We are planning a 10 day trip to France and Italy in April next year (Long way away but we like to kickstart planning early 😊). We are landing in Paris and haven’t yet decided where we will be flying back from – Florence is tentatively our choice for now. We will have 2 4-year olds with us.

What would be a good itinerary?

Here’s what we have tentatively planned:

  • First 5 days in France:
    • 2 days – Paris and surrounding
    • Train to Mont Saint-Michel
    • 1 day in MSM
    • We don’t know how to plan next 2 days in France
  • Next 5 days in Italy
    • Amalfi coast 2 days
    • Rome 2 days
    • Florence 1 day – flight back from Florence

We need inputs in planning the France itinerary better and have some outstanding questions –

  • We are thinking for taking Train to travel inside France, flight from France to Amalfi
  • Rent a car in Italy to visit Amalfi, Rome and Florence
  • Explore cities on foot/ public transport – use car only for inter-city transportation
  • Is this too hectic? Especially with 2 4-year olds?

I would love to get recommendations here.