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

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 2

Rome and Venice are so beautiful I would really take a week to see them. Relax and enjoy the scenery. With only three days you will hardly be able to catch your breath.

Answer 3

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 4

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 5

Skip Venice for your first time visit and spend all your time in Rome.  Three days is short but you'll come away knowing Rome instead of regretting that you spent so much time getting to Venice and then not having enough time to enjoy it.

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Answer 6

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 7

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 8

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.

Answer 9

I don't think you would be able to enjoy the beauty of these places in the amount you are trying to do it in

Answer 10

I live in Europe (Spain to be correct) and I am sure that isn't enough time! 3 days and too very beutiful, historical cities. NO. Plus if it costs a lot of money, i assure you will be sad to leave so soon. If you had a a couple more days it would be worth it. But I am just helping you, decide as you want

Answer 11

Hello-

I've been to both places MANY times. Yes, that is enough time. Rome is great- but you can see all the major sites in 2 days. It is expensive though- beware. Venice is awesome too (also expensive). If you have the chance to go- do it. You say "postpone" but what is something comes up and you never get to go... Go to Italy for a long weekend- you will see things you've never seen before-

PS. I live in Napoli, Italy

Answer 12

I lived in Italy for 5 years and it wasn't enough. I was very sorry to leave and can't wait to get back.

Answer 13

I went to Italy last month for a week.  We stayed in Rome, but took day trips to Florence and Naples.  There's far too much to see in Rome alone.  I say do your research and decide which places are a priority to see.  Consider taking a city tour of Rome (check out Green Line Tours), you basically hop on a bus that will take you around Rome, you can hop on/off as you wish throughout the day.

Answer 14

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 15

Those are two of the most beautiful cities I've ever seen! I would take at least a week to see the wonderful sites. You hardly see any of the town in one- two days. Definitly save yourself some money and book it later when you have more free time.

Answer 16

3 days in Italy will never be enough. You Should visit Milan the Island of Capri, Pompeii, The coliseum just to name a few. 3 days will only cover Venice.

Answer 17

dunno

Answer 18

I spent 7 days in Rome and it was almost enough. I think that in 2 days you can get only a superficial view of the city. However, better something than nothing.

Answer 19

I would spend all three days in Rome.  Otherwise you would lose time traveling to and from Venice and see next to nothing.

Even three days is not enough for Rome, but you can see a lot in that time.  Get information before you go and plan your days.  Start with a short tour of the city and then decide where you want to spend more time.

Answer 20

It depends on your needs--business, pleasure or other.

Pentomaniac

Answer 21

Both places really deserve more time than you have to spend.  Everything historical in Rome is within walking distance.  Everything worth seeing in Venice is close to the center city.  But there is so much to see in the way of museums and attractions in both cities.  If you can, try to spend at least a week in each city; you won't be sorry if you do.  You will see so much more and appreciate it all.

Both cities have something for everybody.  Go see it all!  Bon voyage!

Answer 22

3 days in Italy is enough. You can see all the sites in Rome in just one day unless you plan on spending 3 hours at each site (which I think you won't do). Don't get your hopes high though because when I went to Rome it was below my expectations. I found Rome to be a big head ache because of all the traffic and people, but Venice is a little more relaxing, enjoyable, and cleaner

Answer 23

i'm italian and i can tell u that to visit rome u must spend at least 4 days and in venice 2.. if u can, visit also florence and bologna , they r very enchantig places to see.(sorry 4 my english :-p)

Answer 24

forget it!! dun waste ur money n time...wait till you have more time later...

Answer 25

i am italian...

no, it s not enought, you have to spend at least 2 nights and 3 days in rome and a couple of days in venice

ciao