Wife and I will be going to Italy for our first time in late April. We will be flying standby to Paris or London (depending on standby availability) where we'll stay a couple days before heading to Rome for around 4 nights. We're planning on visiting one more city in Italy. We'd like to do two more, and we may, but it really depends on how long it takes us to get out of DFW standby. So, if we can only visit one more city/region, any suggestions? The main places we're looking at are in Tuscany (Florence or Sienna), Amalfi Coast (Sorrento/Capri), and Venice. Most people I know that have gone to Italy have gone to 2 of the 3 above, but no one I know has gone to all 3. Anyone here been to Tuscany, Amalfi Coast AND Venice? Obviously, they are very different cities and it really depends on what you're looking for. From my research, in Tuscany/Florence you have museums, scenic views, wine, etc. Venice might be a bit more touristy, but there's no other city like it in the world. Amalfi Coast offers is very scenic, relaxed and you can visit places like Capri and Pompeii.
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Heading to Tuscany later this year and intend to spend a few extra days in Florence. We were in Rome earlier in October 2013 nd it was probably the second best place I have ever visited. Are you Catholic? If so, message me through the board and I'll send you info on how to get tickets to the Pope's Weekly Wednesday address at St. Peter's through the Rome Catholic visitor's office.
I went to Italy last year with my gf, this was my itinerary: 5 nights Rome: Plenty to see and do, great city. 2 nights Florence: One day we took a quick train to Pisa and back. You do not need to spend a night in Pisa. I was even able to walk around with a bottle of wine around the Domo at night and just chill. It's very cool. 2 nights Venice. You can do one night at Venice too, not too much to do there, but like you said, it is like no other city in the world so gotta check it out. St Mark sq area is quite nice.
my buddies and i did a trip across europe this summer to celebrate finishing college. we spent time in tuscany and rome...we did a vespa tour in tuscany and it was one of the highlights of our trip. you go through beautiful vineyards and its really great. they also supply a wine tasting and lunch, and we had the best lasagna ever. look up "fun in tuscany", amazing tour. great people
Going for 2 weeks this summer Splitting the 1st week between Rome and Florence. Spending the 2nd week in Vieste
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If you have flexibility in Tuscany, check out Lucca, and you will thank me later. For Venice, I think it's really important to find a place to stay IN the city itself. When the tourists leave around sundown, the city is just amazing. You can walk around, get lost, and every foot of it is just gorgeous. Most romantic place on the planet, IMHO. Even if you're there during the day, dare to take a few random turns and go away from the tourist throngs, which are really confined to a small path between a few landmarks.
I lived in a Italy for a year so I'm pretty familiar with the geography. Like you said, you can't really go wrong with these locations. It's just a matter of preference and taste. Be mindful that most Italian cities are pretty small and can be done on foot within a day - even including museums. - Florence: a VERY touristy city. Lots of restaurants within the center of the city are for tourists and are rather pricey. You'll probably end up running into a lot of Americans or Asians walking around the place. It's great for a few museums, cathedrals and the bridges. If you want a quick run around, one day is enough. If you want to take your time, one and a half days is better - Venice: Like many people said, one day is enough in this place. If you want to stay overnight, be mindful that the hotels there are limited and it's very expensive so likely find a place outside of the city. - Amalfi Coast: It is extremely beautiful and the beaches coastlines are top notch. If you're into beaches and stuff, this is the place to go. Here are some of my personal recommendations in case you have time. If you're in Tuscany, I'd suggest also going to Siena. It's the lesser well known city to Florence but a lot less touristy but just as pretty and historic. If you're going to Venice, I'd spend a day in Verona. It's the city where Romeo and Juliet takes place and it's one of my all-time favorite places in Italy. Lots of things to do and great food. If you can't make it south to the Amalfi Coast, you can replicate the experience by going to Cinque Terre up in the north. It's probably the second most beautiful coastline or the most beautiful (very subjective) after the Amalfi Coast. It's also known for their fresh pesto.
Hope you like smokey mopeds. Last time I was in Rome, I took a train to Pompeii for a day, it was pretty neat to walk the old streets.
My wife and I are going in March! Timely thread.....my wife and I are going for the first time in March and will be visiting the same cities as mentioned (we think). Rome, Florence, and Venice. Great to hear the feedback and keep it coming!
