We're planning on going to Italy from July 2 - July 14 with two kids - ages 12 and 9. Are we crazy?

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We're planning on going to Italy from July 2 - July 14 with two kids - ages 12 and 9. Are we crazy? Is it too hot? Is it too crowded? We like warm weather but is this nuts? Because of school vacations and work, it's the only time we can go. Any feedback from people who have experienced Italy in July would be great. Also, what would be the best way to travel? On our own with planning? small tour? which cities? I assume no more than 3 places would be good. Thanks for your help.

Answer 1

It depends where you go, In general July is a very good month as Italians are on vacation on August and that is really a mess: very high prices, too crowded cities, and no space for a single towel along the beaches.... The first part of July is still good. If you like arts, then choose Rome and Florence. They are also not so far from the seeside and you can have some days at the see. A good choice could be also Naples: a lot of very historical places to see (like Pompei, Amalfi) and wanderfull see around. Visit island of Capri or, better, ISCHIA, for a wanderful sea and food trip. Just 1 hour by boat from Naples. Also, the city itself is wanderful. Like all the big cities, remember to mind your pockets... That's all for just two weeks, but I'm sure you will return soon

Answer 2

Yes, cause it will be way too hot and crowded. But if you must go eat lots of gelato. Early morning and evenings will be the best times to see the sights. You can find local tour guides that offer excursions during these times. Use major cities as your base and spend about 3-4 days each and you can do day long side trips to some surrounding areas if interested. Italy has a lot to offer, but you will enjoy it. Have fun and stay cool.

Answer 3

It is so hot in Italy in July!! I grew up spending summers there and would never venture from the coast. My mom lives in Rome now, and comes to the States every summer, because it is much too hot for her. Why not try in the fall? You could book around a holiday and take the kids out of school for a few days. It is beautifull in the fall. I was in rome last Nov, it was almost 70 degrees some days!!!!

Answer 4

Went to Italy July of O5 from 12Th of July and stayed a month. We are going back in Sept. but we are disabled and July was a bit warm in Sicily. Even though it was warm, we were in the hottest part on side of MT. Etna and loved every minute. One thing I have to say as we stayed with wife's relatives and they made us comfortable. Southern Italy are behind us as it is harder to get products not made there. My advice is to wing it alone with your family after you know were you want to go in Italy. The people are great and there are some poor areas but also very nice areas. We were lucky because wife's cousin is military police and he new where to take us and where not to take us. He also had ways of getting some very special foods from stores were he walked his beat. My advice is to take out you credit card tonight and buy your tickets and make reservations. I am already looking for the best flights.

Answer 5

I understand that we all do not have the possiblity of choosing the right month to visit a city but I just want to let you know that this coming summer Rome will receive another heat wave like the one in 2003 !!!!!!!!!!! It was not fun!!!!!
You will defintely need a hotel with airconditioning and visiting a city that is constantly fighting with its air quality during the summer there are times you cannot breath!!!!!!!
Try at to come the first week of June !!!! I won't mention Venice or Florence it is worst!!!!

Answer 6

while i replaced into 8, my mom took me and my 2 siblings (6 and 10 yrs) to europe for exceedingly much a month interior the summertime. We spend no greater desirable than a week in each and each of here places: London; Stratford apon Avon, England (domicile of Shakespeare); Paris; Normandy coastline, France; Venice; Geneva, Switzerland; Zurich, Switzerland. I enjoyed Venice the main, and enjoyed Stratford apon Avon the least. Venice is optimal, if no longer a splash pungent from centuries of pollution interior the water. i think of we stayed in a extensive inn on the island of Luigi, which replaced into like a 10 minute boat journey from the genuinely city. the main perfect shape of each and every of the cities we observed. i could rather advise. Paris is exceedingly accepted. that could in all hazard be maximum relaxing to your fifteen year old. Very secure, friendly. a great sort of the persons talk english additionally. He/she could in all hazard have relaxing wandering around a splash on his/her very own, as im valuable any youngster on kinfolk trip could locate alluring. London isn't something too unique, an fairly western city. no longer something you wouldnt be waiting to locate in u . s . of america. it rather is none the fewer a relaxing place nevertheless. Switzerland is optimal, great trekking, very non violent. Normandy coastline is extremely historic, and is likewise a quiant little French rural section. no longer plenty to do nevertheless. perhaps marvelous for a quick weekend bypass to. Stratford apon Avon replaced right into a splash uninteresting for an 8 year old. it rather is a exceedingly accepted small city, with adequate Shakespeare shows and performances to fulfill any English significant. yet like I stated, exceedingly uninteresting for toddlers. I havent been to Spain or Turkey, or mainland Italy, yet I do have acquaintances who're presently spending time there or have lived there. All i will assert is that each and every person 3 of those acquaintances talk very rather of the reports.

Answer 7

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Answer 8

No, you are not crazy at all. If you know some one there then fine, if not try to go with a group.

Answer 9

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Answer 10

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