Exploring Italy: Positano, Florence, Venice
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Cindy La
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Italy
Positano
Venice
Florence
Amalfi Coast
Food & Wine
City Travel
Beaches
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While Rome is the capital city of Italy and an essential visit for your first trip to Italy, you'll want to explore other major cities during your second trip around one of the most beautiful countries in Europe. Making your way through Positano, Florence and Venice will give you an even better taste of the historical arts and beautiful beaches that Italy has to offer.
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Things to do (or redo) in Rome
Make a wish at The Trevi Fountain
Eat gelato at the Spanish Steps (for Roman Holiday fans)
Gaze at the Colosseum
Be in awe inside of the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City
Stick your hand in the Mouth of Truth (for Roman Holiday Fans)
Rent a car and drive 3.5 hours to Positano.
Things to do in Positano
Relax at Spiaggia Grande beach
Shop at the many rows of clothing shops and art galleries
Dance at Music on the Rocks
Take a day ferry to Capri, then take a tour to Grotto Azzura
Drive one hour to Amalfi: spend the day walking around
Visit Villa Cimbrone (beautiful gardens / terrace views)
Drive six hours to Florence
Things to do in Florence
Visit Duomo Cathedral
See panoramic views of the city at the hilltop of Piazzale Michelangelo
Museum hop at: Galleria dell'Accademia (David Statue) & Uffizi Gallery (huge museum including Botticelli's Venus)
Shop at San Lorenzo outdoor market
Drive three hours to Venice
Things to do in Venice
Take a gondola ride
Feed the pigeons at St. Market Square
Shop at the many boutique stores while exploring around
Take a 10-minute ferry ride to Murano Island (known for glass making)
Stop by Pisa to take a quick photo with the Leaning Tower of Pisa as you make your way back to Rome to catch a flight home.
Places to eat & drink in Rome, Positano, Florence & Venice
Ristorante Moma in Rome: Located near Via Veneto, this restaurant features modern Italian cuisine with a variety of wines. Open for lunch and dinner.
Rada Restaurant in Positano: This upscale rooftop restaurant overlooks the famous Spiaggia Grande beach and is located right above Music on the Rocks. Have dinner here, then go dancing afterwards.
Osteria del Cinghiale Bianco in Florence: Offers of variety of Tuscan dishes. Try the truffle pasta.
Osteria Anice Stellato in Venice: A modern Venetian cuisine restaurant with a nice atmosphere and canal-side tables.
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