Advice on an itinerary for italy?

In late September my husband and I are flying into Rome on a Monday and leaving from Venice the next Tuesday. At the moment our plan is to stay 3 days in rome, 3 in pompeii, amalfi coast area, and then one in Venice. Pompeii has always been a dream, and I feel as though I can't miss the amalfi coast. That being said, could be converted to doing a northern italian tour, if this would make more sense flying out of Venice. Should we drive immediately down to pompeii and then come back to rome and finally continue north?

We are huge foodies, big history lovers, and we love low key atmosphere, bars. Any tips on hotels, traveling and prices would be so appreciated! Thanks.Advice on an itinerary for italy?
You can spend four days in Rome and you can visit Pompeii from there. You take the train to Naples and from there another train to Pompeii. You only need one day for Pompeii. Then you and spend three days in Venice. During those three days, you can take in St. Mark's Square, visit the islands of Murano and Burano and check out Doge's Palace, the Rialto Bridge and Accademia museum. Of course, you have to take a ride in a Gondola. Start in Rome and end in Venice.



Another suggestion is you can find out if there is a day trip to Pompeii and Amalfi Coast from Rome. Check out this link: http://www.viator.com/tours/Rome/Pompeii鈥?/a>



I don't think you should spend your short vacation behind the wheel of a car. When on holiday you just want to relax and take in the sights.



In Rome, stay at a hotel that is within walking distance to the attractions or the train station. For accommodations by area you can visit this site: http://www.bookhotelsinrome.com/



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For traveling and prices, you can check out: http://www.expedia.com/

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Have a fun and safe trip.
I could explain it all to you, but I don't speak English.Advice on an itinerary for italy?
Following are the details of the itinerary:









Day 01Rome

On arrival in Rome Airport, transfer to the hotel by Car. Rest of the day free at leisure to explore the city on own. Overnight in Rome.





Day 02 Rome

Proceed on Half Day Sightseeing tour which includes visit to Aurelian Walls, Porta Pinciana, The famous Via Veneto, Villa Borghese, Quirinale Square, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Castel S. Angelo, Vatican City, Via della Concilliazione, St. Peter's Basilica. Rest of the day free at leisure. Overnight in Rome.



Day 03Rome-Florence

Proceed to the Railway Station (on your own). It takes approx 2 hours to reach Florence by train. On arrival transfer to the hotel (on your own).Overnight in Florence.



Day 04 Florence

Morning free at leisure. In the afternoon proceed on a half day tour of Pisa which includes visit to Piazza dei Miracoli - The leaning tower, the Baptistery, Visit Cathedral and other important monuments. Return to Florence. Overnight in Florence.



Day 05Florence-Venice

Proceed to the Railway Station (on your own). It takes approx 3 hours to reach Venice. On arrival transfer to the hotel (on your own). In the evening, enjoy a romantic Gondola trip with songs and music. Overnight in Venice.



Day 06Venice

Morning free at leisure. In the afternoon proceed on a half-day tour of the three islands Murano, Burano and Torcello. Overnight in Venice.



Day 07Venice

Transfer to the Airport (on your own) for your final destination.







(If this is your best answer than please select my answer as a best answer.)
You'll be sorry you didn't allow more time for Venice.



I strongly recommend taking a week for just one place - each one has so much to offer, it doesn't seem fair to limit yourself to just a couple of days for each one. If you can't do this, you could just do Rome and the Amalfi coast, and do give the city of Naples a chance, the people there are the most charming and friendly of all Italians - which is really saying something as all Italians I've met on 3 visits there have been friendly and charming.



Getting from the Amalfi coast/Naples area takes a lot of time - do you really want to spend such a long time of a short holiday in a car?



And for goodness sake don't drive in Italy, except on the Amalfi coast area. Take the train from Rome to Naples, and then the Circumvesuviana train around the Bay of Naples. Driving in any Italian city is best considered a spectactor sport.



We found nice accommodation in Naples through www.hostelworld.com, we stayed at Nolana Bed and Breakfast, very close to the central station in Naples. It didn't look like much from the outside, but it was gorgeous inside, and our room was just lovely, and we had a fantastic view of Vesuvio (when you've been there you'll understand why the locals refer to this mountain almost like a person - it has a presence).
It's like trying to decide what's the best piece in a box of chocolates.



All a matter of preference.



Your plan sounds fine........great , in fact.......but maybe 2 days on Pompeii, if you can squeeze in a whiz past the Tower of Pisa.......or a quick run thru Florence.



Maybe stop for dinner, and you HAVE to have the steak Florentina!



You won't regret it.



While St Marks Palace and all that is well worth the trip.........the whole "Morano glass" thing is WAYYYYYYYYY over blown in my opinion..........(if you'll pardon the pun) and it's just not THAT fascinating.



Gondola rides are really for people with money to BURN.......it's at least $100 just to step into one.



But if ya got the bucks...........hey......go for it...why not?.



There are hidden treasures and spectacular things to see all over Italy.......but no way to see it all in a week or two,



I've been here 12 years.......and still have a dozen places to explore on my wish list.