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14 nights in June. 3 night stay in Capri?

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Arriving for the Italy portion of the trip from Paris on June 14th early morning:

Venice (2 nights)

Florence (5 nights) - daytrip to CT, daytrip(s) exploring Tuscany

Capri (3 nights)

Rome (4 nights)

Is this itinerary a bit too much? Originally had planned to stay in CT for 2 nights, but ghastly afraid that the June crowds during the day may hinder the experience just for those better 4-6 hours in the evening. Not too interested in the hiking either, so ended up deciding that a tour from walkaboutflorence may suffice just for the views. Instead added in a trip just to Capri (via fast train to naples+ferry) to enjoy the island for a few days which we figure may have a few more options to do than in CT. Also, bounded using public transportation only so renting a car isn't an option. Wondering if anyone could provide a critique and alternate suggestions to consider?

We're 2 mid 20s travelling relatively light so walking around with luggage isn't too big of a concern. Main thoughts right now are:

1) Is basing in Sorrento and splitting the two full days we have to Capri/Positano worth considering? Afraid that the 3 nights is far too little time plus the travel time everyday may compound to a very rushed feeling.

2) Ideally if we didn't go to Capri, we'd bump Florence back to 6 nights (net 3 days when subtracting side trips) and have 2 extra days to play with. Not really sure what to do with those extra 2 days (More time in Venice? 1 or 2 nights in Verona/Orvieto/Siena?)

3) Any day trips from Rome worth considering that we could do if more nights are added?

Appreciate any feedback!

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Island of Capri is beautiful but tiny, there is not much to do there for multiple days.

Florence to Capri is a long trip I imagine and ferries over to Capri don't leave very late so will need to depart early to make that work.
Given your time I would probably recommend staying in Sorrento and do a day trip to Capri and one to visit the Amalfi Coast towns of Positano, Amalfi and Ravello.
Personally I would skip the CT for this trip, remove 1 day from Florence and give to Sorrento so you allow yourself enough time for AC. Ideally Positano would be done on a different day than Amalfi/Ravello.

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We stayed for a week this past September in Positano and found it to be a wonderful town and an easy base for the rest of the Amalfi Coast. Capri was our least favorite town.....touristy, cruise ships, overcrowded and the Blue Grotto, in our opinion, way over hyped.

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I agree with most of what has been said, except that I would stay one night on Capri. We did it as a day trip from Sorrento, and felt rushed to be sure to make the return ferry. To me, Anacapri was more interesting than Capri town.

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As much as I love Capri, I go for a week every other year...I think you are spreading yourselves too thin....I suggest thaat you add 1 night to Venice and consider it a " stay above Rome trip" do Naples, archeological sites, A/C and islands on another trip for a week or longer!

If you have to do it....think about it, you are running around terraced hilly towns in CT, so why do it again in AC?

I would experience an island stay put on magical Capri for 2 nights or 3 if you cut some time in Florence area...once the day trippers leave it is a different place....more affordable stays are obviously in Anacapri...if Capri does not appeal for that long then check out Ischia for 3 nights not ritzy but lot's to do, beaches, archeological sites, beautiful gardens, spas, hikes and more...very few Americans go there so you will truly feel like you are in ITALY...it is a large island with 4 major towns..for a short trip I recommend staying near the main town called "Porto" you can take a boat tour around the island to see the other towns. The island is known for volcanic water spas...amazing!

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