relatively agile 65yo mum to her first trip to Europe. She wants to visit the Vatican (unfortunately will be packed for 2025)
• I’ve been to Rome and Florence before with day trip to Chianti. Would like to spend more time there in Chianti region. Also drawn to costal towns.
• Decided to skip Lake Como to spend more time in other areas.
• I would like to have a slower pace to accommodate mum so she is not too tired transiting.

Would love your thoughts!

Hi all! We're both in our 30s, visiting Italy in late March/early April next spring. We'll be there for a total of 9 days (NOT including travel days). We have 8 days planned, but debating how to allocate the 9th day. So far, our plan is:

Rome/Vatican- 2 days

Florence/Tuscany- 4 days (with us most likely doing 2 days seeing Florence, 1 day day-trip to Siena, and 1 day day-trip to Bologna); neither of us are really into museums that much so hence less time in Florence itself

Sorrento/Amalfi coast- 2 days (with us most likely doing 1 day touring the major spots like Positano/Amalfi/Ravello/etc and 1 day in Pompeii)

We have 1 extra day to allocate and are debating between:

1. Extra day in Tuscany- either exploring Florence more or doing a tour to Chianti or a small hilltop town like San Gimignano or Montepulciano

2. Extra day in Amalfi coast- either a day trip to Capri or going back to one of the cities on the coast (Positano/Amalfi/Ravello) that we like during the 1st day tour

Any thoughts about which might be the better way to allocate that extra day? We're most interested in food, culture, some history, and getting out of the big cities to see some of the smaller towns/villages. We don't have plans to rent a car as of now so we'll mainly be doing bus/guided tours and getting around on train.

Thank you all!

Will be solo in Naples, Amalfi area during 31st Dec. Any recommendation for fireworks and good dinner?

Hi All,

Looking for some advice for a 2 week trip out of Rome starting Dec 26 for a family of four. Slightly weird time for a holiday, I know but there it is.

I had hired a car and was planning to head south but some health issues and reading on driving in Italy has me spooked. Was considering ditching the car idea and doing trains instead.

I was thinking 2/3/4 days in a few places so we're not packing and moving around too much.

Any thoughts, or votes for continuing with the driving idea? I would still like 3/4 day stays to use a bases.

Any help is appreciated.

Google reviews indicate an unmanned, abandoned condition/environment station. I conclude there’s probably no taxis available. I’m getting the train from Milan, solo traveller.
Is it safe to alight at this station around 15:00 weekend? or would it be better to alight at MXP & get a taxi to the hotel here.

thanks.

I had a friend telling me about this spot recently and how I should be spending some time there if I am going to Milan. What's the story there? Anyone got any novelty restaurants or shops that I should check out there? (wife is a big shopper, im a big foodie)

Hello- we're 2 parents and 2 teens landing in Rome on a Monday morning and flying home on Sunday morning. So we've got 6 full days. Is it enough time to hit the highlights in Rome, go to Florence for a couple of days and get back in time for an 11 am flight? I'm trying to figure out transportation. Do we need a car to go to Florence and get around while we're there? Is it a huge pain to get a rental car and return it? It seems like the airport is far enough outside of the city that it could be a real expense in both time and money to get back and forth. Any suggestions on the order we should do things? do we get right in a car or on a train to Florence and then check Rome out at the end of our trip? Or the other way around? I know that this is a lot of questions, we're just starting to plan and want to have as smooth a trip as possible. Thanks!

For some strange reason, I cannot buy tickets online for the Malpensa Airport to Milano Centrale route after 14th December 2024. Tickets are unavailable on trainline nor on trentitalia and trenord website has been giving 403 for weeks.

Anyone knows what is going on? Thanks!

I’ll be heading to Europe next year with family including 18yr old football-mad son. Unfortunately we will be there in June/ July with no major league games on. I was wondering if there are any other football experiences or summer games? We will mostly be in Lucca and Rome.

