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Have been to both Spain and Italy. Stick with Italy for now since you've done all this research. Next trip can be Spain.
I've been to Spain once... to Italy more times than I can remember. If anyone asked me where I'd like to go now.... it would
be Italy. On the other hand.... you definitely should visit Spain (and Portugal !!) at some point.

I've never climbed that tower and have no interest in doing so.

Havent queued up for the Eiffel Tower either.

But loved going up the tower in San Gmignano, the Torre Mangia in Siena and the Campanile in Florence.

Great views from these towers.

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Originally Posted by sarasjourneys (Post 16660576)

Thanks to all for taking the time and helping us. We will stick to the following itinerary provided by "kybourbon", but using the car from the Amalfi Coast to the end of our trip in Venice, as we would like to be able to stop along the way from Lecce at our leisure as there are some very wonderful places to see as we drive back, like Ascoli Piceno (thanks Megane) and maybe even Urbino.

Fly to Rome - 4 nights
Train to Naples - 2-3 nights
Train/bus to Amalfi area - 3-4 nights
Rental car to Lecce - 4 nights
Drive to Bologna - 3 nights
Drive to Venice - 3 nights

I've spent three nights in Bologna and liked it very much, but if it were me on this trip I'd cut it and add those nights to Rome and Venice. There's just so much to see in each city, including more off-the-beaten-path museums, neighborhoods, etc., that tend to be a bit more enjoyable than the major sights. So it's nice to have time for both--can make for a better experience. Anyway, just my opinion and I'm sure many disagree. Naples seems to be a love-it-or-hate-it place, at least on this board. I'm firmly in the love camp.

I saw your other thread about Italy or Spain first. Not sure anyone can answer that one for you. Just go to the place that is calling to you most first.

FYI: The OP has begun a new thread:
https://www.fodors.com/community/eur...imers-1647498/

I've climbed the Leaning Tower thrice and always got a thrill out of it - a feeling only can get from climbing a tall really tilting tower!

PalenQ... I don't have a problem with heights.., but I started up the Pisa tower and had to turn back.... a very strange sensation.
My husband had no problems and made it to the top. I've often wondered what bothered me... ear problem? neck problem.... lots of arthritis...
'Tis a mystery.

Wow - yes a mystery - it's not for everyone. Was it vertigo?