To be clear, Florence is like 250 miles, not really nearby

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Mar 27, 2024
6:38:44am

oxcoug Truly Addicted User

Doesn't mean you can't do it but lots of great stuff that's much closer for day trip purposes.

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oxcoug

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5 days in Rome. Is there enough to do & see to just stay there the whole time?

Lifi

Mar 27, 12:25am

Vatican City (St. Peter's Basilica, Square). The Roman Forum. The Coliseum.

BYUCougarsFan

Mar 27, 12:31am

We went in the winter (Jan) so there weren't many lines, though. So it was easy.

BYUCougarsFan

Mar 27, 12:32am

Day trip to Florence would be awesome

Lifi

Mar 27, 7:46pm

Yes- in addition to seeing all the main sites, I’d leave lots of time for just

HugoStiglitz

Mar 27, 12:39am

^^^^ this! Stroll, eat some pizza, have some gelato. Rinse and repeat.

Soy Celeste

Mar 27, 5:28am

Agree. Take an evening walk from the Spanish Steps to Piazza Navona.

Everyman

Mar 27, 7:50am

Yes. Plenty.

Soupie

Mar 27, 1:01am

A side trip to nearby Florence and the Rome temple

Crowgar

Mar 27, 5:52am

To be clear, Florence is like 250 miles, not really nearby

oxcoug

Mar 27, 6:38am

Also, Florence is at least an overnighter.

Supercoug

Mar 27, 6:40am

If you want to do it right, for sure.

oxcoug

Mar 27, 7:55am

You take an incredibly scenic train ride

Crowgar

Mar 28, 10:24am

You can easily keep yourself occupied for five days in Rome. We were just there for four and left lots unseen.

Supercoug

Mar 27, 6:39am

Be sure to make time to visit this place:

Acorn

Mar 27, 7:05am

Seconded. That place is a trip.

Natedog916

Mar 27, 7:54am

We were there for a week in December and felt it wasn’t long enough.

Natedog916

Mar 27, 7:06am

We love Rome but get sick of it after about 3 days. But definitely tons to see

doubled1981

Mar 27, 8:07am

3 is plenty. Take 2 and add Florence; you won’t be sorry

byujdmba

Mar 27, 8:56am

I was there earlier this month. Here's what we did in THREE days:

Doogal McCougar

Mar 27, 8:56am

You walked 30 miles in Rome!

Lifi

Mar 27, 7:40pm

After Sistine, Colleseum, Tivoli outside of Rome is worth it & the LDS temple.

Forzaitalia

Mar 27, 9:05am

Ristorante Arturo, close to the Vatican. Amazing food. We eat there

Utefaninenemyland

Mar 27, 8:09pm

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