Need some Italy travel advice..
Apr 27th, 2012, 03:18 PM
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Need some Italy travel advice..
Please help!
My wife and I will be in Italy from August 7th - August 15th. We have to be in Rome the 11th - 15th.
We want to see Florence and Venice as well and were thinking about setting up shop in Cinque Terre. Then traveling via train on day trips to Florence/Pisa and Venice. This will give us one day in Florence and Venice. As well as a day and a half in Cinque Terre.
Is this possible? Or will it be way too much?
Any help or advice will be greatly appreciated..Thank You!
My wife and I will be in Italy from August 7th - August 15th. We have to be in Rome the 11th - 15th.
We want to see Florence and Venice as well and were thinking about setting up shop in Cinque Terre. Then traveling via train on day trips to Florence/Pisa and Venice. This will give us one day in Florence and Venice. As well as a day and a half in Cinque Terre.
Is this possible? Or will it be way too much?
Any help or advice will be greatly appreciated..Thank You!
Apr 27th, 2012, 03:27 PM
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You can't 'day trip' from CT to Venice. It's 5-6 hours each way by train. Even CT to Florence is 2.5-3.5 hours each way by train.
Pick one destination from your three.
You can see how long the train journeys are by searching timetables here:
http://www.fsitaliane.it/homepage_en.html
Pick one destination from your three.
You can see how long the train journeys are by searching timetables here:
http://www.fsitaliane.it/homepage_en.html
Apr 27th, 2012, 03:42 PM
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You could fly into Florence and see Venice one day, CT and Pisa for two days. Your schedule is a bit busy to fully take in Florence, but at least it will be more central than to base in CT. We are planning to do this trip in October, but will rent a car and base in Lucca.
Apr 27th, 2012, 03:50 PM
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With respect, I wouldn't do what Maria suggests as it is way too busy. Stop and smell the roses a little. I would fly into Venice, spend 2 or 3 nights there, train to Florence for the other 1 or 2 nights and then train to Rome for your last 4 days that you need to be there.
Apr 27th, 2012, 04:06 PM
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Maria's plan does not account for the time needed to travel between these destinations.
Fly into Venice. The fast train to Rome takes just under 4 hours, and there are many departure times to choose from.
Fly into Venice. The fast train to Rome takes just under 4 hours, and there are many departure times to choose from.
Apr 27th, 2012, 05:22 PM
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Jean and Suze are correct and Jamierin's suggestion is excellent. Both Venice and Rome will be super hot in August. Of course, Florence also. Just plan on some lazy afternoon times. Open Jaw into Venice and out of Rome is best.