For an example of another activity, in London he will do a tour of the Tottenham club stadium.

Is Como a good destination for a 3 night stay with two kids? How accesible are other Lake Como towns/activities from Como?

(Next summer, I'm going to be visiting Italy with my family, including a 7 year old and 4 year old. We'll be spending 2-3 nights somewhere around Lake Como before flying out of Milan. I am currently planning on two nights in Bellagio before spending our last night before an afternoon flight in Milan... but I'm wondering if I should just stay 3 nights in Como, as it's pretty easy to get to MXP from there.)

Hello everyone,

I will be in Italy with my family for the first time from December 26 to January 13 (we arrive on the 25th and leave on the 14th). We're starting in Florence because my sister is studying there. I'm traveling with my parents, my husband, and my 11-year-old little sister. It's the first time my parents are traveling abroad for an extended trip.

I'm helping them plan the trip, and my husband, in particular, loves history—it’s a dream for him to visit Italy. I’d like to ask for recommendations on which cities to visit. Should we take day trips by train from Florence to Rome, or would it be better to stay in Rome for a few days? The same question applies to other cities and towns.

My husband wants to attend a football match in Milan on the 29th since he's a fan of that team, but aside from that, we don’t have anything planned yet. We’re also unsure whether it’s better to bring winter coats or buy them there, as we know it will be very cold.

This trip was a last-minute surprise from my dad, so I’d really appreciate any tips or advice you can share! Also do let me now if any other info is required.

Thank you!

Okay I’ve been looking into traveling to Italy for the first time (also my first time ever outside of USA) because it is a dream of mine. Problem is I have no clue what city to stay in or which ones to visit! They are all catching my eye and i’m getting overwhelmed! I would really like to see a good seaside spot even if it was just for a day or two. I also deeply enjoy museums and all the art I know Florence has. I plan on being there for a week. I think I definitely want to see Rome, maybe stay there and travel by train to the other cities i wish to see? Portofino keeps catching my eye but it’s awfully far from Rome. I’m just not sure where to divide up my time or where to stay! Any suggestions greatly appreciated!!

Anyone have recommendations for organized wine tours in Montefalco (Sagrantino wines) in Umbria? Or specific wineries to visit? Thanks

This is an actual "bucket list" trip as I have Stage 4 cancer and I'm planning a trip in between my chemotherapy maintenance treatments for this May. It will undoubtedly be my only opportunity to do this. I have traveled extensively, but never to our destinations for this trip: Switzerland and then Italy. We have the Swiss leg of the trip all planned. For the Italy part, we are going to Verona for two nights, to see friends: to Venice for three nights, and to Sorrento, for four nights. We will depart from Rome. I actually didn't want to visit Rome at all, as I'm not a fan of cities and I'd prefer beautiful views to historic sites and being it's the Jubilee, it will be crowded. However, since we will depart from Rome, we scheduled a day to see the Coliseum and the Sistine Chapel, both with "skip-the-line" tours already booked but cancellable.

My questions are regarding the need for a specific, pre-purchased tour to see Capri and the Blue Grotto when in Sorrento, and if one needs a tour to see Murano and Burano (if those are even worth it in Venice). The tour I found to visit Capri was $428.00 for the two of us and will have no more than 8 travelers. It includes a "small-group Capri boat tour," with a visit to the Blue Grotto, swimming and snorkeling, as well as free time to visit Capri and Anacapri. Part of me feels this could be more economically accomplished in other ways, but lowering my stress and having things planned out with less time waiting in lines, might be healthier for me. The boat tour however, also sounds like, "we'll get you over to the island and then you're on your own" and perhaps we can do that with the ferry.

While in Venice, we thought one day at Murano and Burano would also be interesting, but the tour for that is inexpensive ($124.00 for the both of us), although our hotel already stated that tickets to the Murano glass museum are included with our stay, so perhaps we just need a boat to get there.

