Florence and Venice from Bologna
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Florence and Venice from Bologna
I will be studying at the language institute in Bologna in late May for 1 month.
I am planning to do a weekend trip to both Venice and Florence, leaving after class on Friday around 14:00 and returning on Sunday evening.
I want to pre book my hotels before leaving the States and am seeking recommendations for hotels in the 100 euro per night range.
Helpful hints on a 2 day itinerary in each city would be appreciated as well.
I am hoping to be efficient but do not wish to rush to see too much.
Since I have another weekend available, should I go to Milan, Rimini, Parma?
Suggestions welcome.
Thank you in advance.
Bruce
I am planning to do a weekend trip to both Venice and Florence, leaving after class on Friday around 14:00 and returning on Sunday evening.
I want to pre book my hotels before leaving the States and am seeking recommendations for hotels in the 100 euro per night range.
Helpful hints on a 2 day itinerary in each city would be appreciated as well.
I am hoping to be efficient but do not wish to rush to see too much.
Since I have another weekend available, should I go to Milan, Rimini, Parma?
Suggestions welcome.
Thank you in advance.
Bruce
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This is a good thread with suggestions for things to see in Florence. Everyone's top 10 is a little different but the thread gives you an idea of what to look at so you can decide for yourself:
http://www.fodors.com/community/euro...op-10-list.cfm
For another side trip I would recommend Ravenna with its amazing mosaics, but it depends on your interests.
http://www.fodors.com/community/euro...op-10-list.cfm
For another side trip I would recommend Ravenna with its amazing mosaics, but it depends on your interests.
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Hi Bruce, I would recommend the Hotel Casci for Florence.
http://www.deliciousitaly.com/travel...tel-casci.html
I would also suggest to visit Parma.
http://www.deliciousitaly.com/travel...tel-casci.html
I would also suggest to visit Parma.
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Florence is so full of things to see and do - after your first visit, you may want to return for a second weekend. In addition to hotel reservations, if you intend to visit the Accademia to see the David, you should make a reservation there as well.
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Bruce,
Here's an excellent resource for hotels in your price range.:
http://www.eurocheapo.com/venice/ (neighborhoods #2, 3, 4, & 5)
http://www.eurocheapo.com/florence/ (neighborhoods #1, 5, & 6)
Here's an excellent resource for hotels in your price range.:
http://www.eurocheapo.com/venice/ (neighborhoods #2, 3, 4, & 5)
http://www.eurocheapo.com/florence/ (neighborhoods #1, 5, & 6)
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This might help you find something in Venice:
http://www.turismovenezia.it/eng/dynalay.asp?PAGINA=437
Florence might have a similar site.
http://www.turismovenezia.it/eng/dynalay.asp?PAGINA=437
Florence might have a similar site.