My wife and I recently made the decision to get a little world travel in before settling down with kids. Last year it was Amsterdam and Paris. This year: Italy.
I'm looking for some advice on where to go in Italy. We will be there no longer than 10 days. Rome, Florence and Venice are on our list obviously. Are any of those cities overrated? How long to spend in each city? Anywhere else we are missing out on? This might be our only chance to see Italy...
My wife and I recently made the decision to get a little world travel in before settling down with kids. Last year it was Amsterdam and Paris. This year: Italy.
I'm looking for some advice on where to go in Italy. We will be there no longer than 10 days. Rome, Florence and Venice are on our list obviously. Are any of those cities overrated? How long to spend in each city? Anywhere else we are missing out on? This might be our only chance to see Italy...
There is more to see in Rome than Florence or Venice. You can hop a train to Milan for a day to see the last supper, just don't go on a Sunday because it's a ghost town.
Pompeii and Herculaneum are pretty cool to see right outside of Napoli.
The Gelato in Florence and Rome is the best!
It depends on what you like too, if you're going for the history and art that's a different trip than if you're going just to relax, wine and food etc. or both.
There is more to see in Rome than Florence or Venice. You can hop a train to Milan for a day to see the last supper, just don't go on a Sunday because it's a ghost town.
Pompeii and Herculaneum are pretty cool to see right outside of Napoli.
The Gelato in Florence and Rome is the best!
It depends on what you like too, if you're going for the history and art that's a different trip than if you're going just to relax, wine and food etc. or both.
There is more to see in Rome than Florence or Venice. You can hop a train to Milan for a day to see the last supper, just don't go on a Sunday because it's a ghost town.
Pompeii and Herculaneum are pretty cool to see right outside of Napoli.
The Gelato in Florence and Rome is the best!
It depends on what you like too, if you're going for the history and art that's a different trip than if you're going just to relax, wine and food etc. or both.
Planning on going to Rome for history/ art then elsewhere for relaxation mostly. Trying for a 50/50 split.
There is more to see in Rome than Florence or Venice. You can hop a train to Milan for a day to see the last supper, just don't go on a Sunday because it's a ghost town.
Pompeii and Herculaneum are pretty cool to see right outside of Napoli.
The Gelato in Florence and Rome is the best!
It depends on what you like too, if you're going for the history and art that's a different trip than if you're going just to relax, wine and food etc. or both.
Planning on going to Rome for history/ art then elsewhere for relaxation mostly. Trying for a 50/50 split.
good idea reddust. nice to see another country and once you have kids, it becomes very difficult.
we went to italy for our honeymoon. my wife is big into food and wine and not as much art and history so we spent most of our time in the tuscany region. unfortunately, since it was a while ago, i don't recall the trip in detail but i do remember enjoying florence and many of the small towns in tuscany.
good idea reddust. nice to see another country and once you have kids, it becomes very difficult.
we went to italy for our honeymoon. my wife is big into food and wine and not as much art and history so we spent most of our time in the tuscany region. unfortunately, since it was a while ago, i don't recall the trip in detail but i do remember enjoying florence and many of the small towns in tuscany.
Visit Sicily... Its beautiful, lots of history, great food (especially if you like seafood), and great temperature. Sicily gives you that "vacation getaway" feel.
Visit Sicily... Its beautiful, lots of history, great food (especially if you like seafood), and great temperature. Sicily gives you that "vacation getaway" feel.
My wife and I recently made the decision to get a little world travel in before settling down with kids. Last year it was Amsterdam and Paris. This year: Italy.
I'm looking for some advice on where to go in Italy. We will be there no longer than 10 days. Rome, Florence and Venice are on our list obviously. Are any of those cities overrated? How long to spend in each city? Anywhere else we are missing out on? This might be our only chance to see Italy...
Any advice is appreciated.
I've been there three times. Here's what I would do if I were you.
