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Personal experiences in these Italian cities?
Posted on 8/23/16 at 4:43 pm
Posted on 8/23/16 at 4:43 pm
Going to Italy in May of 2017 and I wanted to see if anyone had any memorable experiences or a nice recommendation in any of these cities. This will be for a Honeymood fwiw. I already have an loose itinerary, just wanted to see if I was missing anything.. food and drink, sights etc. Plan on dining at some nice restaurants as well. Tons of info out there on the 'net, and I've watched all of Rick Steves videos 
2 nights in Florence - all I have planned so far is a walking tour of the city.
3 nights in Siena - walking tour and a Chianti and San Gimignano 5 hour wine tour
3 nights in Positano - visit to pompei
2 nights in Rome - ive done rome before
2 nights in Florence - all I have planned so far is a walking tour of the city.
3 nights in Siena - walking tour and a Chianti and San Gimignano 5 hour wine tour
3 nights in Positano - visit to pompei
2 nights in Rome - ive done rome before
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Posted on 8/23/16 at 5:36 pm to GynoSandberg
We stayed at the Hotel Lungarno in Florence. It's on the Arno close to and with a spectacular view of the Ponte Vecchio. Expensive but it has a Michelin restaurant on the property. Get a room with w balcony. The view is incredible. It's across the river from Florence proper but a short walk.
Posted on 8/23/16 at 5:42 pm to GynoSandberg
Great trip. Been to Tuscany twice and Rome several times. Spent a week in Positano in 2014. 3 days in Siena is enough time to visit Tuscan hill towns. Near San G is Voltera. In the other direction is Montalcino and Montepulciano. Favorite restaurant in Siena is Da Divo down the street from the Duomo's Baptistry. Terrific food and the restaurant is built in an old Etruscan cave. Positano is one of our favorites. If you have time you can catch the ferry to other towns along the coast such as Capri, Amalfi and Ravello. Since this is your honeymoon I have a suggestion for a big splurge dinner in Positano in what may be the most romantic restaurant you will ever go to - La Sponda Restaurant in Le Sirenuse Hotel. It has large picture windows overlooking the Mediterranean and the Positano hill and at night it is lit with 400 candles. And the food is fantastic.
Posted on 8/23/16 at 6:59 pm to GynoSandberg
Eat at La Giostra in Florence
Posted on 8/23/16 at 7:00 pm to GynoSandberg
florence is cool
so is rome
visit venice , but not with crowds
so is rome
visit venice , but not with crowds
Posted on 8/23/16 at 7:07 pm to geauxpurple
Great information but no time is enough time to visit the Tuscan hills, towns, wineries, etc.
Posted on 8/23/16 at 10:30 pm to GynoSandberg
Check out hotel David in Florence. Great hotel
Posted on 8/24/16 at 12:15 am to VABuckeye
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We stayed at the Hotel Lungarno in Florence. It's on the Arno
Nice, we will be at the Hotel Plaza Luchessi, which sits on the Arno across from the Piazzale Michelangelo and San Miniato al Monte
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Expensive but it has a Michelin restaurant on the property
I've read some reviews, I think we may check it out.
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Favorite restaurant in Siena is Da Divo down the street from the Duomo's Baptistry. Terrific food and the restaurant is built in an old Etruscan cave. Positano is one of our favorites. If you have time you can catch the ferry to other towns along the coast such as Capri, Amalfi and Ravello. Since this is your honeymoon I have a suggestion for a big splurge dinner in Positano in what may be the most romantic restaurant you will ever go to - La Sponda Restaurant in Le Sirenuse Hotel. It has large picture windows overlooking the Mediterranean and the Positano hill and at night it is lit with 400 candles. And the food is fantastic.
Awesome stuff. Exactly what Im looking for.
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Eat at La Giostra in Florence
Seems to be a pretty happening spot. Looks like a lot of celebrities stop in there. Will put it on the list to look into
Thanks everyone
Posted on 8/24/16 at 8:46 am to Boo Krewe
Venice gets shite on by a lot of folks, but I think it is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe and worth a day or two.
OP, great article in the NYTimes magazine past Sunday about the David and his cracked ankles and threat of earthquake (good timing). LINK
OP, great article in the NYTimes magazine past Sunday about the David and his cracked ankles and threat of earthquake (good timing). LINK
Posted on 8/24/16 at 9:05 am to BlackenedOut
We loved Venice except for the crowds. I did a lot of research and we looked to eat at places a little off the beaten path and frequented by locals. I don't mind flying in to Venice and staying a couple of nights to begin a journey in Italy.
Posted on 8/24/16 at 9:29 am to GynoSandberg
Florence has been my favorite city I've ever been to, but I spent 6-8 hours one day just walking around and talking to as many people as I could (a lot spoke at least broken English) and learned a lot and had a great time. I was only there for a day and a half though so didn't get to do a whole lot.
I will say don't waste time trying to go see the original David, the replica in Palazzo della Signoria is just as nice and don't have to spend a lot of time waiting to get in.
I will say don't waste time trying to go see the original David, the replica in Palazzo della Signoria is just as nice and don't have to spend a lot of time waiting to get in.
Posted on 8/24/16 at 1:35 pm to GynoSandberg
When in Rome definitely check out Trastevere, it was our favorite neighborhood in Rome and possibly somewhere that you missed on your initial trip. We really enjoyed the restaurant Antico Arco.
Posted on 8/24/16 at 6:23 pm to geauxpurple
Is there much difficulty visiting Italy for the first time, as far as the language barrier? Or do a significant number of people there speak English due to the tourism? Once my last kid is out of the house in a couple years, Italy is at the top of my list.
Posted on 8/24/16 at 7:27 pm to 911Moto
We were in Venice, Florence, many small towns in Tuscany and Rome. Surprisingly, Rome was where we encountered more Italians that didn't speak English. Communication really wasn't an issue at all.
Posted on 8/24/16 at 8:35 pm to VABuckeye
Good to know. We will be in Venice, Verona, Padua next month.
Posted on 8/24/16 at 8:53 pm to GynoSandberg
Positano area spectacular. Do Amalfi Coast for entire day and get to Sorrento as well.
Posted on 8/25/16 at 6:53 am to GynoSandberg
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Florence
Uffizi Gallery.
Reserve time and tickets early.
If you like art, the Botticelli room will leave you breathless.
Posted on 8/25/16 at 8:09 am to LuckySo-n-So
I saw work by every one of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in the Uffizi Gallery.
Posted on 8/25/16 at 3:09 pm to GynoSandberg
If you plan on going to the museums I'd suggest getting the Firenze Card+.
On face value it seems like a bad deal but when you don't have to wait in the surprise multi hour lines you'll be glad you got it.
It also comes with 72 hours unlimited use of the city wide Wi-Fi which comes in handy.
On face value it seems like a bad deal but when you don't have to wait in the surprise multi hour lines you'll be glad you got it.
It also comes with 72 hours unlimited use of the city wide Wi-Fi which comes in handy.
Posted on 8/25/16 at 3:37 pm to Sisyphus
Totally agree about the Firenze card. When planning my trip I didnt realize how little time each museum would take so I just bought single tickets. That was a mistake. We saw way many more museums than I thought we would and would have came out cheaper using the card. Plus you get to bypass the lines.
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