Any tips, insights, or advice would be very welcome.

Hi everyone! We wanted to get advice on which cities we should go to for our honeymoon. We are in the very early stages of planning and want to figure out the best route for a 10-12 day vacation! Time frame will be June/July 2025.

Right now we are set on Sardinia and other locations we are considering are Sicily, Praiano, Portofino, and Puglia since we have not been to any of these! We would like to focus on nice beaches, good food, and cute towns to explore! We have been to Rome, Florence, Positano, and Sorrento and most likely have to repeat a city since we need to have a layover somewhere before Sardinia. Also would appreciate any other city recommendation! Thank you so much!

My husband and I are planning to visit northern Italy for 9-10 days this winter for our baby moon. This is our itinerary, and we would love any suggestions and welcome critiques or ideas based on us visiting during the two weeks leading up to Christmas.

9-Day Itinerary:

Days 1-4: Florence and Tuscany • Days 1-4: Stay in Florence with a day trip to Siena or the Chianti region.

Days 5-6: Verona and Lake Garda • Days 5-6: Stay in Verona, with a day trip to Lake Garda.

Day 7: Milan • Morning: Train to Milan. • Day: Visit the Duomo, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, and enjoy lunch at a local café. Optionally visit Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper if tickets are available. • Evening: Dinner and stay overnight in Milan.

Days 8-9: Venice • Day 8: Morning train to Venice. Spend the afternoon exploring St. Mark’s Square and take a gondola ride. • Day 9: Visit Doge’s Palace and enjoy more of Venice’s scenic spots.

Hello!

We will be traveling to Italy June 2025 to beginning of July. We are starting near Brindisi before making our way north to stop in Rome.

Any recommendations in between or after Rome to visit with kids? We want to visit the more historical and art focused locations, but want to include breaks and days dedicated to the kiddos.

Accommodation recommendations as well would be greatly appreciated! Ages 2, 4 & 7 when we travel.

Thanks so much!

hi i was interested if anyone had any recommendations of their favorite spots to go/ what youd recommend for a couple in their 20s. i was going to stay fully in capri but as mentioned on this subreddit it may be more of an area for a day trip ?

ive solo traveled to genoa, milan, and cinque terre before a few years ago. i really liked having the diversity of what each place had to offer with the shopping, visiting a less touristy area, and the seaside. i want to avoid taking a total touristy trip like rome and all that but i dont mind visiting some spots, i just remember it being harder to get around in less touristy spots. any suggestions?

My husband and I would like to do a ~3 week stay in Italy (or somewhere else preferably Europe!) during our parental leave next year. It would be around October/early November 2025, with our 3 year old and 5 month old. We are coming from Boston. Our preferences are the following:

1. Outdoor activities: easy hikes, nice walks, parks, playgrounds, waterfront would be a bonus even if not warm enough to swim. I also love the mountains.

2. Good food and cultural experience (restaurants, cafes etc.)

3. Walkable

4. No need for fancy restaurants or shopping

5. Day trips accessible by car or train

I'm looking for hidden gems where we can "live" somewhere beautiful for 3 weeks.

Hi, My family and I will be in Rome in December and planning to buy tickets soon for the Colosseum. What's the difference between '24h – COLOSSEUM, ROMAN FORUM, PALATINE' from '24H ONLY ARENA' ticket and which one is better? Thanks!

Ciao 👋 my fiance and I will be traveling to Italy and Sicily for our honeymoon next year. What do we think about having Monopoli and Polignano as the base for the 3 days we are staying in Puglia? We will be flying out of the bari airport to Sicily on the 4th day.

ALSO we will have a rental car!

Debating if we should stick to this or do 1 day Monopoli > 1 day Polignano > 1 day Bari

September 27-29: Stay 2 nights in Monopoli

• Day trips to Alberbello & Locorotondo

September 30: Stay 1 night in Polignano

October 1: Fly from Bari to Palermo

If you have any recommendation of places we must see in these areas feel free to share. Thank you!