In Rome, stay at the Hotel Plaza on the via del Corso. It's about 3 blocks from the Spanish Steps - it's not 4 diamond, but comfortable reasonable and a great location. Do all the touristy things and relax. Italians are fun, warm people...only if your attitude is that way toward them first. See the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, The Vatican and the Sistine Chapel. Even if you are not religious, the art and artifacts are awesome. The first time you walk in the Sistine Chapel, you'll be in awe that Michelangelo could have done that entire ceiling on his back within an 8 inch reach. Make sure you stray off the beaten path and find "suburbs" for your dinners. Go to where the locals go and the tourists rarely wander in. Find places where Dad is the Maitre'D, Mom is the cook and Daughter is the waitress - they're always the best and the food there is unbelievable. You will never eat at another American "Italian" restaurant again. Stay 4 days. Rent a car and drive to Siena. It is unbelievable - a completely walled, charming city smack in Tuscany. Driving in Italy is wild - I like it that way. Stay 1 day and head to Florence that night. I usually, when traveling from city to city, stay in pensione's owned by families close to where I'm heading. You get great service, yes, modest places, but wonderful people who accommodate you. Refer to Rick Steves materials for recommendations. Florence is a beautiful city. Make sure you see the statue of David. Here's a twist. Determine how long you want to stay in Florence after 1/2 day or so. When you leave, do not drive to Venice. Drive to a city north of there named Lignano.It's a resort area that sits on the Asiatic Sea and it has canary sand beaches and it's amazing. I stay there and drive into Venice. There are safe public places to park your car and take the water taxi in. People tend to stay in Venice too long and it's seemingly a maze of the same things over and over. Don't get me wrong, the place is great. Make sure you take a gondola ride down the Grand Canal, have cappuccino in San Marcos square and stay away from Murano and Burano - they're a big hustle. The night before I'm booked to leave, I usually drive to within 1/2 of Rome and find a small town, stay, eat, relax and then turn my car in the next morning and catch my flight.
Fuck the trains. Driving is the way to go. You'll see what I mean once you've done it.
My wife and I recently made the decision to get a little world travel in before settling down with kids. Last year it was Amsterdam and Paris. This year: Italy.
I'm looking for some advice on where to go in Italy. We will be there no longer than 10 days. Rome, Florence and Venice are on our list obviously. Are any of those cities overrated? How long to spend in each city? Anywhere else we are missing out on? This might be our only chance to see Italy...
Any advice is appreciated.
I've been there three times. Here's what I would do if I were you.
In Rome, stay at the Hotel Plaza on the via del Corso. It's about 3 blocks from the Spanish Steps - it's not 4 diamond, but comfortable reasonable and a great location. Do all the touristy things and relax. Italians are fun, warm people...only if your attitude is that way toward them first. See the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, The Vatican and the Sistine Chapel. Even if you are not religious, the art and artifacts are awesome. The first time you walk in the Sistine Chapel, you'll be in awe that Michelangelo could have done that entire ceiling on his back within an 8 inch reach. Make sure you stray off the beaten path and find "suburbs" for your dinners. Go to where the locals go and the tourists rarely wander in. Find places where Dad is the Maitre'D, Mom is the cook and Daughter is the waitress - they're always the best and the food there is unbelievable. You will never eat at another American "Italian" restaurant again. Stay 4 days. Rent a car and drive to Siena. It is unbelievable - a completely walled, charming city smack in Tuscany. Driving in Italy is wild - I like it that way. Stay 1 day and head to Florence that night. I usually, when traveling from city to city, stay in pensione's owned by families close to where I'm heading. You get great service, yes, modest places, but wonderful people who accommodate you. Refer to Rick Steves materials for recommendations. Florence is a beautiful city. Make sure you see the statue of David. Here's a twist. Determine how long you want to stay in Florence after 1/2 day or so. When you leave, do not drive to Venice. Drive to a city north of there named Lignano.It's a resort area that sits on the Asiatic Sea and it has canary sand beaches and it's amazing. I stay there and drive into Venice. There are safe public places to park your car and take the water taxi in. People tend to stay in Venice too long and it's seemingly a maze of the same things over and over. Don't get me wrong, the place is great. Make sure you take a gondola ride down the Grand Canal, have cappuccino in San Marcos square and stay away from Murano and Burano - they're a big hustle. The night before I'm booked to leave, I usually drive to within 1/2 of Rome and find a small town, stay, eat, relax and then turn my car in the next morning and catch my flight.
