(Continued) 10 Day trip in Italy, starting in Rome, ending in Zurich
Apr 30th, 2013, 12:24 PM
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(Continued) 10 Day trip in Italy, starting in Rome, ending in Zurich
Hey all,
I had posted on here before with a proposed itinerary. Now as it has gotten closer to the actual trip, I have an updated itinerary and have already booked hotels. Here it is.
Rome (June 12 - 15)
June 12: Arrive in Rome in the morning, check into hotel (staying at Residenza Navona First near the Piazza Navona), enjoy area around there, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, etc
June 13: Do Colisseum and Ancient Rome sites (Forum, Palantine Hill, etc)
June 14: Vatican tour and see St Peters Basilica (I've been told to do the tour of the other areas but to climb the Basilica itself for a great view of Rome)
June 15: Leave by train for Florence around 10
Florence (June 15 - 18)
June 15: Arrive in Florence and check into hotel (Hotel Bigallo), see some sites around town
June 16: Accademia and Uffizi for sure, not sure what else
June 17: Working on doing a private car Tuscany trip with some suggested sites from people on this site
June 18: Depart in morning for Venice (around 10)
Venice (June 18-21)
June 18: Check into hotel near St. Mark's. See sites
June 19: St Mark's Basilica, other famous sites
June 20: Open for suggestions in Venice
June 21: Leave early for Lake Como, staying on lake, arriving around 2, suggestions for events to do during day?
June 22: Depart Como around noon for Zurich, spend evening in Zurich (already researched some areas to walk around and go eat)
June 23: Return home.
I'm pretty excited about the trip and think it will still be spread out enough. I know to reserve attraction tickets to some of the more famous sites (Colisseum, Forum, Accademia, Uffizi, Villa Borghese, etc), but what are some other suggestions of things to see?
As you can see, there's a lot of free time in my schedule in each place to just see the city, I'm just wanting to be sure to enjoy the highlights. I've already received some food recommendations but I welcome all the help I can.
One more random question, I'm a large soccer (football) fan. Is it worth trying to see the Stadio Olimpico in Rome? I'm sure I can find shops for jerseys, but I love soccer stadiums. I read you can't take tours though? So is it worth just seeing the outside? It's pretty far out of the way.
Thank you for the help!
I had posted on here before with a proposed itinerary. Now as it has gotten closer to the actual trip, I have an updated itinerary and have already booked hotels. Here it is.
Rome (June 12 - 15)
June 12: Arrive in Rome in the morning, check into hotel (staying at Residenza Navona First near the Piazza Navona), enjoy area around there, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, etc
June 13: Do Colisseum and Ancient Rome sites (Forum, Palantine Hill, etc)
June 14: Vatican tour and see St Peters Basilica (I've been told to do the tour of the other areas but to climb the Basilica itself for a great view of Rome)
June 15: Leave by train for Florence around 10
Florence (June 15 - 18)
June 15: Arrive in Florence and check into hotel (Hotel Bigallo), see some sites around town
June 16: Accademia and Uffizi for sure, not sure what else
June 17: Working on doing a private car Tuscany trip with some suggested sites from people on this site
June 18: Depart in morning for Venice (around 10)
Venice (June 18-21)
June 18: Check into hotel near St. Mark's. See sites
June 19: St Mark's Basilica, other famous sites
June 20: Open for suggestions in Venice
June 21: Leave early for Lake Como, staying on lake, arriving around 2, suggestions for events to do during day?
June 22: Depart Como around noon for Zurich, spend evening in Zurich (already researched some areas to walk around and go eat)
June 23: Return home.
I'm pretty excited about the trip and think it will still be spread out enough. I know to reserve attraction tickets to some of the more famous sites (Colisseum, Forum, Accademia, Uffizi, Villa Borghese, etc), but what are some other suggestions of things to see?
As you can see, there's a lot of free time in my schedule in each place to just see the city, I'm just wanting to be sure to enjoy the highlights. I've already received some food recommendations but I welcome all the help I can.
One more random question, I'm a large soccer (football) fan. Is it worth trying to see the Stadio Olimpico in Rome? I'm sure I can find shops for jerseys, but I love soccer stadiums. I read you can't take tours though? So is it worth just seeing the outside? It's pretty far out of the way.
Thank you for the help!
Apr 30th, 2013, 01:54 PM
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Glad you decided on the Tuscany tour!
You really don't have as much free time as you think, so try not to cram too much more into your schedule.
On June 20, I would go for an early visit to the Rialto Market. Then maybe go to Burano for lunch. I also love the Guggenheim museum in Venice (and I am not that much of a modern art fan).
With your limited time in Rome, I wouldn't try and fit in the soccer stadium.
You really don't have as much free time as you think, so try not to cram too much more into your schedule.
On June 20, I would go for an early visit to the Rialto Market. Then maybe go to Burano for lunch. I also love the Guggenheim museum in Venice (and I am not that much of a modern art fan).
With your limited time in Rome, I wouldn't try and fit in the soccer stadium.
May 1st, 2013, 05:28 AM
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Yeah, I felt the same about the soccer stadium. Especially as it seems you can't even just do a tour of it if no games are going on. I know my free time won't be nearly as much as how much I want, but I'm just hoping for a good combination of relaxing whilst doing other things. Someome suggested just sitting in Piazza Navona and people watching, that sounds like a great time to relax and have some gelato. 
Another question, what's the best way to carry money? In addition to exchanging? I had originally planned to exchange cash for Euros immediately at the airport in Rome then have a credit card and a debit card. I'd use the credit card for bigger purchases (hotels, souveniers, nicer dinners) and the debit card to withdraw more Euros when needed. I have a capital one credit card and wells fargo debit. Should I just plan to trade a large amount of dollars for Euros that first day and not worry about the ATM?
Another question, what's the best way to carry money? In addition to exchanging? I had originally planned to exchange cash for Euros immediately at the airport in Rome then have a credit card and a debit card. I'd use the credit card for bigger purchases (hotels, souveniers, nicer dinners) and the debit card to withdraw more Euros when needed. I have a capital one credit card and wells fargo debit. Should I just plan to trade a large amount of dollars for Euros that first day and not worry about the ATM?
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I was watching your link while you planned your trip. We are taking a very similiar trip that you did Rome, Tusany, Florence and Venice. We are two couples who have never been. Our budget is quite flexible and will be renting a car for days in Tuscany. Any advise based on your travels? Thanks!
Jul 27th, 2013, 10:15 AM
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Should I just plan to trade a large amount of dollars for Euros that first day and not worry about the ATM>>
noooo - you'll get bad exchange rates if you go to the money changers.
just go to the ATM and get out what you need with your debit card, using the credit card for the bigger purchases as you have already planned.
but really there is no need to bring lots of U$ to exchange.
[and that's not just me saying this - there are loads of threads where virtually everyone gives the same advice]
noooo - you'll get bad exchange rates if you go to the money changers.
just go to the ATM and get out what you need with your debit card, using the credit card for the bigger purchases as you have already planned.
but really there is no need to bring lots of U$ to exchange.
[and that's not just me saying this - there are loads of threads where virtually everyone gives the same advice]
Jul 27th, 2013, 10:37 AM
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Use ATMs for money and be sure to visit the Duomo in Florence since it is one of THE "most famous" sights there and in Europe for that matter.
As to Tuscany touring if you are at all "into" churches be sure to include the cathedral in Siena with its stunning floor mosaics.
As to Tuscany touring if you are at all "into" churches be sure to include the cathedral in Siena with its stunning floor mosaics.
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