Rare Bound4Bermuda Posted August 24, 2016 #1 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Although I'm sure the best answer is just wander and explore, my husband would feel more comfortable if we had some type of a game plan--even if it's a general "head [in this direction]" or "check out [whatever] [here]." Please throw out any and all suggestions for what we should check out nearby the following: Venice Would have a whole night free, and an afternoon (4-5 hours) after seeing Doge's Palace, St. Marks Cathedral, & Glass Showroom. What else must we see/do? Bologna We're having a site-packed guided tour throughout the city center with free time to wander and souvenir shop after lunch. Any favorite shops? Florence We have 45 minutes free to explore Church of Santa Croce. (It sounds like the rest of the tour is guided, such as through Accademia Museum.) Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buggins0402 Posted August 24, 2016 #2 Share Posted August 24, 2016 (edited) Although I'm sure the best answer is just wander and explore, my husband would feel more comfortable if we had some type of a game plan--even if it's a general "head [in this direction]" or "check out [whatever] [here]." Please throw out any and all suggestions for what we should check out nearby the following: Venice Would have a whole night free, and an afternoon (4-5 hours) after seeing Doge's Palace, St. Marks Cathedral, & Glass Showroom. What else must we see/do? Bologna We're having a site-packed guided tour throughout the city center with free time to wander and souvenir shop after lunch. Any favorite shops? Florence We have 45 minutes free to explore Church of Santa Croce. (It sounds like the rest of the tour is guided, such as through Accademia Museum.) Thank you! I love Bologna!!! Since its foodie heaven I would look for some food shops. The Eataly shop is probably a great place to start. I also remember an interesting pasta shop walking toward the University from the two towers...sold pasta in the front and had a cooking school in the back. Hope you get to spend a night at least...the town has one of the best vibes in Italy. The right mix of local and tourist and very vibrant, probably because of the university. Link for Eataly... https://www.summerinitaly.com/guide/eataly-bologna Edited August 24, 2016 by buggins0402 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Bound4Bermuda Posted August 25, 2016 Author #3 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Thanks, Buggins! Unfortunately Venice is the only overnight. But this is my first time to Italy, so I'm looking forward to checking out various places to see where I must go back. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare fabnfortysomething Posted August 25, 2016 #4 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Venice Start at either St Marks or P Roma and head for the other Directional arrows at above eye level on buildings will point the way to your destination and yes sometimes those arrows show opposite directions! In other words there is no straight line to get there and you will never find the same route twice but wind your way along getting lost in Venice is actually a contradiction in terms! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Bound4Bermuda Posted August 25, 2016 Author #5 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Thanks, Fab! That's helpful! Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IsanTom Posted August 26, 2016 #6 Share Posted August 26, 2016 Good Info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyStar Posted September 19, 2016 #7 Share Posted September 19, 2016 Although I'm sure the best answer is just wander and explore, my husband would feel more comfortable if we had some type of a game plan--even if it's a general "head [in this direction]" or "check out [whatever] [here]." Please throw out any and all suggestions for what we should check out nearby the following: Venice Would have a whole night free, and an afternoon (4-5 hours) after seeing Doge's Palace, St. Marks Cathedral, & Glass Showroom. What else must we see/do? Bologna We're having a site-packed guided tour throughout the city center with free time to wander and souvenir shop after lunch. Any favorite shops? Florence We have 45 minutes free to explore Church of Santa Croce. (It sounds like the rest of the tour is guided, such as through Accademia Museum.) Thank you! Didn't make it to Bologna but we loved Venice and Florence. Venice is like a maze. You can walk and just see such beautiful buildings. The whole town is history. Florence had some beautiful areas for walking too. You can take some great tours that just walk and see the beauty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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