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[quote=Anonymous]Pompeii and Herculaneum are wonderful sights, especially if you have any interest in the classical world. Ostia Antiqua is much closer to Rome but pales in comparison. There really is no comparison. But Pompeii will always be crowded and it is a very long day trip from Rome.

We love the Naples/Amalfi coast and would happily spend all ten-twelve days there. If you're there during the summer you can easily stay in places along the coastline with access to the water and there's nothing like swimming in a cool Mediterranean sea after a long day of activities. Naples is definitely gritty but very atmospheric and probably has the best value food in Italy (and ice cream too).

I would probably focus on picking two or three places rather than stretching yourself across as much of Italy as possible. Rome has so much to see and do and one can easily spend 5-6 days in Rome, followed by 3 days/2 nights in Florence and another 3 days/2 nights in Venice. But this is a well trodden path and will be very crowded with tourists everywhere you go, especially Venice.

Likewise, Venice-Verona-Vicenza-Bergamo-the Lakes makes for a nice 12 days trip, taking you to smaller, less crowded areas along with the star, Venice. 
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