Best of Italy (2 Weeks)

Hello all! This is similar to a trip I took in May of 2006 that I have made improvements on... learning from both good times and misjudgements. (Mainly, the amount of time spent in each city. ) Some people might think that 5 days/nights in Rome is too much, but I disagree. There is so much to see here and I still didn't get to see everything I wanted! This trip was aimed mostly to my own interests, Art, History, and Architecture... I'm not into shopping but I believe a shopper could still enjoy this schedule... Here is a simple overview of the schedule.


DAY               PLAN                                                                                                  SLEEP IN

    1                  Arrive in Rome, stroll city and get oriented, Dinner.................................. Rome
    2                  Visit Colosseum, Forum, and Palatine Hill................................................ Rome
    3                  Spanish Steps, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain................................................. Rome
    4                  Vatican City, St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican Museum/Sistine Chapel........... Rome
    5                  National Museum of Rome, Free to Roam in Rome.................................. Rome
    6                  To Florence, Uffizi Gallery*  (reserve ahead)........................................ Florence
    7                  Day-trip to Pisa................................................................................. Florence
    8                  Accademia*, Duomo, Evening stroll to Piazalle Michaelangelo............. Florence  
    9                  To Venice, St. Mark's Square/Basilica, Frari Church**........................... Venice
    10               Free day in Venice, walking/shopping, Rialto Bridge............................... Venice
    11               Optional Day-Trip(s) (Verona, Padua,Vicenza)........................................ Venice
    12               Doge's Palace, Accademia Museum, or Island Hopping............................ Venice
    13               To Milan, Duomo, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele......................................... Milan
    14               da Vinci's The Last Supper (Reservations mandatory), Sforza Castle........ Milan
    15               Fly Home (Milan-Malpensa Airport)

*These places are closed on Mondays, so schedule accordingly by switching days if necessary.
** Frari Church is closed Sundays in August.
If you have any questions or suggestions just email me at:         sarah_trs@yahoo.com