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Italy, Ciao Bella
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items I spent 8 nights in Italy during the holidays for my honeymoon. Winter is not the ideal time to go to Italy because allot of the restaurants and businesses are closed for winter, however, it is definitely cheaper than peak season.
Map
Sections
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Rome
Florence
Venice
Tuscany
Rome
We spent four nights in Rome and enjoed all of the following
We booked the Rome Cavalieri Waldorf Astoria. Quite pricey but worth it for our honeymoon
Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel
An Interesting and unique way to see Ancient Rome via segway
Rome Segway Tour
Book your train tickets here
EN - Trenitalia
one of the most expensive meals i have ever had but well worth it ! beautiful scenic views of rome from the restaurant. a must if you are in rome
Rome Cavalieri Waldorf Astoria | La Pergola Rome Restaurant
Go to the historic Spanish Steps and continue to the luxury shops nearby. Some of the best shopping is found in these streets
Shopping Near Spanish Steps
The Rail system in Europe is one of the best. I love going to Italy and traveling by train to maximize my travel time, this is Helpful video that will explain how the train system works and how to book a tix
How to travel by train in Italy in 2024 🇮🇹🚅
Take a day trip from Rome to Pompei. The speed train will arrive in less than 2 hours and cost less than 60 Euros per person. The TIckets to Pompei Archeological Park are separate. This was an amazing day trip.
Trenitalia- Rome to Pompei Speed Train
Spending a day exploring Pompei is a must. So much history to learn about in this ancient city
Pompeii Sites Official Pompeii Archaeological Site
If you are going to see the Vatican make sure to buy the SKIP THE LINE tickets otherwise you will be in line for a very long time.
Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St Peter’s Basilica Guided Tour
Purchase skip-the-line tickets online to avoid long lines at the door, or join guided tours which allow for special access to restricted areas.
Colosseum
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Located at the foot of Palatine Hill, the Forum is surrounded by ruins of Rome's most important government buildings. It's usually visited alongside the famous Colosseum.
Roman Forum
The commercial, political and religious center of ancient Rome, which features the Arch of Septimus Severus, Temple of Saturn, Arch of Titus and the House of the Vestals.
Palatine Hill -
Certainly the most famous and photographed fountain in Rome, legend has it that whoever throws a coin into the pond will return to Rome.
Trevi Fountain -
Located in the heart of Rome, this vibrant and elegant square is surrounded by 18th-century buildings augmented by the colorful flowers that adorn the Spanish Steps. The elegant steps by Francesco de Sanctis (1723-1726) consist of twelve flights of v...
Spanish Steps -
A must!!! Maximize your limited time in Rome and bypass the seemingly endless ticket line at the Colosseum. The special ticket further grants you exclusive access to the arena floor where gladiators once stood. Hear the behind-the-scenes history of f...
Colosseum Arena Floor, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Guided Tour
Florence
We spent four nights in Florence and took the train to and from other Italian destinations as day trips.
Delicious food with a view of the Ponte Vecchio in Florence
Golden View Firenze
with viator tours
Florence Duomo Tour with Brunelleschi's Dome Climb
The Ponte Vecchio is a medieval stone closed-spandrel segmental arch bridge over the Arno, in Florence, Italy. The only bridge in Florence spared from destruction during World War II, it is noted for the shops built along it; building shops on such b...
Ponte Vecchio Bridge in Florence
Make sure to see the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore' in Florence. You can purchase a skip the line tour on Viator to go up to the top of the Duomo for magnificent pics. You can also travel downstairs to the original church on which the current ...
Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore | Opera Duomo Firenze
I still have my italian made leather boots and they look just as good as when i purchased them 14 years ago.
Leonardo Shoes -
Venice
We Visited Venice via train on a day trip. Next time I go I would like to stay in Venice for at least 3 days
Take a boat taxi to Plaza San Marco to begin your journey. Full of so much history and picturesque sites
Piazza San Marco - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Photos)
If you do not know what to see this tour is a good start- Basilica San Marco Doge's Palace and a gondola tour. - walking tour of Venice’s colorful neighborhoods and the Rialto markets, Cruise along the Grand Canal on a romantic gondola ride, Explore...
Venice In a Day: Basilica San Marco, Doges Palace & Gondola ride
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Tuscany
We did a day tour from Florence to the Tuecany region. It was so beautiful I would like to go back and rent a home for at least 1 month.
If you dont mind sitting in a tour bus with strangers this is a great option to see the beautiful countryside of Tuscany for a great price, you see Siena, San Gimignano- stops at a winery , and Pisa.
Tuscany Day Trip from Florence: Siena, San Gimignano, Pisa and Lunch at a Winery