3 evenings....3 days....BEST itinerary?????

Get a guidebook and post a proposal. <BR> <BR>P.S. Do you want me to pack for you as well?

Come in the Cinque Terre and in 3 days you will visit all the ligurian coast by train or by boat. Book a room or an appatment and will be easy to reach every place you want.

Three (reaonable) questions posted by Karen - - and not one "welcoming" message to her yet. I don't know who appointed Sean as the official greeter and critic of how new visitors to "our" site ask a question! In a similar vein, nobody asked me to apologize for him (her?) - - though I want to. <BR> <BR>I can't believe how many times I have been to Venice - - and still never get past enjoying the "basics" (again) - - admiitedly, I have never allowed myself the luxury of THREE whole days and nights in a string. The obvious "biggie" attractions ought to be at the core of any plan you make, Karen - - San Marco - - the Basilica and just sitting and enjoying the ambience of the Piazza with the little orchestra, enjoying an over-priced drink; allow adequate time for the "full" Doges' Palace tour - - and make time for just wandering lost on both sides of the Rialto. Naturally, a gondola ride is a must (despite being yes, over-priced also) - I have been on two occasions - - both late at night, and loved it - - though I wouldn't think day time rides are a bad choice either. <BR> <BR>With three full days, I think you might want to include a (half?) day exploring some of the rest of the lagoon - - I have still never made it to Burano or Torcello - - will you go there "for me"? <BR> <BR>I realize that this doesn't lay out a "plan" for you - - and ultimately, my answer is not so different from Sean's - - all the "good stuff" mentioned in any standard guide book (Eyewitness Guide, for example) really is awesome, and you can pick and choose to suit your fancy and not go wrong. <BR> <BR>Best wishes, <BR> <BR>Rex <BR>

i thought sean was rude, too. i am also going to venice for a brief stay & wanted to read replies to this post for some ideas. i have been referring to several guide books but there is nothing like good info. from someone who has been to a place before. lighten up sean.

Definitely Torcello... go on your own or try to avoid tours that will drag you to the glass factories on Murano..(unless of course, you want to buy glass). The Frari is also one of my favorite places to revisit.... And try to settle in the square at San Marco late in the evening and just enjoy (if the weather is good.)....and have a very overpriced by delightful Sambucco.. <BR>and has been said many times before.... just wander!

Don't miss the Peggy Guggenheim Museum.

Thanks for all of the great information.....and even Sean kept me at the top!!! I had planned to see the Guggenheim since we saw the movie Pollack earlier this year!!!

In Sean's defense . . . <BR>While he could have been a little more polite and inviting, I think the idea of his comment was that we should first do some research on our own (guide books, this site, etc) on what we think we would like to see and do and then ask for opinions and the experiences of others to nail down exact sights, timing, etc. <BR>

No one has yet mentioned one of the great experiences in Venice---getting lost! No joke. One of the joys of visitng Venice is to stroll the narrow streets and alleys, cross the many little bridges over the small canals and have the great joy of getting lost and then finding your way. You'll love doing it. Truly one of the great memories of this magical city.

Don't miss the Piazza San Marco in the evening. Three orchestras doing their version of the "Battle of the Bands."

Thanks to all....and I just have to let everyone know that I have indeed done my homework....been planning for a year...have my itinerary planned and all hotels are reserved...have read all the books and have tentative plan... just wanted to get some advice from the experts! In short, Myer, I am marching to the beat of your drum!

Hi karen <BR>If you can bear to do any more reading, I have a file on Venice, which I'd be happy to send you if you email me. <BR>I'm going back myself in a few weeks. <BR> <BR>Hard to know what interests you. <BR>Most of Venice's art is in its churches,so you might want to plot out a walking route that includes as many as possible, if you enjoy 15th and 16th century art. <BR>Depending on what days of the week you are there (closing days not accounted for), here are some ideas <BR> <BR>Morning <BR>Basilica <BR>Doge's Palace, and book the Secret Itinierary in English a day or two in advance if you want to take a little extra tour that includes the prisons <BR>Afternoon <BR>Cross Rialto Bridge, walk through Cannaregio area to the Ghetto area. There are museum and church stops to make all over Cannaregio if you like, and great shopping (not too touristy) along Strada Nuova. <BR>From train station, take vaporetto ride all the way back to San Marco--it will be about a 50-60 minute ride <BR> <BR>Day 2 <BR>Accademia museum (if you like) <BR>Explore Dorsoduro area <BR>Peggy Guggenheim Collection (if you like modern art, and also they have a very good cafe if you want lunch or a snack) <BR>Salute Church <BR>Take vaporetto to Giudecca Island (good places for lunch) and to <BR>San Giorgio Maggiore for wonderful <BR>views of Venice. From the top of San Giorgio you can get a birds-eye view <BR> <BR>Day 3 <BR>From your research, hit some of the churches you want to see in the <BR>San Polo and Santa Croce area (Il Frari, Scuola San Rocco, San Polo church, etc), and/or visit Burano and Torcello. Burano and Torcello can take anywhere from half a day to most of the day, depending on if you stop for lunch. The ride to Torcello alone is 45 minutes from the main part of Venice, but Burano is quite close to Torcello. <BR>enjoy your trip <BR> <BR>