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Old 01-26-2007, 05:21 PM   #1
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I am heading to Italy in March to run the Rome Marathon. We will spend 5 days there before touring the rest of the country. Any tips for 'must see's' or recommended hostels?
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Well... I wouldnt miss anything in Rome! Anywhere you go will be just drop dead gorgeous!!

Good luck on the marathon! and don't forget to throw a coin into Fontana di Trevi!!
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I love Italy. No worries about "must sees." There is so much culture and history in Italy that you can't see everything in one trip. When I was over there I tried to see as much of the history as I possibly could in the first few days and then I tried to discover the Italian culture by staying away from the tourist traps for 5 or 6 days. Most people go to Rome, Venice, and Milan. But also go to the small cities and out in the country. Italians are very friendly.

Are you going by train?
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We are flying from Rome to Milan but are looking into train costs from Milan to Lake Como or Milan to Florence & Pisa. We are finishing in Pisa and flying back to London from there.
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I should tell you, and most others will, go to Pisa for 2-3 hours and leave. Don't plan days there or anything. Once you see the leaning tower and hang at a cafe, thats it. It is TOTALLY worth going, just don't plan a lot of time there.
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You know, I have never been to Pisa. I should check it out when I go back in a few years.
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Pisa is a short ride from Florence. I left around 10am and was back by 4p including touring the tower, cathedral, and a local sandwich shop.

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I am thinking of visiting Venice, Milan, Florence and Naples (in addition to the 5 days in Rome) Is this possible and how many days would you suggest for each?
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I did that same trip pretty much in about 3 weeks. My suggestions are:
Venice arrival day, 3 full days.
Florence, if you like museums, 3 days, if not 2 days
Napoli, Use as a base to go to Sorrento and other areas on the Almalfi coast. Maybe Capri or Ischia Island. Don't go to Procida though
Milan arrival day, 3 full days.
And Rome of course.
You should finish in Napoli and fly back to London from there. You will get a cheaper flight out of Napoli, and you aren't going to want to hang in Pisa that long, more of a day trip, so flying out there isn't too logical... Atleast to me its not. Hope this helps some. I have a shit load of info on Italy and what not. Feel free to ask away
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Thanks for your help. I think my friend has already booked our flight back to London though :S
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I can't wait to hear about your trip! I am going to Italy June 3-18, and I am looking at a few of the places you are hitting. Marc873 got me addicted to the island of Ischia (which if you stay in Naples would be a beautiful day trip). By the looks and sounds of it (haven't been there yet so I cannot stake my life on this) it is a much more mellow, less touristy version of Capri with some lovely baths (SPA DAY!!)
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