We've added 7 days in Italy...need help on itinerary!
Mar 3rd, 2008, 01:20 PM
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Hi ikemerson,
Here's my two penn'th.
if you are determined to see all three of the big three, my suggestion is to spend 3 nights in Venice, then get mid-moring train to Florence, taking sandwishes with you to eat on the train to save lunching time.
when you arrive, get cab to a pre-booked hotel [don't want to waste valuable sight-seeing time looking for a hotel] and spend the afternoon sightseeing. [i agree with missing out the uffizi this trip, but book a latish slot for the accademia. on exiting the accademia, turn right, and then left into piazza san marco. the bus stop for fiesole is right in front of you. get the bus up to fiesole and enjoy the sunset as recommended by Ira. have supper in the restaurant on the other side of the square [when we were there it was patronised by local workmen which is a surefire seal of approval] and then get bus down, or alternatively get the bus then eat down in the town.
in the morning have an early morning stroll before the tourists arrive, then get the train to Rome, arriving again just after lunch, in time to check into your hotel.
this will be SO much more relaxing than a mad dash around Florence in between two long train journies, you might even find that you like Florence! and you only lose about half a day in Rome, which you will won't really miss as when you get there you will be rested and ready to go instead of knackered from the day before.
good luck,
regards, ann
Here's my two penn'th.
if you are determined to see all three of the big three, my suggestion is to spend 3 nights in Venice, then get mid-moring train to Florence, taking sandwishes with you to eat on the train to save lunching time.
when you arrive, get cab to a pre-booked hotel [don't want to waste valuable sight-seeing time looking for a hotel] and spend the afternoon sightseeing. [i agree with missing out the uffizi this trip, but book a latish slot for the accademia. on exiting the accademia, turn right, and then left into piazza san marco. the bus stop for fiesole is right in front of you. get the bus up to fiesole and enjoy the sunset as recommended by Ira. have supper in the restaurant on the other side of the square [when we were there it was patronised by local workmen which is a surefire seal of approval] and then get bus down, or alternatively get the bus then eat down in the town.
in the morning have an early morning stroll before the tourists arrive, then get the train to Rome, arriving again just after lunch, in time to check into your hotel.
this will be SO much more relaxing than a mad dash around Florence in between two long train journies, you might even find that you like Florence! and you only lose about half a day in Rome, which you will won't really miss as when you get there you will be rested and ready to go instead of knackered from the day before.
good luck,
regards, ann
Mar 3rd, 2008, 08:38 PM
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In Florence - I prefer the Uffizi and would easily go there over the Academia. It depends on whether you love paintings. For me, there are wonders in the Uffizi that took my breath away. But others love to see the David.
In Rome - be sure to reserve for the Borghese (that's my favorite David) and the Scavi tour. You can do a search on here for the contact info.
In Rome - be sure to reserve for the Borghese (that's my favorite David) and the Scavi tour. You can do a search on here for the contact info.
Mar 3rd, 2008, 10:12 PM
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If you have reservations, you can easily go to both the Uffizi and the Accademia. Just don't try to see everything at the Uffizi, because it is big. Look up the highlights at the Uffizi ahead of time.
The other alternative I would suggest for a short trip to Florence is the monastery of San Marco.
The other alternative I would suggest for a short trip to Florence is the monastery of San Marco.
