We highly recommend getting a guided tour to learn about the unique culture and history of the city! The Brooks family did this in 2011 and couldn't stop talking about the Medici's!
Get your tickets ahead of time for these:
Accademia-The David
Uffizi Museum-Elizabeth’s fav da Vinci curation
Duomo
Walk to these famous spots:
Leather Markets - Pet the bronze pig for good luck! (and then apply hand sanitizer!
Piazzole Michelangelo - climb the hill behind to see some truly awesome cave sanctuaries!
Most Importantly:
Find a cafe to sit outside and take in the sites! Take you time, enjoy a bottle of wine and fresh bruschetta!
Florence Travel Guide:
Must Sees:
Make sure to take a guided tour of the Coliseum and Roman Forum to hear all of the amazing history as you walk through!
Get to the Vatican first thing in the morning and climb the tower to be the first to see the breath-taking views of Vatican City and Rome. Vatican City is easily accessible by bus or train from most places in the city!
Check out the Sistine Chapel and St. Peters by taking a walking tour of the Vatican Museum first!
Walking Sites:
Grab a gelato and head to the Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps and Pantheon
Cat Sanctuary - Roman Ruins right in front of the main Termini in Rome, where Julius Caesar was stabbed!
Favorite Restaurant
The Old Bear! Elizabeth and Michael will be enjoying their first meal on their honeymoon at this family favorite! www.oldbear.it/
Rome Travel Guide: www.rome.net/
Pompeii
Pompeii is a must visit but can be a day trip from Naples or on your way down the Amalfi coast!A guided tour will give you the history of the city and why this historic site gives us so much information about ancient life in Pompeii!
Please note there is limited shade and it gets hot! Prepare and bring lots of water and sunscreen!
Tickets: https://www.pompeii-tickets.com/
Sorrento
Sorrento is a beautiful city on a cliff of the Amalfi coast! Look for accommodations that give you a spectacular view from the pool for an even more wonderful experience.
Recommended to just walk the city streets and find a local restaurant off the beaten path to enjoy fresh lemon and melon cello!
https://www.planetware.com/italy/sorrento-i-cm-so.htm
Capri
From Sorrento take a ferry or charter a boat to visit Capri! Make sure to get a full day here or stay over night!
Charter a boat to see the Blue Grotto! Make sure you have some extra Euros to tip your boatmen to get you into the Grotto and maybe take a swim!
Walk the steps (or take the gondola) up to the top of Ana Capri for the most spectacular views and some souvenir shopping! (Lemon EVERYTHING!)