Exploring Italy: Positano, Florence, Venice

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Cindy La

  • Italy

  • Positano

  • Venice

  • Florence

  • Amalfi Coast

  • Food & Wine

  • City Travel

  • Beaches

Man rowing a gondola boat on a canal beneath a bridge
Curator’s statement

While Rome is the capital city of Italy and an essential visit for your first trip to Italy, you'll want to explore other major cities during your second trip around one of the most beautiful countries in Europe. Making your way through Positano, Florence and Venice will give you an even better taste of the historical arts and beautiful beaches that Italy has to offer.

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Things to do (or redo) in Rome

low-angle view of the Roman Colosseum.

Make a wish at The Trevi Fountain

Eat gelato at the Spanish Steps (for Roman Holiday fans)

Gaze at the Colosseum

Be in awe inside of the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City

Stick your hand in the Mouth of Truth (for Roman Holiday Fans)

Rent a car and drive 3.5 hours to Positano.

Things to do in Positano

colorful hillside village overlooking the ocean

Relax at Spiaggia Grande beach

Shop at the many rows of clothing shops and art galleries

Dance at Music on the Rocks

Take a day ferry to Capri, then take a tour to Grotto Azzura

Drive one hour to Amalfi: spend the day walking around

Visit Villa Cimbrone (beautiful gardens / terrace views)

Drive six hours to Florence

Things to do in Florence

large domed building among other old structures

Visit Duomo Cathedral

See panoramic views of the city at the hilltop of Piazzale Michelangelo

Museum hop at: Galleria dell'Accademia (David Statue) & Uffizi Gallery (huge museum including Botticelli's Venus)

Shop at San Lorenzo outdoor market

Drive three hours to Venice

Things to do in Venice

boats in a canal flanked by townhouses

Take a gondola ride

Feed the pigeons at St. Market Square

Shop at the many boutique stores while exploring around

Take a 10-minute ferry ride to Murano Island (known for glass making)

Stop by Pisa to take a quick photo with the Leaning Tower of Pisa as you make your way back to Rome to catch a flight home.

Places to eat & drink in Rome, Positano, Florence & Venice

hand holding up a cone of gelato in front of a canal

Ristorante Moma in Rome: Located near Via Veneto, this restaurant features modern Italian cuisine with a variety of wines. Open for lunch and dinner.

Rada Restaurant in Positano: This upscale rooftop restaurant overlooks the famous Spiaggia Grande beach and is located right above Music on the Rocks. Have dinner here, then go dancing afterwards.

Osteria del Cinghiale Bianco in Florence: Offers of variety of Tuscan dishes. Try the truffle pasta.

Osteria Anice Stellato in Venice: A modern Venetian cuisine restaurant with a nice atmosphere and canal-side tables.

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