Are 2 days in Rome and 1 day in Venice enough to see the places?

Question

Hi, Ive only 3 full days in Italy, september 06, our plan is to stay in Rome for 2 full days and n one day in Venice. I ve seen most of France but since my hubby is on a training we would be left with only 3 days to see Italy. Please suggest if it is a good idea to spend so much money and spend only 3 days in Italy? Or shold we postpone it for later when we have more time?
Thanks

Answer 1

My husband and I visited Rome in May, spending 5 days there. If you have only 2 days there, be sure to take the bus tour called 110 Open Stop and Go. It will take you to 11 different places around Rome. The bus has earphones so you can listen to the recording as you travel around to the sites. You can get off at any time if you'd like to spend some time at any one of the stops. Then jump back on when you see another come around. You can start on the ride anywhere but getting on at the Termini station is probably the best place to start. You can buy the tickets right on the bus! The cost is 13 Euros. The metro is a very easy and inexpensive way to get to the sites too. Have a great time!

Answer 2

My husband is in the Military and we're stationed in Italy, and we have made more then one trip to see both Venice and Rome. I honestly think it takes more then a few days to see everything. Especially if you plan to tour the inside of the Coliseum, because anytime I have been there, the lines are really long. And there is so much to see at the Vatican. We were there for a good four or five hours.
I hate to tell you to wait and go! It's so beautiful, but if you can take more time and go later, then I would. If the two cities were right next to each other, it would be easier, but by car they are about four hours apart.
Whenever you go, have fun! You'll love it. It's one of the greatest cities I have been to in Europe. And by the way, when you go to Rome, there is a little cafe across the street from the Coliseum, (It's on the side where the park is, so you'll know what I'm talking about when you see it) they sell the best Gelato! I have had it all over Italy, and this place is just the best! I just wish I could remember the name!!!

Answer 3

You didn't say how you plan to get from Rome to Venice. If you take the train, you will spend most of the day (at least 6 hours) on the train. So you won't have a full day at the end of your journey. Don't try to do both cities. Spend all the time in Rome - you will at least get a chance to see some of the city. Or spend all the time in the Venice. Venice is small and with 3 days there you will get to see *all* of it, including the hidden nooks and crannies which are the best part. It could be a very unique and special trip if you just went to Venice.

Answer 4

I think you're taking on way too much. For a 16 day trip I would say that you should visit 3 cities at the most. These are all beautiful cities with long histories and so much to see and do. For example: only 2 days to see Vienna? Only 1.5 days in Rome? Madness! Plus taking night trains: In my experience, you don't sleep well. You'll arrive in Prague for example after a 15-20 hour train ride. You won't have slept well and you'll be exhausted. Then you'll have to find your way from the train station to your hotel/hostel to check in. Relax a bit, shower, whatever and then hit the town. By that point it will already be afternoon and you'll want to sleep rather than go sightseeing. If I were in your shoes, I'd do 5 days in Paris, 5 in Vienna, and 3 or 4 in either Prague or Amsterdam. Save Italy for your next trip to Europe and then do a similar thing (5 days Rome, 5 days Florence, 3 in Venice, etc.). I just think what you have planned here is: 1. Exhausting, trying to force yourself into doing too much in a short period of time. 2. You aren't giving yourself enough time to really enjoy these amazing places. I mean Rome is one of the most important, oldest, and culturally rich cities in Western civilization and you're only going to spend a day and half there? Vienna is an amazing place where you could easily spend 5 or 6 days too. I would urge you to rethink your plans.

Answer 5

Rome In 2 Days

Answer 6

Not even close..... Venice alone should take no less than 3 days to see things properly while Rome would take no less than 5 days. By properly, I mean that you are not running from major site, to major site. In Venice for example, it is wonderful to just walk and get lost in the city and admire/understand/immerse yourself in the culture. Every city has it's own unique culture that has to be explored in order to fully appreciate where you are.
In Italy, all towns, cities, villages, etc...have their own major sites, but the larger the city, the more the tourist sites. Roma and Venezia have many and in Venice, you will also need to take boats from one to another rather than simply walk. As you can imagine, this will take even longer.
Rome is very big and the monuments are spread apart, so even by subway, cab, bus, etc... it will also take a while.

If you are on a time "budget", then I suggest you pick 2 sites in Venice, and 5 in Rome that you want to most see. Then plan around those. That way, you can be calm, enjoy the food, and you will not stress yourself. Italy is definitely about stress.

You can always go back when you have more time to see the rest.

Enjoy, and buona fortuna!

Rick

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Answer 7

Postpone your trip if you are sure you'll be able to come back ( I suggest at least 2 weeks to visit the major cities to make it worth your plane ticket...). If not, pick one of the 2 cities: 2 days in Rome and 1 in Venice are enough to just walk around and get a general idea (and I guarantee sore feet...Rome is quite big!), but are defenitely not enough if you want to visit at least some of the monuments or the museums (it would be a real pity not to...). If you are also planning on some shopping, forget it! Moreover, the two cities are quite distant and you'd waste a lot of time moving from one to the other.

Hope this helps!

Answer 8

I have just spent three weeks in Italy, , will you ever have the chance to go back realistically?

Are you prepared to just see the top sights?

Venice a day is fine, set your sights on the main Bridge and San Marco square and maybe a gondola ride. Do not stop for food, there are countless hidden EXTRA charges.
Rome in two days would be a rush but you would see the main sights if you are really moving, The Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Colluseum, St Peters Square, The Vatican and Sistene Chapel have real queues so up early if you want to include. Does require some metro travel.
It takes only 4.5hrs between the two by train, if you shell out for Eurostar trains. Think about an overnight train option if your game, your travel and accomodation in one, you wake up in Rome at 7am, www.trenitalia.com (click english option top right).

Answer 9

3 Days In Rome

Answer 10

2 days is definately enough to see the highlights of Rome including the Vatican. Would happily spend a week there, but I'd say 2 days are enough. Not been to Venice though - not sure where you're travelling from - if from the UK then why not go for it - if further afield maybe wait until you can put more time towards your trip as so much money is as stake. You may as well enjoy the countryside a bit while you're at it.