Fuck the trains. Driving is the way to go. You'll see what I mean once you've done it.
I've been there three times. Here's what I would do if I were you.
In Rome, stay at the Hotel Plaza on the via del Corso. It's about 3 blocks from the Spanish Steps - it's not 4 diamond, but comfortable reasonable and a great location. Do all the touristy things and relax. Italians are fun, warm people...only if your attitude is that way toward them first. See the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, The Vatican and the Sistine Chapel. Even if you are not religious, the art and artifacts are awesome. The first time you walk in the Sistine Chapel, you'll be in awe that Michelangelo could have done that entire ceiling on his back within an 8 inch reach. Make sure you stray off the beaten path and find "suburbs" for your dinners. Go to where the locals go and the tourists rarely wander in. Find places where Dad is the Maitre'D, Mom is the cook and Daughter is the waitress - they're always the best and the food there is unbelievable. You will never eat at another American "Italian" restaurant again. Stay 4 days. Rent a car and drive to Siena. It is unbelievable - a completely walled, charming city smack in Tuscany. Driving in Italy is wild - I like it that way. Stay 1 day and head to Florence that night. I usually, when traveling from city to city, stay in pensione's owned by families close to where I'm heading. You get great service, yes, modest places, but wonderful people who accommodate you. Refer to Rick Steves materials for recommendations. Florence is a beautiful city. Make sure you see the statue of David. Here's a twist. Determine how long you want to stay in Florence after 1/2 day or so. When you leave, do not drive to Venice. Drive to a city north of there named Lignano.It's a resort area that sits on the Asiatic Sea and it has canary sand beaches and it's amazing. I stay there and drive into Venice. There are safe public places to park your car and take the water taxi in. People tend to stay in Venice too long and it's seemingly a maze of the same things over and over. Don't get me wrong, the place is great. Make sure you take a gondola ride down the Grand Canal, have cappuccino in San Marcos square and stay away from Murano and Burano - they're a big hustle. The night before I'm booked to leave, I usually drive to within 1/2 of Rome and find a small town, stay, eat, relax and then turn my car in the next morning and catch my flight.
Fuck the trains. Driving is the way to go. You'll see what I mean once you've done it.
Most of all have fun. The place is spectacular.
Now THAT was what I was looking for. Thank you for this post.
I've been there three times. Here's what I would do if I were you.
In Rome, stay at the Hotel Plaza on the via del Corso. It's about 3 blocks from the Spanish Steps - it's not 4 diamond, but comfortable reasonable and a great location. Do all the touristy things and relax. Italians are fun, warm people...only if your attitude is that way toward them first. See the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, The Vatican and the Sistine Chapel. Even if you are not religious, the art and artifacts are awesome. The first time you walk in the Sistine Chapel, you'll be in awe that Michelangelo could have done that entire ceiling on his back within an 8 inch reach. Make sure you stray off the beaten path and find "suburbs" for your dinners. Go to where the locals go and the tourists rarely wander in. Find places where Dad is the Maitre'D, Mom is the cook and Daughter is the waitress - they're always the best and the food there is unbelievable. You will never eat at another American "Italian" restaurant again. Stay 4 days. Rent a car and drive to Siena. It is unbelievable - a completely walled, charming city smack in Tuscany. Driving in Italy is wild - I like it that way. Stay 1 day and head to Florence that night. I usually, when traveling from city to city, stay in pensione's owned by families close to where I'm heading. You get great service, yes, modest places, but wonderful people who accommodate you. Refer to Rick Steves materials for recommendations. Florence is a beautiful city. Make sure you see the statue of David. Here's a twist. Determine how long you want to stay in Florence after 1/2 day or so. When you leave, do not drive to Venice. Drive to a city north of there named Lignano.It's a resort area that sits on the Asiatic Sea and it has canary sand beaches and it's amazing. I stay there and drive into Venice. There are safe public places to park your car and take the water taxi in. People tend to stay in Venice too long and it's seemingly a maze of the same things over and over. Don't get me wrong, the place is great. Make sure you take a gondola ride down the Grand Canal, have cappuccino in San Marcos square and stay away from Murano and Burano - they're a big hustle. The night before I'm booked to leave, I usually drive to within 1/2 of Rome and find a small town, stay, eat, relax and then turn my car in the next morning and catch my flight.
