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Just booked flight to Rome in October.
Posted on 5/23/23 at 8:21 pm
Posted on 5/23/23 at 8:21 pm
Been watching flights and Delta just had a decent drop in price on a few flights. Plan to do like 5 nights in Rome and 4 in Florence. Looking at AirBnB's in the Navona Square area. Walkable to literally anywhere.
Any suggestions, I'm all ears.
Any suggestions, I'm all ears.
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Posted on 5/23/23 at 8:26 pm to Slippy
Friend,
The last time I was in Rome and Florence, I did nothing but visit churches and admire their beauty. Is this your first trip to Rome and Florence? I am by no means an expert of either, having been to each just twice, but I would be more than happy to create an itinerary for you.
I found the pizza and gelato in Florence better than in Rome. I think Roman pizza is terrible, and when Bonci closed in the Warehouse District after being open only a few months I neither wept nor was surprised.
Yours,
TulaneLSU
The last time I was in Rome and Florence, I did nothing but visit churches and admire their beauty. Is this your first trip to Rome and Florence? I am by no means an expert of either, having been to each just twice, but I would be more than happy to create an itinerary for you.
I found the pizza and gelato in Florence better than in Rome. I think Roman pizza is terrible, and when Bonci closed in the Warehouse District after being open only a few months I neither wept nor was surprised.
Yours,
TulaneLSU
Posted on 5/23/23 at 9:05 pm to TulaneLSU
It depends on how Catholic you are I guess? I went to Rome twice for work for about ten days each, and I think three days is sufficient if you're not super into the Church. That three days included most of a day in Nettuno American Cemetery. It all depends on what your preferences are.
I don't know what state it is in now, but the dig site near the forum was more interesting to me than stuff like Trevi Fountain. I wasn't displeased by the pizza in Rome, but I never, ever ate within 100 yards of where selfie sticks were being sold. Pizza Diavolo all the way.
And every single time a thread about Rome comes up, DO NOT RENT A CAR IN ROME. It's not as bad as Sicily. Even if you have nerves and reflexes of steel, if there is a woman in the car, she will be praying the entire time. You should be able to get everywhere you want to go walking though.
I don't know what state it is in now, but the dig site near the forum was more interesting to me than stuff like Trevi Fountain. I wasn't displeased by the pizza in Rome, but I never, ever ate within 100 yards of where selfie sticks were being sold. Pizza Diavolo all the way.
And every single time a thread about Rome comes up, DO NOT RENT A CAR IN ROME. It's not as bad as Sicily. Even if you have nerves and reflexes of steel, if there is a woman in the car, she will be praying the entire time. You should be able to get everywhere you want to go walking though.
Posted on 5/23/23 at 9:29 pm to LemmyLives
Thanks, guys.
I am Catholic, in my 50’s, and have never been to Rome. My wife is more Catholic than me, and this is her first trip. We plan to wander into a lot of churches. Vatican necropolis tour. Maybe some catacombs.
I minored in Latin at LSU University many years ago. I love ancient history and plan to see lots of ruins.
I am Catholic, in my 50’s, and have never been to Rome. My wife is more Catholic than me, and this is her first trip. We plan to wander into a lot of churches. Vatican necropolis tour. Maybe some catacombs.
I minored in Latin at LSU University many years ago. I love ancient history and plan to see lots of ruins.
Posted on 5/23/23 at 10:05 pm to Slippy
The Piazza Navona area is a good place to stay. Centrally located and easy walking distance to most places you will want to go.
One of our favorite casual hangouts is a block away from there. Enoteca Cul de Sac is a small wine bar with delicious food and an encyclopedic wine list.
One of our favorite casual hangouts is a block away from there. Enoteca Cul de Sac is a small wine bar with delicious food and an encyclopedic wine list.
Posted on 5/24/23 at 6:38 am to Slippy
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Vatican necropolis tour
If you haven't done so, I would contact them now for a reservation.
https://www.scavi.va/content/scavi/en.html
This is on my list for my next visit to Rome.
Here is a really good website for St. Peter's Basillica.
https://www.stpetersbasilica.info/index.htm
This post was edited on 5/24/23 at 6:46 am
Posted on 5/24/23 at 7:38 am to Slippy
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I am Catholic
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I love ancient history
You will have an amazing trip.
Posted on 5/24/23 at 7:45 am to Slippy
In Rome we did a night time walking food tour through one of the local neighborhoods and it was our favorite activity we did in Rome. The amount of prosciutto at these meat shops curing is insane.
In Florence we did a pizza and gelato making class on a mountainside villa that was the best thing we did all trip.
In Florence we did a pizza and gelato making class on a mountainside villa that was the best thing we did all trip.
This post was edited on 5/24/23 at 7:54 am
Posted on 5/24/23 at 8:31 am to Slippy
Went to Italy in February 2020.
We spent 3 nights/2 full days in Rome. The first day we did a guided Colosseum/Forum tour, lasted half a day. Spent the afternoon waking the streets to Trevi, Parthenon, Spanish Steps. The second morning we did the early Pristine Sistine tour. Entered the Vatican early and went to the chapel before it was crowded. I believe we did the morning tour then Scavi at 1:00 that afternoon. Had time to grab a bite in between. That evening we wandered the Circus Maximus and Colosseum to see it at night. If you are staying near Piazza Navona you have to eat at Osteria de Fortunata. Best Carbonara in Rome.
We stayed in the Tuscan countryside and did a one day tour of Florence. We enjoyed it, hit all of the high spots.
I think 2-2.5 days in Rome is plenty. It is crowded, dirty and expensive. Getting out into the smaller villages is where the good stuff is.
We used the Free Now app for taxis. Very easy and affordable. Uber wasn’t available then- not sure of the current situation.
