However, yes, the mas is not far (in Rognonas - Mas Saint Antoine) so we may consider getting a car same evening and heading there the same day, if its available. Im sure youll find good information by Googling it. Thanks also for pointing out the long distances and shorter 2 nt stays can make it harder to have time for the small towns. You can easily do day trips to Naples, Pompeii, Capri, and the rest of the Amalfi Coast. Those in a hurry can spend half a day in Naples and a couple hours seeing Pompeii and be safely back in Sorrento for an unforgettable dinner. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. Its about an hour by train or bus from Florence, so you can literally do it in half a day there and back. The drive across the Alps via the Col de Larche/Colle della Maddalena is pretty, unless you're the sort of person who gets very annoyed if stuck behind trucks for long periods, while the drive along the Riviera coast offers good sea views from many high viaducts once you're past Menton. At last, my husband and I set to a first longer trip abroad after the imposed Corona time-out. Before coming to it, there is one more thing to add. Northern Italy is a diverse landscape: mountains, sea, lakes, floating cities, metropolitan centers, food-rich countrysides. Perfect France, Spain And Portugal Road Trip Then either take trains or fly (flying is faster because the trains in that area are fairly slow) to Venice for 2 nights or even 1 night (spending 24 hours in Venice is plenty for many people because its so small and so crowded). WebItaly has Europe's richest, craziest culture. Its the traffic and general sense of chaos (multiplied by the summer heat) that wear on visitors. Paris to Avignon by train: About 3.5 hours We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. If you can afford another 3-4 days, then the plan looks much more sensible. Note that the scenic footpaths connecting the towns are partly closed down at times due to instability, so a quick tour by train or even by boat might be a better option. Keen to get your thoughts on this itinerary: Our first stop was the Lake Orta region Something like this might be better for a second or third trip to France unless youve got weeks to spend here. The choice fell on Alassio, a Ligurian seaside resort west of Genoa. We chose to take on Its better to plan to go slower and if you are getting bored you can do a day or overnight trip to something nearby. And we wanted to stay and dine in style. Glad I found this article- Planning to visit Italy and France for 2 weeks- would like to visit Paris, Nice, Venice, Florence, Pisa and Rome. A Foodies Northern Italy Itinerary. Id say 2 or 3 nights would be enough, but if you get out in the morning and then again in the evening, Venice is much nicer and its stunning. 7 days in Italy Option 1: the Northern Italy itinerary bucket list destinations First stop: 2 nights in Venice. Thank you. We used flight credits from previously canceled trips (during pandemic) for the flights to and from Paris. Our first stop was the Lake Orta region not far from the Swiss border to Italy. That could be another option. Ideally, a robust northern Italy itinerary falls somewhere between 10 and 14 days. Members who are knowledgeable about this destination and volunteer their time to answer travelers' questions. All about our stay here later on my blog. Coming back to Santo Stefano Belbo, you find here the hotel of our choice not far from it. Take a train from CDG to (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? Kind regardsCraig (NZ). If you have less time and want to see a lot, plan out your transportation well and get ready for days jam-packed with things to do and breathtaking places to see! Whether you are coming from Venice or from Rome, this is the point on your trip that youll be able to catch your breath a bit. We chose to take on Northern Italy by train and it was super easy and comfortable! If you were to be spending all 2 or 3 weeks in Italy and saving France for another trip, then youd want to considering spending at least a day and perhaps a night in this stunning little group of 5 towns perched on rocky cliffs overlooking the sea. If you have any other questions, feel free to reach out again! Instead the meals are heartier, which reflect the lifestyle of people living here: industrial workers or those living in the Alps having to face long winters. >>>Going just to Italy? For two weeks in France, I would spend 5 days in the Luberon, then 3 days near either St Remy or Vaison. You don't say where your mas is south of Avignon, but if not too far I would rent the car on arrival and go there directly if you can add 1 more night. We rather wanted to enjoy the vibes coming with being by the sea and of course we were eager to explore the region, above all by walking. If taking the RER I would probably opt for an hotel close to one RER B line station. One of the most popular seaside towns in the area is Alassio with a 4 km/2.5 mi long stretch of beach. If the two one-way flights are within US$150 or so of either round-trip, then they are your best option. Im planning a 2 and half (possibly 3 weeks) week trip for next summer (or September); based off of your Itinerary, I basically would be going to all the cities except Provence, Milan, and Cirque Terre. Bus can also be a flexible and inexpensive option for airport transfer. Ive yet to do one myself, but Ive heard good things. If its your first stop you should add at least one extra day to help deal with jet lag, but you should plan on staying as long as possible because the French capital is one of the worlds great (and most beautiful) cities by any definition. -Roger, Hi Roger. Then take a train to Rome for 3 or 4 nights and fly back to Paris and then home or straight back home if you can get a cheap enough ticket that way. This is another easy and ideal day trip where you can have breakfast and dinner in Sorrento and a wonderful time in Capri in between. WebIf youre looking for a 4-day France road trip itinerary, check out this post. ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-112570994', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');Avignon from 13.00 onwards. It is a fascinating medieval village, enveloped by woodland and backed by mountains. Book your stay in Milan and spend time exploring the city, while using the next few days to visit Cinque Terre and Lake Como. My experience in Italy is that some people with limited English speak good French, so you might be able to use your French there. I have been to Ba Or cut the Lago di Como and stay longer along the Mediteranean and around Barolo and cut to Annecy through the Aosta Valley or come back to France near Brianon and continue your journey. We only had one night available and had not planned to do longer activities in town. But I do have a couple of questions for a future trip that I am planning. Required fields are marked *. And it brought us to northern Italy (Piedmont and Liguria) as well us to southern France (Nice metropolis Cte dAzur and Provence). So in a way its a bit like visiting a theme park, and four nights is a long time in a theme park. On site there is also a sister hotel where you find the Restaurant Nancy Bourguignon. Second, I became aware of a hotel with restaurant here on our Turin journey in 2019. Nights 8-9: La Morra, Italy - in Piemonte region. Then youll head to Venice, from which you can do a day trip to the Dolomites. If youre someone whos embarking on their once-in-a-lifetime trip to Italy, this itinerary is for you. We want to make this more of a romantic trip rather than a tour type trip. Days 5 6: Zermatt, Switzerland. Day trips 1) Arles and Le Baux; (2) Avignon and Pont du Gard. I havent flown out of Naples and Id think youd have way more options and better fares out of Rome and I think there is now a high speed train from the Rome Airport to Naples if you need it. 3 hours is the the recommended time to allow between flight arrival and train departure. Also visited the hilltop town of Gourdon which was beautiful and we relaxed there and had snacks and lemonade at a cafe, wandered the streets and the shops. possible route via Orange and Sault (Lavender fields); or just Nice to Venice by train: About 7.5 hours. Hi Roger, Curious about more spots to hit? And last but not least, there is a luxury hotel with gourmet restaurant here that caught my attention. I thought maybe with not sleeping much on the (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? All of your tips are very helpful. It is doable without any problem. Im glad you have enjoyed the site and Ill try to help. Another thing to know is that many highways are not really scenic and are quite expensive. I just find that you will be doing a lot of driving in a short amount of time passing by so many great places along the way. We had checked out the high-end accommodations directly by the sea, but we came to the conclusion that they are not worth the super high prices.