I’m planning a really special trip in September and would love some advice.
My mom has never been to Europe, and she’s Italian, so I want to take her to Italy first before we go to a wedding together in Mallorca.
Current plan (dates):
Sept 13: Fly from the U.S. to Rome
Sept 14–15: Rome (2 nights)
Sept 16: Train to Florence
Sept 16–17: Florence (2 nights, maybe a Tuscany day trip)
Sept 18: Fly to Palma for a wedding
Sept 18–21: Mallorca
Alternative I’m considering:
Instead of flying out of Florence/Pisa, we’d train back to Rome on the 17th and fly Rome to Palma on the 18th, since flights might be cheaper/easier.
The big question is budget:
We’re trying to keep this around $3,000-$4,000 per person total (flights, hotels, food, etc.), and I’m not sure if that’s realistic.
Would love input on:
Is this budget per person doable for this itinerary?
Is this too rushed, or a good balance for a first-time trip?
Is it worth going back to Rome for the flight, or better to fly from Florence/Pisa?
Any tips for keeping costs down without making the trip stressful?
This trip means a lot to me since it’s her first time in Europe, so I want to make it really special without overspending.
Thanks so much!