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apples99
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Italy in October
We are headed to Italy in October 
It was a spur if the moment decision, and we always, always wanted to go.. We're flying into Venice and flying back tto NY from Rome.. all together a total of 8 full days.
Now I have two options with so many days at each..
2 Venice
2 Florence
4 Rome (with a side trip to Capri if possible)
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1 Venice
2 Florence
5 Rome (side trip to Capri)
I keep juggling both, help please!! We're not looking for a "relaxing" vacation per se, but a semi lesiurely one. 
Grazie Mille 
Message edited 8/23/2010 9:57:45 AM.
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Re: Italy in October
yay. october is a GREAT time to go!!!!!
I would do
2 venice
3 florence with at least one side trip (Siena, Pisa, San Gimignano)
3 rome with a side trip to Capri (you can take the express train to Naples and go from there but it's a full day trip!)
have a great time!!!!!
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| Posted 8/23/10 10:19 AM |
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apples99
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Re: Italy in October
oo Pisa is near Florence.. didn;t realize that!! Thank you!!
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| Posted 8/23/10 10:22 AM |
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MrsA714
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Re: Italy in October
Out of your 2 options, I would go with:
2 Venice
2 Florence
4 Rome (with a side trip to Capri if possible)
And October is a fantastic time to go! Weather is great and most of the attractions, sites, museums, etc. are not as crowded as in the summer months.
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| Posted 8/23/10 10:36 AM |
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DiamondGirl
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Re: Italy in October
Posted by Ophelia
yay. october is a GREAT time to go!!!!!
I would do
2 venice
3 florence with at least one side trip (Siena, Pisa, San Gimignano)
3 rome with a side trip to Capri (you can take the express train to Naples and go from there but it's a full day trip!)
have a great time!!!!!
ITA...I would add a day to Florence to day trip to Siena/ San Gimignano.
3 days in Rome is plenty IMO.
Italy in the Fall is the best 
HAVE FUN 
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| Posted 8/23/10 11:05 AM |
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apples99
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Re: Italy in October
Thanks ladies.. I just emailed my travel agent with days.. lets see how it works out.. I'm soo excited!!! 
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| Posted 8/23/10 12:10 PM |
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Re: Italy in October
i would do 2 venice, 2 florence, 4 rome...there's a lot to see in rome...
you'll just have to go back again!! to see it all!!
we spent 1 week in rome, split a week b/w flor./ven and 1 week in sicily
u will love italy..have a blast, eat gelato everyday more than once a day!!LOL! and bring sneakers!!
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| Posted 8/23/10 1:10 PM |
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apples99
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Re: Italy in October
sneakers it is!! i remember having gelato in spain.. i hope i'd be able to squeeze through the plane doors
my TA said 1 day in Venice, when I told him my "to do" list..  is this true???
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MrsA714
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Re: Italy in October
Posted by ar31
my TA said 1 day in Venice, when I told him my "to do" list.. is this true???
Venice is probably one of my favorite cities so I couldn't do just one day. I would do at least 2.
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| Posted 8/24/10 2:32 PM |
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Re: Italy in October
Posted by ar31
sneakers it is!! i remember having gelato in spain.. i hope i'd be able to squeeze through the plane doors
my TA said 1 day in Venice, when I told him my "to do" list.. is this true???
what is on your venice to do list?
i think 2 days...you don't want to rush..you want to get the feel of it!
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| Posted 8/24/10 5:21 PM |
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Re: Italy in October
Posted by MrsA714
Posted by ar31
my TA said 1 day in Venice, when I told him my "to do" list.. is this true???
Venice is probably one of my favorite cities so I couldn't do just one day. I would do at least 2.
I agree - Venice is one of my favorite places. I would want at least 2 days there. I loved Florence too but if I had to cut one city shorter (out of Rome, Florence or Venice) I would choose Florence. You can hit the highlights in a day (a very busy day but it can be done).
I went to Italy in October and it was a PERFECT time to go! Enjoy!
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| Posted 8/26/10 10:25 PM |
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apples99
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Re: Italy in October
thanks ladies.. just booked it all
so far prices have been great.. i hoping we can limit our expenses in Italy as well.. don't want to break the bank.. 
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| Posted 8/30/10 9:25 AM |
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apples99
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Re: Italy in October
Another q
-- any recommendations on tuscan countryside food and wine tours.. i started running for extra  in anticipation of this eating binge i will be doing.. 
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