Fuck the trains. Driving is the way to go. You'll see what I mean once you've done it.
Most of all have fun. The place is spectacular.
Now THAT was what I was looking for. Thank you for this post.
I've been to Italy twice, once as a student, studying in a small town in Tuscany and once for vacation.
Rome and Florence you have to visit, Venice I avoided because so many people said it was overrated. I would recommend visiting some of the villages and towns in Tuscany ie Siena
If you have a chance try to visit Capri island on the Southern part of Italy, very touristy, but still very picturesque. Also regretted not visiting Cinque Terra, known as the Five Lands. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cinque_Terre
I've been to Italy twice, once as a student, studying in a small town in Tuscany and once for vacation.
Rome and Florence you have to visit, Venice I avoided because so many people said it was overrated. I would recommend visiting some of the villages and towns in Tuscany ie Siena
If you have a chance try to visit Capri island on the Southern part of Italy, very touristy, but still very picturesque. Also regretted not visiting Cinque Terra, known as the Five Lands. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cinque_Terre
there are 5 islands around sardenia that u would love if u go in the summer. i spent 18 months there when i was in the navy. u definately want to fly into Olbia Airport and take the shuttle or a cab to Palau.
Nice little town with excellent old world Italian Cusine and Beaches. Be alert for the little pebbles on the beaches. they're not sharp though. looks like fruity pebbles.
Then take the ferry to La Madellena (about a 20 min ride) Same atmosphere as Palau. you will run into squids (sailors).
There is also a club med on Santo Stefano Island opposite side of the Navy base. All islands are accesible by ferries.
Much more exciting than the mainland. you'll see the colessium when you're landing anyway.
there are 5 islands around sardenia that u would love if u go in the summer. i spent 18 months there when i was in the navy. u definately want to fly into Olbia Airport and take the shuttle or a cab to Palau.
Nice little town with excellent old world Italian Cusine and Beaches. Be alert for the little pebbles on the beaches. they're not sharp though. looks like fruity pebbles.
Then take the ferry to La Madellena (about a 20 min ride) Same atmosphere as Palau. you will run into squids (sailors).
There is also a club med on Santo Stefano Island opposite side of the Navy base. All islands are accesible by ferries.
Much more exciting than the mainland. you'll see the colessium when you're landing anyway.
Just got back from the Italian vacation. We did indeed eat at this place as it was only 3 blocks from our hotel. Got the buttered chicken. Spectacular.
Again, thanks for the advice from everyone. Helped a lot.
We didn't get to go for as long as we wanted bc the wife has a new job, but the 6 days we were there were amazing. Rome, Florence and a day trip on a train through Tuscany, ending in Pisa. We saw every single highlight of each town except the Uffizi in Florence unfortunately. Plenty of relaxation mixed in too.
Now - to acclimate back to central time zone by work in the morning.
Just got back from the Italian vacation. We did indeed eat at this place as it was only 3 blocks from our hotel. Got the buttered chicken. Spectacular.
Again, thanks for the advice from everyone. Helped a lot.
We didn't get to go for as long as we wanted bc the wife has a new job, but the 6 days we were there were amazing. Rome, Florence and a day trip on a train through Tuscany, ending in Pisa. We saw every single highlight of each town except the Uffizi in Florence unfortunately. Plenty of relaxation mixed in too.
Now - to acclimate back to central time zone by work in the morning.
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