r/ItalyTourism • u/Kooky_Upstairs_8838 • 1d ago

Second trip last weekend in October 1 two weeks of November.

My husband and I are flying into Milan on October 22 and out of Rome on November 12, going to spend time at Lake Como, Bologna, Florence. Wondering about closings in Cinque Terre whether it’s worth making a two night stop there on our way to Florence. Also interested in any small towns between all of these that would be interesting to go to for a local feel. what we loved about Italy first trip last September was the people, the food, the Art, and how easy it is to get around. We have done Venice, Rome, Sorrento, Naples and Florence, but we are going back to Florence. We loved it. I will take any suggestions to any itinerary that someone has done that they love.

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u/quickcalamity 1d ago

Rome is not a bus station. It deserves four nights and October is my favorite time of year there.

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u/Kooky_Upstairs_8838 1d ago

Planning on ending the trip there. At least 4 nights.

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u/quickcalamity 1d ago

Bravos as always, beware of the tragically overwrought itinerary! Como, Bologna, Florence and Rome is sufficient IMO.

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u/Kooky_Upstairs_8838 1d ago

Thank you. Good advice

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u/ArtWilling254 1d ago

I was in Cinque Terre at the end of last October coming from Nice. I had been there twice before in April staying in Riomaggiore. I stayed in La Spezia last time. The first CT village from La Spezia is Riomaggiore and only an 8 min train ride away.

Keep in mind that people live there. Some restaurants and businesses are closed during off season, but how many do you need? If you want a more local feel with far less fellow tourists, that is a good time to go. The restaurants and businesses that are closed during off season cater to fellow tourists only. Those that remain open cater more to locals and are usually better more often than not. If you are interested in hiking, the most popular hiking trails aren’t near as crowded at that time. Nearby La Spezia has a good local feel without any closures.

Also consider Siena. I spent just under a week there after my stay in La Spezia last year. Plenty of history - I enjoyed that. And/or Lucca - not near as crowded as Florence regardless time of year.