I will be traveling with my boyfriend (who has never been to Europe) in late March-early April. The only place that I have been in Italy is Venice for 3 nights. We will have 11 nights. Most of this will be in Sicily, but am contemplating a stop in Rome for 3 nights then go on to Sicily. <BR><BR>Is our time better spent all in Sicily, or due to the fact that neither of us has been to Rome should we also experience that as well?<BR><BR>Opinions, please!!

Rome is one of my favorite places. I would definitely go to Rome for a few days, especially since you have never been.

Rome is definately worth spending AT LEAST 3 days in. There is so much to see: Vatican, Borghese Gallery, Colloseum, Pantheon, Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountatin etc etc

I'd do both. If you spend 3 days in Rome that gives you 8 on Sicily, which would be plenty. <BR><BR>Rome is fabulous! Have a wonderful time.<BR><BR>Karen

Rome is my favorite city. There is so much to see, you'll love it. M.

DEFINITELY start your vacation in Rome. Well worth a 3 day visit.

Go To Rome, by all means. I've been 4 times and would go again in a heartbeat. There is a budget hotel near the foot of the Spanish Steps that is a real bargain for the $ - name is Hotel Eduardo or something close to that. The Tourist Information desk at the airport could probably find it. Since you have 11 days, I strongly recommend that you stay in Rome at least 5. Don't miss the Pizzaza (sp?) Navona. The old Romans used to flood it and use it for &quot;naval&quot; battles. Go in the evening and have gelato. Don't forget the Catacombs - you can get there by bus. And there is a very interesting chapel about 4 blocks up the Via Veneto from Barbarini Square. Enjoy!!!

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There should definitely be time for both places. Three or four nights in Rome and 7 or 8 in Sicily would be a good mix.<BR><BR>M

I agree that you should do both but not that you will have enough time in Sicily - I did not find 12 nights enough for all I wanted to do there. I made notes after going to Sicily in Feb 2001 and will send them if you e-mail me. They may help you choose what to see. Do see Rome, though.