Hi-

I am planning a trip to Italy for a bunch of fellow educators and myself during Spring Break this year (March 21-31). I've decided that the focus will be Tuscany/Florence, as I've been to this area once and know that my fellow travelers will love it - we are going to schedule a wine tasting and go to Siena and San Giminango (sp.). Rome is a given as well, although I've been there also and I'm not really interested in spending a lot of time there.

My question is whether to go to Venice or down to Amalfi with our remaining time. I've been to Sorrento and Capri, but would like to go to Positano and Paestum. I've never been to Venice. Advice?

Thanks!

While I love relaxing and seeing the beauty of the Amalfi coast, I'd think Venice would fit the purpose or the overall mood of the trip more as I understand it. I'd think you'll only have a couple days -- better spent in Venice, than limiting to a spot or two on the Amalfi coast.
Would it be possible to do open jaw flights Rome/Venice to avoid backtracking?

Hi M,

Ditto NP.

A third vote for Venice mlonce.

Given the period of time you will have and given the time of the year Venice will be more enjoyable in case of rain versus the Amalfi Coast and I would think your group and you would enjoying visiting this one of a kind city. If you do an openjaw flight aka mulitiple city flight I would suggest flying into Venice and home from Rome. Most flights to the US (assume you are from the US) tend to leave Venice quite early in the morning.

The train from Venice (Santa Lucia train station in Venice proper) will get you to Florence in less than 3 hours. It is about 90 minutes from Florence to Rome (Termini Station) via the train. You can take the train from the Rome Termini Station to the airport to fly home from Rome.

Venice -esp since you're never been - it's magical!

And that's awfully early in the year for the Amalfi coast - not everything may be open and it won't be at it's best.

Venice! Definitely Venice! (And I've been on the Amalfi coast, from Sorrento to Positano to Ravello...)

I hope you have 2 or 3 nights to spend in Venice, and definitely stay in the main part of Venice, NOT outside of Venice. It is so charming to wander around Venice, and get a pass for the vaporetto so you can have on and off privileges and take them whenever you want.

a sixth vote for Venice. As much time
as you allocate for this magical place.

Since you have been to Sorrento and Capri, go to Venice. You already know the landscape at the Amalfi coast, so go and see something different. And Venice is unique - a must see.

Another vote for Venice, for all the reasons above, and yes, do stay in Venice, not outside.
Dave

Having been to both places I can definitely say Venice, without a doubt.

In case you haven't been convinced yet, here's another vote for Venice!

Another vote for Venice and a suggestion not to miss Verona when you're there.

VENICE FOR SURE. I too agree that Venice seems to match the purpose of the trip a bit more. It is not the best season for Positano although it is beautiful anytime of year there.

The Amalfi Coast is beautiful and well worth visiting, but March is a bit early. AND Venice is not only beautiful, but also a unique world treasure. There are many beautiful coastal areas in the world; there is only one Venice.