I am reworking my 5 days in Italy before we depart from Rome on a cruise to Naples, Sicily and Sardinia.
July 31, arrive MXP, staying one night.
8/1
8/2
8/3, staying the night, near Spanish Steps.
8/4 Cruise departs Rome, have to check in by 5 pm
We have been to Milan and Rome multiple times, including a 10 week stay in Rome in 1996, so for this trip we don't want to add another night in either, we'll just enjoy our 24 hours in each.
For the 2 nights between Milan and Rome, considering Florence or Verona. I have been to both once. My husband has not been to Verona. We are leaning toward Florence, because the only time we were there was with a car (what a nightmare), and a 4 year old child.
If we choose Verona we could see an opera at the amphitheater (already checked the calendar). Verona is in the veneto region, so, better wine for me.
I have a splurge budget for these 2 nights. What would you choose?