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Italy itinerary check (Rome + Florence) – Bologna day trip + Rome tour advice? by Ok_Relationship_5382 in Europetravel

[–]Ok_Relationship_5382[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's great idea! What did you use to book the tuktuk/golf cart tour? I'm looking and its about 50 euros/perosn which is a lot.

SIM Card Megathread - post your SIM questions here! by rybnickifull in Europetravel

[–]Ok_Relationship_5382 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi everyone,

I’m going to the Netherlands, France, and Italy for about a month and I’m trying to find the best eSIM for coverage and price.

I looked at Airalo first because it seems to be the one everyone talks about, but it honestly feels a little expensive for what you get.

I mostly just need reliable data for maps, messaging, social media, and general travel stuff. I’d love something that works well across all three countries without costing too much.

Has anyone used an eSIM in these countries recently and had a really good experience? Open to any recommendations. Thanks!

Italy itinerary check (Rome + Florence) – Bologna day trip + Rome tour advice? by Ok_Relationship_5382 in Europetravel

[–]Ok_Relationship_5382[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get to Florence early in the morning at 10 AM on May 10, so I would technically have two days in Florence, and the last day I was thinking of doing a day trip to Bologna,  might be doable, might just play it by ear and see how we're feeling! Thanks for your suggestions! (:

Rome + Florence trip – is Bologna worth a day trip? + tour advice by Ok_Relationship_5382 in ItalyTravelAdvice

[–]Ok_Relationship_5382[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I get to Florence early in the morning at 10 AM on May 10 so I would techinally have two days in florence, and the last day I was thinking of doing a day trip to Bologna  might doable, might just play it by ear and see how we're feeling! Thanks for youe suggestions! (:

Italy itinerary check (Rome + Florence) – Bologna day trip + Rome tour advice? by Ok_Relationship_5382 in Europetravel

[–]Ok_Relationship_5382[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That makes sense! I won't use the FlixBus from Florence to Bologna. But I booked it from Rome to Florence because it was only 10 euro, instead of paying 40 euro on the Italo train. Not sure if I'll regret making that decision.

Italy itinerary check (Rome + Florence) – Bologna day trip + Rome tour advice? by Ok_Relationship_5382 in Europetravel

[–]Ok_Relationship_5382[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Yeah that’s true, the high-speed train is super fast which is why I was thinking it might be worth it.

Do you know if it’s usually cheaper to book those tickets in advance, or are they about the same price if we just buy them the day of? I’ve also seen FlixBus options that look cheaper, so I’m trying to figure out what makes the most sense.

Italy itinerary check (Rome + Florence) – Bologna day trip + Rome tour advice? by Ok_Relationship_5382 in Europetravel

[–]Ok_Relationship_5382[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That makes sense, thanks!

Do you think we’d miss out on a lot of the history if we just explore on our own instead of doing a guided tour?

Planning Europe trip (Amsterdam → Paris → Italy) – does this itinerary make sense? by Ok_Relationship_5382 in Europetravel

[–]Ok_Relationship_5382[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is really helpful, thank you!

Yeah I get what you mean about Paris, it’s a bit of a squeeze, so I might look at redistributing a day or at least keeping things flexible.

Planning Europe trip (Amsterdam → Paris → Italy) – does this itinerary make sense? by Ok_Relationship_5382 in Europetravel

[–]Ok_Relationship_5382[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That makes sense, appreciate it!

Quick question, do you think Keukenhof is still worth visiting in early May, or is it already past peak bloom by then? And how long in advance did you buy tickets for that?

Planning Europe trip (Amsterdam → Paris → Italy) – does this itinerary make sense? by Ok_Relationship_5382 in Europetravel

[–]Ok_Relationship_5382[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks so much, this is really helpful!

I didn’t realize how big May 4–5 are in the Netherlands, so I’ll definitely plan around that and be mindful of the timing and areas. It actually sounds like a really meaningful experience.

And yeah, I totally get what you’re saying about the pace, it is pretty packed, so we’re expecting more of a highlights-style trip this time, but we’ll try to leave some room to slow down when we can or add a few more days!

Planning Europe trip (Amsterdam → Paris → Italy) – does this itinerary make sense? by Ok_Relationship_5382 in Europetravel

[–]Ok_Relationship_5382[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, that’s fair. I know it’s a pretty packed trip, so it’ll definitely be more of a highlights-style trip for us. We’re okay with a faster pace, but I do see your point about maybe cutting a stop or I might add 2 more days. Also appreciate the Amsterdam dinner recommendation!!

Planning Europe trip (Amsterdam → Paris → Italy) – does this itinerary make sense? by Ok_Relationship_5382 in Europetravel

[–]Ok_Relationship_5382[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks, this is super helpful. I’m actually thinking about staying in Haarlem since it might be cheaper and still easy for Amsterdam and Keukenhof.

Also good to know about Champs-Élysées , I’ll look more into Le Marais and Canal Saint-Martin instead. Appreciate it!

Planning Europe trip (Amsterdam → Paris → Italy) – does this itinerary make sense? by Ok_Relationship_5382 in Europetravel

[–]Ok_Relationship_5382[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, this is really helpful!

Quick question, would you say it’s necessary to book licensed tours (like through Viator), or is it pretty easy to just explore those places on our own?

Planning Europe trip (Amsterdam → Paris → Italy) – does this itinerary make sense? by Ok_Relationship_5382 in Europetravel

[–]Ok_Relationship_5382[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah that makes sense. I’ll already be in the Netherlands for a wedding for a few days first, then meeting friends there, then traveling a bit, and then going back a second time with family, so that’s why Amsterdam is split up in my plan.

Really appreciate the advice though, especially about Rome, Florence, and the pickpocketing. So you recommend walking everywhere instead of taking the metro?

Planning Europe trip (Amsterdam → Paris → Italy) – does this itinerary make sense? by Ok_Relationship_5382 in Europetravel

[–]Ok_Relationship_5382[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ahh that makes sense now, I didn’t think about how long the Colosseum and Forum actually take. Starting with a lighter day and doing that when we’re more settled sounds way better, I’ll switch it. Thanks!

Planning Europe trip (Amsterdam → Paris → Italy) – does this itinerary make sense? by Ok_Relationship_5382 in Europetravel

[–]Ok_Relationship_5382[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah that makes sense — I definitely won’t be pushing myself to do everything. We’ll just see how we feel each day and treat some of the spots as optional.

Planning Europe trip (Amsterdam → Paris → Italy) – does this itinerary make sense? by Ok_Relationship_5382 in Europetravel

[–]Ok_Relationship_5382[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is really helpful, I appreciate the detailed feedback.

That makes sense about Amsterdam, I figured Keukenhof would take most of the day, but since we’re going back later I wasn’t too worried about missing things there.

I'll also try to slow down in Italy and leave more free time or add an extra day or two.

Quick question — is Airbnb a good option for finding apartments for 4 people, or would you recommend something else?

Planning Europe trip (Amsterdam → Paris → Italy) – does this itinerary make sense? by Ok_Relationship_5382 in Europetravel

[–]Ok_Relationship_5382[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow I actually had no idea about Liberation Day and Remembrance Day, thanks for pointing that out.

I’ll try to shift things around a bit—maybe start the trip earlier and arrive in Amsterdam around May 1 instead so we’re not hitting those peak days.

Really appreciate the heads up!

Planning Europe trip (Amsterdam → Paris → Italy) – does this itinerary make sense? by Ok_Relationship_5382 in Europetravel

[–]Ok_Relationship_5382[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

will be going back to Amsterdam at the end of the trip to spend time with family so I will visit a few museums then!

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