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Rome Itinerary

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First time traveling outside the U.S. and have setup an itinerary for our trip. Anyone familiar with Rome have any tips or tricks for the below?

Rome itinerary
Day 1 - Walk the streets of Rome
Arrive in Rome at noon
Check in: Hotel Principessa Isabella
Day 1 Recon walk (Spanish Steps, Piazza Navoli, Trevi, etc)
Dinner: That's Amore
Dessert: Giolitti

Day 2 - Roman History
Breakfast:Saint Eustachio II Caffe
Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, Pantheon
Dinner: Cantina Dei Papi or Pane E Salame
Dessert: Two Sizes

Day 3 - Tivoli Roman History
Train to Tivoli
Breakfast: Flos Cafe
Villa D Este / Villa Adriana
Train to Rome
Dinner: Piccolu Buco
Dessert: Frigidarium

Day 4 - Florence Day Trip
Train to Florence
Breakfast: Ditta Artigianale
Florence Duomo
Palazzo Vecchio / Basilica of Santa Croce
Dinner: La Proscitutteria
Dessert: Edoardo
Train back to Rome

Day 5 - Castle & Vatican
Breakfast: La Casa Del Tazza d'Oro
Castel Sant'Angelo and Saint peters basillica
Dinner: Pizza Zizza
Dessert: Venchi

Day 6 - Trastevere Relaxation
Breakfast: Roscioli Caffe Pasticceria
Trastevere
Dinner: Freni e Frizioni
Dessert: Pompi

Day 7 - Tuscany Wine Trip
Train to Florence
Breakfast: Caffe Rosano
Florence: Chianti Wineries Tour with Food and Wine Tasting
Dessert: La Strega Nocciola
Train back to Rome

Day 8 - Head Home
Breakfast: Trecaffe
Leave airport 12 noon

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Suggest you stay in Florence for a night or two rather than making 2 day trips if possible

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You don’t say when you will be taking this trip but you need to be flexible if the weather turns. For example the trip to the two Tivoli sites would not be fun in the pouring rain, and maybe not in the middle of a 40c heatwave. You also need to be aware that strikes can affect plans for train travel; but at least thet give you ample warning of impending strikes.

I see your hotel is close to the Borghese Gallery with its incredible collection of sculptures by Bernini and paintings by Caravaggio and other greats of the Renaissance. You need to book tickets well in advance.

From Trastevere you could cross the Taber and take a walk through the Jewish Ghetto which has a mix of Roman ruins, including a theatre which was converted to fancy apartments in the 17th Century and reminders of the clearances during WWll. Rick has a guided walk through the area in his Rome guide.

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Don't underestimate the impact of jet lag. I know there are more experienced travelers who have a more helpful take, but I try and keep my first full day (day two of your itinerary) on the lighter side.

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