In June 2025, my family of four took a trip to Italy with a custom itinerary. In this blog series, I'll share some tips and suggestions in case you are venturing on a similar trip. 2025 was the year of the Jubilee for the Catholic Church. We had originally planned to attend a Papal Audience with Pope Francis, who passed away in May, so we were blessed to be able to meet Pope Leo XIV.
We flew out of Dulles Airport into Milan (MXP), with a layover in Frankfurt. It was more affordable than flying directly into Rome (FCO), and we also wanted to visit some cities in northern Italy. We found parking ($10/night) using SpotHero at a nearby hotel. Specifically, we parked at the Fairfield Inn Dulles, and their shuttle service was very convenient and fast since it's only a short drive away.
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Day 0: Washington Dulles (IAD) – Milan (MXP)
