What time of year? I love Florence, but I might not recommend a short visit at certain times of the

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I am taking my sister and my cousin for their very international trip and we chose Rome. I was wondering if it would be better hotels on las vegas strip to do other areas outside of Rome? We are flying on special passes so we must go in and out of Rome but would love for them to see other areas outside of Rome. How many days would you suggest to see the city? I have been there before but don't want to rush them.
If you choose someplace else for three or so nights you might consider going to that place upon arrival so as not to have to split up the nights in Rome, and it's best to have Rome at the end so you aren't rushed getting to the airport for departure.
Or, you could do a few nights (2 or 3) elsewhere, hotels on las vegas strip perhaps Florence. If you choose to spend a few nights out of Rome, head immediately to that destination upon landing in Rome. Put your Rome stay at the end of the trip.
As for where to go, you might think about what your interests are: seeing a small hill town, Renaissance art and history, beachside, etc. Also, if you are willing to rent a vehicle (I would not for such a short trip, since the rental process itself takes up time, but that is my opinion.)
We prefer to stay outside hotels on las vegas strip of very busy cities, especially when your Ivano cooks for you and is a fabulous tour gue. One of his best tours is a midnight hotels on las vegas strip tour of Rome--after all the tourists went to sleep.
I always thought I could spend a week in Rome alone, so much to see but with 8 days you might want to take the train to Florence hotels on las vegas strip one of my favorites; buy "skip the Line" tickets to the Academia to see David and the Uffizi if you love Art. You could see quite a bit in a full day but overnight would be the best. Easy walking to all the sites. Don't waste time to Pizza, its quaint and touristy and if you are clostraphobic you wont make it to the top of the tower. I would rather go to Assisi which gives you a taste of the Tuscan country side on the trip there and it is worth the view and the monastery visit.
hotels on las vegas strip Thanks all for the great information. I think going to Florence and Sienna is on the list for sure. I have seen so much of Rome (I work flights there) wasn't sure if they would feel cheated if I only booked 4 nights. I have never been to Florence but have been to Pisa. I will check if Florence is doable hotels on las vegas strip for side trips to other areas. Otherwise maybe 2 nights there and 2 nights in Sienna and 4 nights in Rome.
4) The markets around San Lorenzo. Like to shop? Oh, boy! Great shopping here at the San Lorenzo markets. And since it is close by, why not stop into the Central Market to see/taste every Italian food your heart/tastebuds require?
How do you count the 8 days? If arrival and departure days are in those 8, there are only 6 useful days. Moving to anothe city kills the better part of a day with travel and checking into a hotel. Thus I think daytrips from Rome is the better choice. Especially consider non-city daytrips to prevent urban overload. hotels on las vegas strip Ostia Antica, Tivoli, and perhaps Orvietto would do. Also, don't schedule everything rigidly, as some days may not have outdoor hotels on las vegas strip touring weather.
What time of year? I love Florence, but I might not recommend a short visit at certain times of the year. If you do go and your stay falls on a Sunday-Monday, make sure you know what things will be open/closed. Make advance entry reservations hotels on las vegas strip to sights that offer them.
When you think 2 nights Florence, 2 nights Siena, 4 nights Rome, consider that 2 nights means only one full day in the place. Even moving the short distance from Florence to Siena (or vice versa) will take almost half a day, and 1.5 days in Florence won't be much time. If it were my trip, I'd split the hotel nights between Rome and Florence and then see Siena as a day trip from Florence.
I could easily spend the entire time in Rome. There is so much to see. But a day trip to Florence would be nice too. You should look online for one day tours from Rome to maybe Pompeii or Almalfi Coast could be nice if that's something you enjoy. Have fun! If you need a hotel we stayed at a small boutique hotel Adriano very close to the Pantheon and within walking distance to the Spanish Steps and Fountains.
As 1st timers *IF* your sister and cousin would rather see Pisa which you have already hotels on las vegas strip visited there are escorted bus tours which leave Florence ~2pm and return ~7pm some will even reserve tickets to climb the Tower.
The temptation is to try and do too much or you will spend all of your time on a train etc., so be careful with that. I love Rome so eight days is not unreasonable, but it is understandable to experience more. As suggested above, a few days in Florence would be ideal. Siena is wonderful too, but there is so much to see in Florence that with you limited time, you are likely better off to bypass Siena.