First trip to Italy
 

My husband and I are visiting Italy for the first time in July. We have only 3 days to visit. We are both 29. Should we visit Rome, Capri and Amalfi Coast, or Venice?<BR><BR>Thanks for the advice.

Giving us your age and the duration doesn't give us a lot to go on. Would these two pieces of information allow one to answer which destination in America: Boston, Carmel (CA) or New Orleans?<BR><BR>Nevertheless, I will go out on a limb and say Venice. But even going out on a limb begs the question: arriving from where, and going onward to where from Italy? and if you are already in Europe before Italy, and staying in Europe after Italy - - where do these three days fit, in the grander scheme of your overall itinerary? Do you need a more tranquil three days, or are you ready for the fast pace of Rome at this point in your trip?<BR><BR>Hope you come back and fill in the blanks a little more.<BR><BR>Best wishes,<BR><BR>Rex<BR>

Yes, what appeals the most to you?<BR>History? Art? Countryside? Spectacular scenery?<BR>My top nominations display my "history" then "art" bias: Venice, Rome, Florence.<BR>Pompeii is a close runner-up...<BR>For scenery: Capri! then Tuscany...<BR>3 days in not a lot of time... pick one thing or 2, and do it.

okay let me fill in the blanks:<BR>we will be in barcelona for 6 days for a convention, then to nice and cannes for 2 days, and then 3 days in italy. we have never been to europe. we don't have kids right now, so a 2nd honeymoon is what we had in mind. when we return to europe in the future, our circumstances will probably be different. right now, things are pretty carefree. we want to go to one of the most beautiful places in italy in case we never return. we had heard that the amalfi coast was amazing, and that capri was the place to go. <BR><BR>however, i don't want to be ridiculous and visit the amalfi coast if that is something that you should do only if you have already visited rome or venice. my thoughts are that i could return one day and do more of the history and art route, however, who knows what tomorrow holds. <BR><BR>if someone was coming to the US for 3 days, i would probably tell them to visit san francisco. i would definitely not choose new orleans. however, i wouldn't visit pebble beach over san fran. what are your thoughts rex?<BR><BR>i appreciate all of your help and i am sorry that this seems so crazy but i just don't want to miss a once in a lifetime opportunity. if you could visit only 1 place ever in italy, what would it be?<BR><BR>

If you are looking for a 2nd honeymoon, it would say the Amalfi coast or Venice. Rome is great but lots of sightseeing. Amalfi, Positano, Ravello and Capri are the most beautiful place I have ever seen.

my vote is for Venice...

The most romantic place in all of Europe is Venezia. See it before it sinks...

I would normally advise a first-time visitor to Italy to go to Rome first. But in your case I think I'd suggest Venice.

Hi Jana. The Amalfi Coast and Venice are both beautiful, but in different ways. If you want a beautiful city, choose Venice. If you want beautiful scenery, choose the Amalfi Coast. You can't go wrong with either.

Three days is not enough in any of the places you mention...however I'll venture to recommend Venice, for such a short duration.

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I would have to vote for Venice as well, though Positano on the Amalfi coast is one of my favorite places on earth.<BR>BUT, you will waste too much time going all the way south to Amalfi. Better to go to Venice, which is much closer to Cannes. Even if you fly from Cannes, it will take you too long in travel time.<BR>Venice is very romantic. Do a gondola ride at sunset no matter how touristy it sounds or how expensive it is.<BR>I was there on my honeymoon and we took a gondola ride with a bottle of champagne. It was so romantic, other tourists were taking our picture!

Venice! You won't regret it!

Another vote for Venice. It is like no other place in the world.

Glad I ran across this thread. My husband and I are planning to celebrate our ten year anniversary in Venice next summer. I now realize after reading all of your posts that I must be right in thinking that this is one of the ultimate romantic cities to spend such a momentous occassion.<BR><BR>You've reinforced my decision. Thanks!<BR><BR>

Hi well let me say that I have been to Italy many times and if it were my honeymoon I would do the Capri or Venice. They are both expensive so if you like the Medateraine sea you would be happy in Capri ( I like the hotel Luna and Minerva hotel) also you can take the hydrfoil to Possitano and Amalfi. I will say there is nothing more romantic then a Gondola ride in Venice. You will be addicted after you go to Italy no matter where. I would do Florence and Tuscany on the next trip.I have never been a huge fan of Rome.La Dolce Italy!

Thanks for coming back to fill in some of the blanks, Jana. I know quite a few people who have been to Pebble Beach repeatedly, and have never spent more than a few hours in San Francisco. They're golf people, and decidely not "city" people.<BR><BR>Given that this is an obvious choice for you (SF over Carmel), then Amalfi drops to a clear-cut third.<BR><BR>And I will go along with the majority - - and my original thoughts on this, and recommend Venice. but neither would be a bad choice, given the rest of your itinerary.<BR>