longer in rome vs. florence

Since you aren't an art aficionado and you really want to see all three, why not Venice 3 nights, Florence 2 nights, and Rome 4 nights. That's what I did my very first trip and it was the best call as Florence was the least interesting to me (although I loved it and have returned). It's hard seeing much of Rome or Venice with less time but it is possible.

I would do 2 Venice, 3 Florence and 4 Rome. Venice was wonderful and I definitely want to visit again, but Tuscany is beautiful and you can spend one of your Florence days taking a day trip to Siena or Arezzo or another Tuscan town if you'd like.

I agree with Leslie on this one. Venice is captivating and two nights is NOT enough. I went for two nights on my honeymoon in 1996; I'm going back this summer for 8 nights! I also spent three nights in Florence and it was my least favorite city (I'm not into art museums myself). Rome is fascinating and there is a lot to see here. I'm spending five nights in Rome over the summer too, and will still be struggling to find time for everything I would like to do. I agree a trip into Tuscany from Florence would be nice, but you really don't have enough time, you'd be doing to much rushing around. That's my opinion.

Four nights in Florence is a long time unless you are doing day trips out of Venice. I think of Venice as a solid two day. We have spent a total of nearly 3 weeks in Rome and still have places to visit for the next trip.

I agree with all the other posters, add any extra nights to Rome as it has the most sights to offer. I went to all 3 cities last October and think Florence was my least favorite. There is so much to do in Rome even if you don't like museums, but definitely do not miss the Vatican museum! We felt very safe walking around even late in the evening.

I would knock Florence down to two nights and add the other two days to Rome. Florence is somewhat small and two days is sufficient to take it in. On my first trip to Italy I spent 4 nights in Florence and it was much too much. % nights in Rome is just about right.

tessie, I agree with the previous replies in terms of adding time to Rome. I'd leave Venice at two days, but whether to spend two or three days in Florence will depend on what you want to see and do. You'll need to also have some idea on your sightseeing in Rome. The Italy Guidebook would be a valuable resource to plan touring, hotels and transportation in all three locations. You might also get a few ideas for sightseeing by having a look at the Itinerary for the RS Venice / Florence / Rome tour (which uses about the same time frame). Happy travels!

Another vote for less time in Florence and more in Rome! We're not big museum people either, but we could wander Rome for months without setting foot in a museum and be perfectly happy.

I would stay 3 nights in Venice,one in Florence and 5 nights in Rome. Rome is one of the greatest cities in the world to visit.

Another vote for adding time to Venice by subtracting from Florence. So much to do in Venice, Florence has great Art museums but Venice is pure magic.