re: T-ZERO DAYS until Italy, final logistics to-do list

Don't want to hijack your thread, but it looks like you've gotten plenty of responses.

We're heading to Italy in September and are still trying to finalize plans. We're going to have 13 nights and are going to Rome/Florence/Venice. It seems some people love Cinque Terre and others aren't as impressed. Would it be worth trying to make four stops in that short of a time frame?

If not Cinque Terre, then what about the Amalfi Coast? We'll knock out all of the must-see tourist items, but are much more into exploring and getting a feel for the cities.

Advice is appreciated.