My wife and I are celebrating our 10 year wedding anniversary with a 2 week trip to Italy, starting with 2-3 days in Venice, then the same in each of Florence, Tuscany and Rome. We’re flying into Venice Oct 10, departing ROme Oct 24. Any recommendations on places to see/things to do while there, plus places to stay would be appreciated – as would any other tips or tricks you could share.
Specific questions include :
- Accomodations (huge issue! - background below)
- Travel tips through Tuscany - wineries to visit, how to get around without a car, tour possibilities
- Rome tours/tour guides
- Best ways to travel between these locations - and time to allow
As background, I’m a very young just-turned-50, and she is 39. We both want to bask in art and history, and our focus is really feeling like we are in Italy. We love good food and good wine (sometimes a little too much!), laughter, and people. We’re both physically fit, pretty hip & fashionable but still quite real, and want some good nightlife as well, so recommendations on dance, theater, and nightclubs – whether more mainstream or a little more out there - are definitely appreciated. We’re planning to walk everywhere, take tons of photos, and generally take a break from a very hectic business schedule.
In terms of accommodation we’ve got a fair bit of leeway in price, although when you get into the 300+ euro range we definitely flinch! We don’t like polyester bedspreads or hotels that could be in any city. It’s history and character we’re after! Having said that, reliable high speed internet access is mandatory, as are hot showers/baths and at least a moderate amount of room to move around. Balconies overlooking squares, thoroughfares, and canals are a serious bonus. I’m a light sleeper, but I guess I can use ear plugs …
We know we’re leaving the planning late, but any help you could provide would be much appreciated!
TIA – R.