Hi we are planning to stay in Venice for 2 days and would like to go to Verona during one of the 2 days and then continue our trip to Florence and Rome. So the trip would be arriving in Venice -> Verona -> Venice -> Florence ->Rome. Is there a discount rail pass where we could purchase? or is point-to-point rail ticket the cheapest way? Do they offer discount for round trip ticket (Venice->Verona?) What is the approx cost? thanks in advance.
Posted by
Portlandia
3313 posts
Point to point is likely to be your best bet for flexibility and economy. Go to www.trenitalia.it for sample schedules.
Posted by
Carbondale, IL, USA
1201 posts
While doug has given you a technically correct answer, I'll chime in with another point of view.
Two days in Venice is not really enough time to savor Venice. there is plenty to do in Venice for quite a bit longer than what you have allocated.
I would suggest that you not do a daytrip to Verona in the short time you have in Venice.
In addition, Venice is one of the most expensive places to stay in Italy. why spend the extra money and then run off to Verona for all day.
If you must see Verona, stay your two days in Venice and then travel to Verona. eithere stay overnight or then continue your trip to Florence the same day.
Posted by
Columbus, OH, USA
2086 posts
Lots of opinions I'm sure, but I loved Verona and felt that one day in Venice was ample. I really don't plan on one day in any destination but did not regret my one day there; I know I am in a minority on Venice. Point to point is cheap enough if you hit the right trains and the trip would probably be an hour to an hour and one half each way (??). You really can't lose anyway you slice it...it's all beautiful. We spent 4 weeks in Italy last Sept/Oct and had a ball.
Posted by
Seattle, WA, USA
7737 posts
I'm not doubting his own experience but Denny is definitely in the minority when it comes to Venice, as he acknowledges. Venice is absolutely beautiful and for most people two days will barely begin to do it justice, especially since you'll be recovering from jet lag. Unless you're one of those travelers who likes to put checkmarks next to as many places as possible, in which case go for it. (^_^)
Posted by
Atlanta
3262 posts
Hi Jenny,
I'm another of the minority who would vote for more time in Verona and less time in Venice!
Posted by
Myrtle Beach, USA
12315 posts
I love Verona but 2 days in Venice isn't much. You should explore Venice while you are there and put Verona on another day.
Posted by
Twin Cities, Minnesota
2001 posts
I vote for more time in Venice. I was there 3 days in 2008 and didn't even scratch the surface. The joy of Venice isn't really the 'tourist' spots-it is just wandering round, getting lost and stopping for wine &/or coffee along the way. I can't wait to return-hopefully, in 2010. I liked the suggestion of stopping in Verona on the way to Florence.
Posted by
OP
Seattle, WA, USA
172 posts
Thanks for everyone's suggestion! So is Verona on the way to Florence?? So I could actually do Venice (2 days) ->Verona (half day? on my way to Florence) -> Florence (3 days) -> Rome (3 days)? How does this sound? Thanks!
Posted by
vancouver, bc, canada
421 posts
starting to question my own plans now
3 nights in venice
3 nights in Florence
1 night milan
Posted by
Vancouver, BC, Canada
47 posts
I think you have to remember that when you are spending three nights you are really only having two full days in a city. With the travelling and settling in and normally checkout if around 11 AM the third day does not count for much. If it were me Michael - I would skip the night in Milan and spend an extra day in either Venice or Florance. When we went to Milan we were lucky enough to get to see the "Last Supper" but we found it a very busy and confusing city just to stay one night. Of course, that is only my opinion.
Posted by
Seattle, WA, USA
7737 posts
There's a reason that the first trip to Italy for so many is either Venice-Florence-Rome or the reverse. For the vast majority of travelers, they are the three most easily appreciated and accessed cities in the country. Italy has no shortage of absolutely amazing places to visit, so you just have to prioritize.
Posted by
WPB, FL & Firenze
3112 posts
Verona isn't on the most direct train route from Venice to Florence, but you can go from Venice to Verona and then from Verona to Florence without having to back track. Check Trenitalia website for schedules. Also, Verona is one of the "Grandi Stazioni" so you can click on that tab and get details about baggage storage and other services at the Verona train station. Stopping for the day in Verona on your way from Venice to Florence would be a good option to consider.
Posted by
Tel Aviv
15791 posts
Easy to see Verona as a day "stop." I did just that from Milan to Venice, leaving my luggage at the Verona train station. I enjoyed my day there, but I loved Venice much more. I also stopped for a 1/2 day in Padua en route from Venice to Florence.
OTOH wherever you go, you will miss much more than you will see, so you will go back.
Don't try to see everything, try to enjoy everything you see.