7 Days in Italy

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Bonnie Sawyer, Travel Agent in Maricopa, AZ

Bonnie Sawyer

Maricopa, AZ Travel Agent
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Bonnie Sawyer

Maricopa, AZ · 10 Years of Experience

Not Just A Dream Vacations LLC, an independent agent with KHM Travel Group, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
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COUNTRIES VISITED:Italy
PLACES VISITED:Florence, Lake Como, Milan, Rome, Venice
SUGGESTED DURATION:7 Days
We flew into Milan as airfare was the best at the time. We stayed at the Hilton Milan which was close to the train station. Milan (one of the World's fashion capitals) - Highlights were the Duomo di Milano, "The Last Supper", and Lake Como. Day trip by train to Venice where you can walk everywhere. Of course we took a gondola ride where the gondolier serenaded us since it was our anniversary. Day Trip: to Florence (my husband's favorite), where we walked everywhere here as well. For dinner, we had to order a Florentine steak which did not disappoint. Highlights: the Uffizi Gallery, the Galleria dell'Accademia, seeing Michelangelo’s “David” sculpture, and Boboli Gardens. Took the train to Rome, which was my favorite. Here we stayed a couple of days as there is so much to see. Highlights: Vatican City, the Sistine Chapel, the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, Palantine Hill, the Pantheon, the Trevi Fountain, and the Mamertine Prison where Peter the apostle was imprisoned.
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DAY1
Milan
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Flying into Milan
Flying into Milan was easy. If you feel like taking a nap, DON'T. Stay awake until bedtime and this will help with the jet lag.
HIGHLIGHTS:
No more than 1 layover
DAY2
Milan
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One of the world's fashion and design capitals
Milan had the best flights so we made this our home base and took the train everywhere. You must see Milan’s Duomo when here. It is not just another church. It is the city’s most important landmark located smack-dab in the centre of it all. Building on this magnificent Gothic cathedral began in the late 14th century and lasted hundreds of years (even today, it isn’t unusual to see scaffolding on the façade or the back of the church as restoration is often underway). Perhaps one of the most famous paintings in the world, da Vinci’s ‘The Last Supper’ can be seen in a mural which is not to be missed.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Milan's Duomo
The Last Supper
Explore the Sforzesco Castle
Visit the Teatro della Scala
DAY3
Venice
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A day in Venice
Venice is a city that just captures the imagination in a way that few other cities are capable of. It’s a maze of tiny streets, a collection of islands linked by bridges and waterways, with no cars or taxis. This is a city you walk or take a boat taxi. There is art, music, architecture and food.
HIGHLIGHTS:
St. Mark’s Square
Bridge of Sighs
Rialto Bridge
Gondola Ride
Murano & Burano
DAY4
Lake Como
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A Leisurely day at Lake Como
Lake Como is an upscale resort area known for its dramatic scenery, set against the foothills of the Alps. The lake is shaped like an upside-down Y, with three slender branches that meet at the resort town of Bellagio. Dine in restaurants overlooking the lake.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Take a boat tour
Relax on a beach
Leisurely walk to the Hamlet Of SanGiovani
Piazza Duomo, Cathedral and Broletto
DAY5
Florence
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A Day in Florence
Florence is my husband's favorite city in Italy. Florence, the capital city of the Tuscany region in Italy, is known for its outstanding art, Renaissance architecture, and distinguished cultural heritage. One of the most famous landmarks in Florence is the magnificent Duomo Cathedral, with its massive red dome dominating the city's skyline that you will recognize from pictures.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore
The Uffizi
Galleria dell’Accademia
Cappelle Medicee
Arno River
Piazzale Michelangelo
DAY6
Rome
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2 Days in Rome
My favorite part of the trip. Rome is a city onto itself, and you could spend several days here. We arrived by train from Milan, and took the bus system everywhere. We visited St. Peter’s Basilica, the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel, the Pantheon, the Trevi Fountain,the Roman sights of Forum Romanum & Palatine Hill along with the Colosseum, the Mamertine Prison where Peter was imprisoned and we couldn't forget to visit the Spanish Steps. Gelato was our main staple everywhere we went.
HIGHLIGHTS:
St. Peter's Basilica
Sistine Chapel
Colosseum
Trevei Fountain
DAY7
Rome
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DRIVING ITALY
We rented a car to drive back to Milan. We were able to stop a long the way and enjoy the country. Speed limits are enforced, and we actually received tickets several months after we arrived home.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Rent a Car at least once
FINAL THOUGHTS
Italy is an amazing country that you will not even come close to seeing in just one week. From the amazing food, to the incredible history, Italy will not disappoint.