We spent 3 nights/2 full days in Rome. The first day we did a guided Colosseum/Forum tour, lasted half a day. Spent the afternoon waking the streets to Trevi, Parthenon, Spanish Steps. The second morning we did the early Pristine Sistine tour. Entered the Vatican early and went to the chapel before it was crowded. I believe we did the morning tour then Scavi at 1:00 that afternoon. Had time to grab a bite in between. That evening we wandered the Circus Maximus and Colosseum to see it at night. If you are staying near Piazza Navona you have to eat at Osteria de Fortunata. Best Carbonara in Rome.
We stayed in the Tuscan countryside and did a one day tour of Florence. We enjoyed it, hit all of the high spots.
I think 2-2.5 days in Rome is plenty. It is crowded, dirty and expensive. Getting out into the smaller villages is where the good stuff is.
We used the Free Now app for taxis. Very easy and affordable. Uber wasn’t available then- not sure of the current situation.
Posted on 5/24/23 at 8:53 am to Slippy
We're doing Tuscany in July. Flying in and out of Rome. Will report back
Posted on 5/24/23 at 8:55 am to slinger1317
We'll heading to Italy in one month. Fly into Rome overnight 6/23 and land 6/24.
We're heading to Sorrento for a week and then have a villa off of Lake Trasimeno for a week after that.
We're going to cram 24 hours into Rome - basically the afternoon of the 24th and the morning of the 25th before we take a train to Naples and then transfer to Sorrento.
We're staying right next to the train station our one night in Rome for ease of access for the train to Naples. It's 2 families and 4 kids. 6, 8, 10 and 11. It'll be a lot of walking for them, so we're going to have to take breaks, but I think it's doable. Cabs/Ubers might be involved if they just totally crash.
The plan is to walk across town to the Vatican that afternoon. Probably make a few stops along the way at the Pantheon/Piazza Nevona area. Let the kids recharge with some gelato and then on the Vatican area.
The next morning, the plan is to walk to the Colosseum and forum area. We tried to book a private tour, but looks like most are full now, so we may just walk around the area for a bit and then head back to the hotel and get our bags for a 2 pm train. Probably hit the Santa Maria Maggiore either on the way there or back.
Any other must see spots in that short amount of time?
We're heading to Sorrento for a week and then have a villa off of Lake Trasimeno for a week after that.
We're going to cram 24 hours into Rome - basically the afternoon of the 24th and the morning of the 25th before we take a train to Naples and then transfer to Sorrento.
We're staying right next to the train station our one night in Rome for ease of access for the train to Naples. It's 2 families and 4 kids. 6, 8, 10 and 11. It'll be a lot of walking for them, so we're going to have to take breaks, but I think it's doable. Cabs/Ubers might be involved if they just totally crash.
The plan is to walk across town to the Vatican that afternoon. Probably make a few stops along the way at the Pantheon/Piazza Nevona area. Let the kids recharge with some gelato and then on the Vatican area.
The next morning, the plan is to walk to the Colosseum and forum area. We tried to book a private tour, but looks like most are full now, so we may just walk around the area for a bit and then head back to the hotel and get our bags for a 2 pm train. Probably hit the Santa Maria Maggiore either on the way there or back.
Any other must see spots in that short amount of time?
Posted on 5/24/23 at 11:32 am to Slippy
Less time in Rome.
Posted on 5/24/23 at 11:58 am to TheWiz
I think I like Rome better than most people on this board
Posted on 5/24/23 at 12:03 pm to geauxpurple
Started a solo 21 day trip in Rome last spring .... was blown away by the magnitude and grandeur. I walked 47 miles in 4 days taking it all in. Don't miss the Vatican Museums and the Borghese Gallery. Did a few walking food tours, which were decent. Also caught an AS ROMA match ... magical beginning to the trip (also hit Cinque Terre, Florence, Venice, Naples and the Amalfi Coast)
Posted on 5/24/23 at 1:51 pm to H2O Tiger
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We're doing Tuscany in July.
Where in Tuscany? We'll be in Greve for a couple of nights in September.
Posted on 5/24/23 at 2:10 pm to geauxpurple
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I think I like Rome better than most people on this board
I love Rome, but I was last there in May, 2017, and even in mid-May, everything was already crowded and hot. I think people go in the summer and are just miserable in the crowds and the heat. If you stand in line in the heat for two hours to get tickets for the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, you might not like Rome either.
Rome is one of those destinations where you can certainly have a bad time if you go in July or August, or if you don't plan properly.
Posted on 5/24/23 at 2:14 pm to VABuckeye
We rented a villa outside of Cortona
Posted on 5/24/23 at 2:17 pm to GOP_Tiger
I love it as well, and it was hot when I was there, but we stayed in Trastevere and walked or took the tram or buses everywhere. I think having an AirBnB away from the crowds probably helped. I also planned most things out so we weren't in long lines or anything.
Posted on 5/24/23 at 2:20 pm to Slippy
Just got back last week. If you can, take one day, rent a car, and drive to Lake Bracciano. You won't regret it...
Posted on 5/24/23 at 2:35 pm to Slippy
Virgilio a Campo de Fiori is a good cafe on the Fiore square. Great early evening spot to be when in Rome.
A good Florence cafe on a little alley next to the Duomo in Florence is El Sasso di Dante. The owner is one of the sternest looking guys you will ever see. But he takes care of every customer like they were the only one in the place. No nonsence kind of guy.
A good Florence cafe on a little alley next to the Duomo in Florence is El Sasso di Dante. The owner is one of the sternest looking guys you will ever see. But he takes care of every customer like they were the only one in the place. No nonsence kind of guy.
This post was edited on 5/24/23 at 5:37 pm
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