Looking for advice on our 16-night Italy itinerary (May 27 to June 12). My girlfriend and I are traveling soon and we are trying to balance variety without feeling rushed.
Neither of us is very focused on museums, but we enjoy villages, landscapes, and wineries. I originally planned 8 nights in Tuscany but reduced it to 6 in order to add the Ligurian coast for more variety.
We are wondering if the pace looks reasonable or too packed, and whether Liguria is worth it compared to spending more time in Tuscany.
Here is the itinerary:
5/27: Arrive Rome (7am), sightseeing
5/28: Rome sightseeing
5/29: Train Rome to Florence, pick up rental car, Chianti stay, cooking class
5/30: Chianti, Lucca day trip
5/31: Chianti villages and wine tasting
6/1: Chianti, Volterra and Vespa tour
6/2: Chianti, Siena
6/3: Val d’Orcia, explore Monticiano and San Quirico
6/4: Val d’Orcia, Pienza and Montepulciano
6/5: Drive to Santa Margherita Ligure
6/6: Boat day and Portofino
6/7: Cinque Terre day trip and hiking
6/8: Santa Margherita to Lake Como
6/9: Lake Como
6/10: Lake Como to Milan (opera night)
6/11: Milan, Bernina Express day trip
6/12: Departure
Would appreciate feedback on whether this is realistic or too rushed, and if anyone has suggestions on adjusting Tuscany vs Liguria time.
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