traveldelight

Hi all
Travelling this may June to Rome, Florence amalfi and Venice

Along with some important tourist n world heritage places I would like to do some quaint and off the track places as well, any suggestions?

In Rome I have 3 days n will be visiting Vatican , coliseum , borghuese villa, mouth of truth, tratesvere, spainish steps n navona place.

In amalfi I have 4 days n will be visiting Pompeii, mt Vesuvius, Capri, green grotto, amalfi coast. Should I visit naples on my way to amalfi?

In Florence vine tasting cinque terra, Pisa , Luca , what else?

In Venice I have only 1 1/2 days unfortunately, what is a must see without wasting precious time?

Please do suggest places I must visit time permitting
Thank you

kybourbon

You barely have time for the sites you listed although you didn't say how many days in Florence.

Do you really have the number of days you stated not counting travel days? Three hotel nights in Rome really gives you only two full days in the city.

msteacher

All of the places you mentioned for Florence are not actually in Florence, but will require train rides outside the city. Be sure to allow yourself a few days to soak up the city itself.

The one "must see" in Venice is St Mark's. you can easily spend your remaining time there just wandering the streets, admiring the canals and the beauty of the city.

traveldelight

Kybourbon I have those days and nights there not counting the travel days, I have 5 days in Florence , and 4 1/4 days in Rome .

Msteacher it is true I should give two days to Florence and do day trips for three days

Thanks for your inputs.

So back to my question what shouldn't I miss in Florence , amalfi coast , and Rome ?

We like history, architecture, the sun, the outcry side and to mention I have a teenager with me.

traveldelight

Sorry that's why they have so thoughtfully put in the preview option which of course I did see....I meant the country side and not he outcry side...

worldinabag

In Florence the Uffizi Gallery is a must see. Bookings essential.

traveldelight

Thank you worldinabag, I shall do that immediately. Do you know which site should I visit to do he same?

Also which day trip shouldn't I miss out on?

worldinabag

Buy tickets online - http://www.uffizi.firenze.it/en/musei/?m=uffizi. You need to redeem your voucher at the booking office opposite the entrance.

Siena is an easy day trip from Florence. I loved this town for its history and its uniqueness. Take the bus to Piazza Gramsci in the town centre. Don't take the train. I highly recommend visiting the Duomo - its amazing. I don't recommend dining at Piazza del Campo. If you're a meat eater try the Cinghiale or wild boar at a good restaurant. Accompanied by a good bottle of Chianti Classico of course

traveldelight

Sienna Sounds perfect worldinabag,
Any thoughts on visiting a vineyard? Any suggestions ? Do I have to book in advance?
Should I club this journey with Pisa? And luca?

mamcalice

I responded to your other post and have the same comments for you here. As for visiting a winery, it is best done with a car or with a driver who can take you there. Do a search on this board for Chianti wineries - most convenient to Florence.

traveldelight

Thanks mamcalice

samoca

My advice for Florence (I spent 4 weeks there in 2009)--stay in the city and see the Duomo/Baptistry--right in the middle of town, Uffizi gallery (book before you go online). Take a day trip to Siena--about an hour and a half on the bus--better than the train in this case--. Don't miss the cathedral--it's got to be one of the most beautiful in Italy. It's a nice day trip (did it twice). I enjoyed Lucca--it's a couple of hours by train from Florence, but it's not a MUST. Pisa has the tower but the city itself is uninteresting. You can go on the way from Florence to Cinque Terre by train. Figure 3 hours at most including lunch. Honestly, the tower is basically a photo op (although was not open to tourists when I went). But honestly, Florence is too great a city, so I would confine my day trip to Siena if you have such a short time. Buon viaggio!

samoca

Book your vatican tickets online too to avoid waiting. The coliseum and Roman forum are adjacent, and you can buy a 2-for-1 ticket IIRC. Go the forum first--shorter line. You basically want a day for each one IMO. Take the on-off-bus around Rome to see the rest. It's a big city. You might want to get a private guide for Rome to make it more efficient. It could also be quite hot in June (it was in May 2009).

Venice is a walking city and I loved it. Go to San Marco, walk in the cathedral, walk around the back streets to all the little Carnival mask shops. Go up in the clock tower for $10 or so--fabulous views. If you have time, take the public ferry out to Murano (glass) and/or Burano (like a mini-Venice; they make lace there). Check a guidebook for which museums you want to see. The secret tour of the Doge's Palace dungeon was a lot of fun.

traveldelight

samoca
great advice...im reworking the trip not the dates unfortunately as they are already booked through.
thanks