Rome or Venice first
Sep 25th, 2017, 05:55 AM
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and donald trump is president, having won the electoral college. Probably some 16 million tourists visit both Rome & Venice every year. The views of 6 people in a 24 hour time span might not be much of a guide to your preferences. Especially if all of them would change their vote if there was a difference in price to put one ahead of the other.
Sep 25th, 2017, 10:32 AM
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Especially if all of them would change their vote if there was a difference in price to put one ahead of the other.>
Well that could be the key factor - folks expressing subjective takes on Venice or Rome v Rome or Venice.
Air fare prices and available train fares.
Well that could be the key factor - folks expressing subjective takes on Venice or Rome v Rome or Venice.
Air fare prices and available train fares.
Sep 25th, 2017, 12:07 PM
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I think it's 6 of one, half dozen of other.
It entirely depends on you, and which you're most excited to see, and how fast you adjust to jet lag. Price would not change my mind, probably, but the cruise ship thing would. Crowds in Venice were intense enough in December that I'd stay as far off the beaten path as possible in July, and try to avoid the worse cruise ship days altogether.
It entirely depends on you, and which you're most excited to see, and how fast you adjust to jet lag. Price would not change my mind, probably, but the cruise ship thing would. Crowds in Venice were intense enough in December that I'd stay as far off the beaten path as possible in July, and try to avoid the worse cruise ship days altogether.
Sep 25th, 2017, 04:10 PM
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For me, it would be Venice first, and then train to Rome. From Marco Polo to Venice, you have several travel options.
Alilaguna ferry (not to be confused with the vaporetto service) which is cheap at 15 euro, but is not all that scenic, as the ferries are low in the water. It might work for you, depending where you are staying in Venice.
Shared water taxi, at 25 euro. We have used this a couple of times, and it is easy, quick and fun, destinations can be a bit limited.
Bus to Piazle Roma, either the ACTV service, which is a commuter bus, or the ATVO which is more a tour bus, luggage under the floor. We have used the bus a couple of times, and we were within walking distance of P. Roma. Otherwise it is bus plus vaporetto.
Arriving in Venice can be like a dream, no car traffic, and quiet.
Departing Venice to Rome by train is simple, as the Ferrovia Station is easy to find, and there are signs to Ferrovia all over venice. The No 1 vaporetto stops right outside the station. Departing Venice by plane is not so simple, bus from P. Roma , and you have to find the bus.
We are headed to Venice for ten days next May, and we will take the bus from Marco Polo to P. Roma, and then walk to our apartment.
Alilaguna ferry (not to be confused with the vaporetto service) which is cheap at 15 euro, but is not all that scenic, as the ferries are low in the water. It might work for you, depending where you are staying in Venice.
Shared water taxi, at 25 euro. We have used this a couple of times, and it is easy, quick and fun, destinations can be a bit limited.
Bus to Piazle Roma, either the ACTV service, which is a commuter bus, or the ATVO which is more a tour bus, luggage under the floor. We have used the bus a couple of times, and we were within walking distance of P. Roma. Otherwise it is bus plus vaporetto.
Arriving in Venice can be like a dream, no car traffic, and quiet.
Departing Venice to Rome by train is simple, as the Ferrovia Station is easy to find, and there are signs to Ferrovia all over venice. The No 1 vaporetto stops right outside the station. Departing Venice by plane is not so simple, bus from P. Roma , and you have to find the bus.
We are headed to Venice for ten days next May, and we will take the bus from Marco Polo to P. Roma, and then walk to our apartment.
Sep 25th, 2017, 05:41 PM
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Sorry, but arriving in Venice by bus or train was not like a " dream"
The bus stop and the train statin are hectic , there is often a long line to purchase tickets for ,extremely crowded, vaporetto .
Venice is uniquely beautiful, but quiet it is not.
The bus stop and the train statin are hectic , there is often a long line to purchase tickets for ,extremely crowded, vaporetto .
Venice is uniquely beautiful, but quiet it is not.
Sep 26th, 2017, 07:14 AM
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http://europeforvisitors.com/venice/...ater-taxis.htm
Pal, I saw this on line ..re boats ...it does not look like a long walk
I remember long lines at the airport for various tickets, we just walked out and bought the
bus ticket from the machine . The bus was close .
Pal, I saw this on line ..re boats ...it does not look like a long walk
I remember long lines at the airport for various tickets, we just walked out and bought the
bus ticket from the machine . The bus was close .
Sep 26th, 2017, 09:35 AM
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Thanks! Those instructions are great but does say a fairly long way:
<It's easy to take an Alilaguna water bus or a water taxi from Marco Polo Airport to Venice. The tricky part is finding your way to the boat pier, which is some distance from the terminal on the edge of the Venetian Lagoon.>
but there is a dedicated walkway and luggage trolleys to go the whole way.
And to me the way to approach Venice is like ancient mariners did -over water and see the town from afar over the water. Better experience than bus but bus may be more convenient as is closer to terminal?
Anyway fairly easy as is Rome from airport with express train to Termini station.
<It's easy to take an Alilaguna water bus or a water taxi from Marco Polo Airport to Venice. The tricky part is finding your way to the boat pier, which is some distance from the terminal on the edge of the Venetian Lagoon.>
but there is a dedicated walkway and luggage trolleys to go the whole way.
And to me the way to approach Venice is like ancient mariners did -over water and see the town from afar over the water. Better experience than bus but bus may be more convenient as is closer to terminal?
Anyway fairly easy as is Rome from airport with express train to Termini station.
Sep 26th, 2017, 11:38 AM
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alilagua stops were not good for us...plus their boats are closed .
If money was no object, I would take a water taxi from the airport to some fabulous hotel
right on the water....that would be a "dream"arrival!
If money was no object, I would take a water taxi from the airport to some fabulous hotel
right on the water....that would be a "dream"arrival!
Sep 26th, 2017, 11:53 AM
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Well heaven forbid someone posts something you deem "meaningless".
Because Rome is more hectic and takes more energy. I'd do it first.
Because Venice is more relaxing and low key. I'd save it for last.
Because Rome is more hectic and takes more energy. I'd do it first.
Because Venice is more relaxing and low key. I'd save it for last.
