London to Italy
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London to Italy
I am planning on a trip to Italy for
about 7 days from London. I would like to
see Rome, leaning tower of pisa and
Venice for sure. Florence is optional if
time permits. My questions are:
1. Is it better to fly to Venice or Rome first from London?
2. How far is leaning tower of pisa from
Rome and Venice? Can I do a day trip from
either Rome or Venice?
3. Is 3 days each sufficient to see only the
major attractions in Rome and Venice?
Thanks a lot!
Gopi
about 7 days from London. I would like to
see Rome, leaning tower of pisa and
Venice for sure. Florence is optional if
time permits. My questions are:
1. Is it better to fly to Venice or Rome first from London?
2. How far is leaning tower of pisa from
Rome and Venice? Can I do a day trip from
either Rome or Venice?
3. Is 3 days each sufficient to see only the
major attractions in Rome and Venice?
Thanks a lot!
Gopi
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Hi Gopi -
1. Your choice.
Rome can be hectic, Venice ... 'serene'. It depends whether you want to 'hit the ground running' or have a more leisurely, easy-going start.
For budget flights try Easyjet or Ryan Air.
2. Pisa is faster from Rome. Minimum journey time: 3hrs. each way by train.
For details see:
www.trenitalia.com
With an early start you could be in Pisa by 09.30, spend a morning there ... and stop off in Florence for an afternoon/evening on the way back to Rome.
3. Yes. Even if for Rome ... 'non basta una vita'
Hope this helps ...
Steve
1. Your choice.
Rome can be hectic, Venice ... 'serene'. It depends whether you want to 'hit the ground running' or have a more leisurely, easy-going start.
For budget flights try Easyjet or Ryan Air.
2. Pisa is faster from Rome. Minimum journey time: 3hrs. each way by train.
For details see:
www.trenitalia.com
With an early start you could be in Pisa by 09.30, spend a morning there ... and stop off in Florence for an afternoon/evening on the way back to Rome.
3. Yes. Even if for Rome ... 'non basta una vita'
Hope this helps ...
Steve
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Thanks a lot for the responses.
Where is "leaning tower of Pisa" located? What's the Italian name? Is it
Pisa ( Tutte Le Stazioni )?
Do I need to book in advance to see the leaning tower? Are we allowed to go inside the tower?
Where is "leaning tower of Pisa" located? What's the Italian name? Is it
Pisa ( Tutte Le Stazioni )?
Do I need to book in advance to see the leaning tower? Are we allowed to go inside the tower?
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gopinathpc,
you might want to look into getting a guide book of the area that can also help with some of your general questions.
When we were driving from Lucca to Pisa we were wondering if we could easily find the tower. As we approached the city we saw the tower with its flag on top, which was the tallest thing around. If you need help in the city there will be signs to the "torre".
you might want to look into getting a guide book of the area that can also help with some of your general questions.
When we were driving from Lucca to Pisa we were wondering if we could easily find the tower. As we approached the city we saw the tower with its flag on top, which was the tallest thing around. If you need help in the city there will be signs to the "torre".
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How does this itenary sound:
3 days in Rome
2 days in Florence (with a day trip to pisa)
2 days in Venice
Given the timeframe, can someone suggest the top attractions in each location?
Thanks a lot!
Gopi
3 days in Rome
2 days in Florence (with a day trip to pisa)
2 days in Venice
Given the timeframe, can someone suggest the top attractions in each location?
Thanks a lot!
Gopi
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I'm always a little fuzzy when people list those numbers of days. Do you mean days or nights? If you mean you will spend 3 - 2- and 2 nights in those cities, then you really have no days in Florence as your only day there will be spent going to Pisa. Of course you will have part of a day when you arrive from Rome, enough time to see a museum or two -- is that what you're calling the other day? And then assuming you leave Florence early in the morning you will have most of that day in Venice plus one more. On your arrival in Rome, are you calling the rest of that day one of the three days plus two more for a total of 3 nights?
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Hi,
I mean full day (and night).
For eg, I will be staying in Rome
for 3 full days, Venice for 2 full days
and 2 full days in Florence (with a
day trip to Pisa).
Most of my family members are not too
keen on museums. If I skip all museums
will that help?
Thanks!
I mean full day (and night).
For eg, I will be staying in Rome
for 3 full days, Venice for 2 full days
and 2 full days in Florence (with a
day trip to Pisa).
Most of my family members are not too
keen on museums. If I skip all museums
will that help?
Thanks!
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Try Ryanair:
http://www.ryanair.com/site/EN/
It is a very low cost no frills airline which flies from Stansted (30 miles north of London, by train) to Rome, Venice, Pisa. Must be booked on internet, and you print out your "ticket". Going back or forth a day can substantially reduce the price you pay.
Lots to see in Rome. Pisa, one day is ample. Venice one day though some like two. Florence one day. Book your Uffizi art gallery ticket online as queues are literally several hours. How about Pompeii, which you can get a trip to, from Rome?
http://www.ryanair.com/site/EN/
It is a very low cost no frills airline which flies from Stansted (30 miles north of London, by train) to Rome, Venice, Pisa. Must be booked on internet, and you print out your "ticket". Going back or forth a day can substantially reduce the price you pay.
Lots to see in Rome. Pisa, one day is ample. Venice one day though some like two. Florence one day. Book your Uffizi art gallery ticket online as queues are literally several hours. How about Pompeii, which you can get a trip to, from Rome?