Rome and Florence itinerary in August
Jul 20th, 2002, 08:08 PM
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Rome and Florence itinerary in August
We will be in Rome from 8/20/02-8/23/02, then in Florence from 8/24-28. Any tips on what to do during these days? We also want to go to Lucca/Pisa/Sienna on either 8/25 or 8/26 (Sunday or Monday) by bus or train; is this a good idea?
Jul 21st, 2002, 06:56 AM
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Hi DG,<BR><BR>You could probably do Lucca/Pisa since a few hours' visit in Pisa is plenty. But, Siena is in the opposite direction so probably wouldn't work.<BR><BR>If you do a search here, there are past posts about bus transportation to/from Siena/Florence.<BR><BR>Buon viaggio!
Jul 22nd, 2002, 12:50 AM
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Siena would be better on the Monday as buses are more frequent. (Siena is quicker and more convenient by bus than train). For timetables see:<BR>www.sienaweb.it/territorio/trasporti/rapida.htm<BR><BR>As Dayle says, Lucca & Pisa combine well as a day trip. If you do Lucca first, trains from Lucca to Pisa stop at Pisa San Rossore station, (- which is much closer to the Leaning Tower than Pisa Centrale). For timetables see:<BR>www.trenitalia.it<BR><BR>Hope this helps ...<BR><BR>Steve
Jul 22nd, 2002, 04:56 AM
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The trip to siena is better done by car. If you have a little extra money to spend, rent a car and just drive there. Try not to use the faster but not very interesting superstrada. Use smaller roads instead that will take you to the heart of Chianti and admire the beautiful landscape.
Jul 22nd, 2002, 05:34 AM
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I suggest doing San Gimignano and Siena in one day, and doing Pisa/Lucca in another. San Gimingano is a great town close to Florence you should not miss. It is going to be VERY hot in Florence and Rome in August, so maybe plan a day to visit a coastal town and relax at beach. In Rome, I would make a list of around 6 things you really want to do see and focus on seeing those. There is just too much to see/do there in sucha short time, although you will be anxious to get out of there with the summer heat.
Jul 22nd, 2002, 05:40 AM
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Hi.<BR><BR>Of all the things you can do in Rome, you must not exclude seeing St. Peter's. No matter what your religious bent (Christian, Jew, Heathen, Pagan, Satanist), it is an astonishing place to behold. First, (to paraphrase the Pythons) it is enormously huge. Second, it is filled with (and it is itself) magnificent art of unimaginable power.<BR><BR>Also, once outside you can buy really cool souvenirs including a bottle opener with the Pope's image in relief.<BR><BR>What more could you want?<BR><BR>You're welcome.