We are off to Italy for a few weeks leaving on 2 December.

Itinerary includes: Rome 3 nights, Sorrento 3, Lucca 4, Como 2, Venice 2, Salzburg 2, Berlin 3 & Munich 3.

Apart from the obvious what should we do/see/experience.

What should we avoid / be wary of.

We are travelling by train mostly. We have eurail pass. We have a car for one day in Lucca.

Any thoughtful feedback or insights from the community would be greatly appreciated.

Hi everyone! In January, I’ll have a 12-hour layover at FCO, arriving around 8:30 PM. Since I’ve never been to Italy, and it's a dream of mine, I was thinking of taking the opportunity to explore and maybe grab some authentic pasta and see the street music in Trastevere.

Do you think it’s doable and worth it? Would restaurants still be open that late (considering the time from the airport to the city)? I’d love any recommendations or insights you can share. Thanks in advance!

Howdy yall, Im an American going on vacation in italy for a week. I want to go to a football game while I'm there, and turns out the day I'm landing is the day of Napoli vs Lazio in Rome. As a fan of big games, I'd love to go, but I just got all the questions.

1. Stub hub seems to have pretty good ticket prices, is that a legit place to buy or should I look elsewhere?

2. My friend who is much more into football has sent me all this info about not wearing black and multiple riot videos. If I don't wear black and just sit in the second deck, should I be fine?

3. Any other advice for a GameDay experience?

4. Will the metro be good to get there or should I plan otherwise?

Thanks and sorry if this kinda thing isn't allowed here.

Hi everybody, I'd like some opinions on my trip plan in italy in march 2025. Travelling with My fiance.

We arrive on the 8th in the afternoon (14:00).

8-12 march = Rome. We know we'd like to visit lake albano and Tivoli, so the stay in rome can be extended.

12 in the morning we plan to go to Milan

12-14 march = Milan

From 14-16 it's still undecided. I initially planned for two days at Sirmione but i was wondering if instead we should spend a day at Como?

16-18 march = Venice

This is subject to change and we can add a day or two but this would be most likely the itinerary.

Hello,

I got tasked to organize a driving tour with friends through Dolomites. We would be coming from Slovenia and spend 2 days driving mountain passes and enjoying beautyful scenery in sportscars.

Now my questions:

- How are passes in early may? We would love to start the season with this trip.

- Are any passes not suitable for low sportscars?

- We are also looking for a hotel to spend 1 night in around Piz Boe area and I cant find one with secure parking and rooms for 10-14 people (i can't know how parking looks like from booking pictures).

- Do you have any other suggestions for a such roadtrip through Dolomites? I don't have much knowledge of the area, was there once and enjoyed it a lot.

Any information would be helpfull, thank you in advance.

First time traveling to Italy. Our flight arrives in Rome around 7AM. Our tour begins in Sorrento and the tour company is sending a driver to pick us up at the train station in Naples. Would it be necessary to make a train reservation for Rome to Naples, or would we be better off just going without a reservation? If we do make a reservation, what happens is the plane is late etc.? Thank you in advance.

I’m planning to travel from Innsbruck to San Candido on December 15th, 2024 (about 3 weeks from now). From what I’ve gathered, I’ll need to take a train to Franzenfeste first and then switch to another train for San Candido.

However, I noticed something strange: the Trenitalia website doesn’t show any train options for either the full Innsbruck–San Candido route or just the Franzenfeste–San Candido part on or after December 15th. But it shows multiple daily options until December 14th.

Does anyone know why this might be happening? Will more train options appear later?

P.S. I’ve read in older posts here that Trenitalia typically updates its schedules when the winter timetable starts, usually around the 2nd or 3rd Sunday of December. But with my travel date just a few weeks away, I’m wondering if anyone has insights on what train options I can realistically expect for December 15th.

Thanks in advance for any help!