Italy for 2 weeks - Sep '08

[bart604]

First off, it’s an awesome community you have got here. I have been browsing the message boards for a while now and all your world wide travel stories has made me decide that I don't want to be the only uncool kid who hasn't been to Europe yet :D

I am planning to go to Italy either during the last week of July or the first week of September for 2 weeks. I know 2 weeks is not a lot, but once you start working, you should be happy with what you get

This is a draft of my itinerary. I plotted down the route after seeing the map of Italy, so I am not sure whether this is the best possible route yet.

NYC – Rome
Rome: 3 days
Rome – Florence
Florence: 2 days
Florence – Venice
Venice: 2 days
Venice – Milan
Milan: 1 day
Milan – Cinque Terre
Cinque Terre: 2 days

Cinque Terre – Rome, via Pisa 1 day

This is where my itinerary needs some tinkering Can I do day trips to Pompeii and Naples from Rome or is it better to go to Naples for 2 days? I would also like to go to Amalfi coast. But, I don't know whether I can squeeze that in.

Can this be done or am I trying to see too many places in 2 weeks? Is there anything interesting to see in Milan for a day or should I just skip it?

Other than the fact that I want to spend 2 weeks in Italy, nothing is set on stone yet. So, please feel free to make any suggestions.

This would be my first trip to Europe. So, I really appreciate your suggestions.

Thanks!