I would love advice on my trip to Italy. I arrive Rome May 9-17. Unfortunately I depart Rome on May 17. Does this itinerary make any sense at all, or will I just be running ragged. Would it be more enjoyable to spend half the time in Rome and half in Florence/Tuscany area?? <BR>Is the intinerary ridiculous below: <BR> I thought May 9-11 Rome<BR> May 11-13Florence<BR> May 13-15 Cinque Terre<BR> May 16 Rome/depart on the 17<BR><BR>

Everyone will have different ideas, and I haven't been to CT, but with only a week including jet lag I'd stick to just Rome and Florence. Rome is overwhelming in its riches and demands, and Florence allows for seeing its art treasures plus doing a day trip into the Tuscan countryside. (Or, stay outside of Florence and daytrip into it.)<BR><BR>Your arrival on the 9th will presumably leave you tired and having to check in at your hotel, so you can't count on it being a full day of sightseeing. Unless you really hate big cities,<BR>I'd say 9-13 in Rome,take evening train, then have 14-16 in Florence, returning on the evening of the 16th just to sleep somewhere so you can catch your flight next a.m.

I totally agree with the previous answer. Your travel plan would not let you enjoy none of the places.<BR>Simona

Andrea, As you arrive in Rome, train that day to Florence. Spend 4 nites there, to include day trips to Siena and perhaps Lucca, and then train back to Rome for your last 4 days. That is less hassle than having to check in and out 3 times. Good luck !

Thank you so much for the advice, I know deep down you need to slow down in order to appreciate the sights; however, that need to see EVERYTHING!! I will have to make a return trip. Bob I really appreciate your advice on arriving Rome and heading straight to Florence, I can't tell you how making that small change will make the trip less hectic, plus not being in a big city when still in a fog from travel.<BR>Thank you! Thank you!<BR>Andrea