Bella Italia/Italy and the Amalfi Coast – Completed 8/29/16

[Rapunzellover]

I wish the trip had scheduled a trip to the top of the Duomo in Florence. Looks like it would be a great view. We never made it up there because the lines were too long when we tried. If I were doing it again I would try to reserve a time before the trip and do it on the afternoon we arrived in Florence. With a reservation you can pass most of the line.

I climbed the Florence Duomo on my Viva Italia last year, and even with scheduled time, you're probably looking at 1-2 hrs total for your climb. It's narrow, and one way up/down. Traffic is very very slow. And it's a long climb, especially treacherous at the end. The views are lovely though...

I just wanted to explain why it's not scheduled as part of the tour. It's not an easy or quick climb.

 

[DD's Prince]

Very good point Rapunzellover. In my opinion the view from the Piazzale Michelangelo is still the best view of Florence. And it's a GREAT trip any way you look at it!

 

[Rapunzellover]

Yes, we stopped at the Piazzale on my Viva trip. Amazing view. And I do highly recommended the duomo climb and Giotto's bell tower. But you chose the right one to focus on.

 

[holden]

We did this trip a few years ago and loved it! I liked seeing the picture of Marcello!! He was awesome. Our other guide was Anibal, who (last we saw) works at the Magic Kingdom. I believe he trains new employees, but I could be wrong. We stopped by last year to say hi and he was there.