The classic first trip to Italy, by high-speed train: the Colosseum and the Vatican in Rome, the Uffizi and a Chianti day from Florence, then Venice by water taxi. Central 4-star hotels and guided visits that skip the lines.
Route9 nights · 3 stops · 1 day trips
Getting there and around
Day 1
Your driver meets you at Rome Fiumicino airport for the private transfer to your hotel, about 45 minutes depending on traffic.
In the late afternoon, take a first walk through the historic center: the Pantheon, Piazza Navona and the Trevi Fountain, all within twenty minutes on foot of each other. Our tip: come back to the Trevi early in the morning, when the square is almost empty.
Night in Rome, in a 4-star hotel in the historic center.
Day 2
A guided visit of the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and the Palatine Hill, with timed entry tickets so you do not queue at the gates. Your guide brings two thousand years of history to life, from the gladiators to the emperors' palaces.
The afternoon is free. We suggest crossing the Tiber to Trastevere for dinner, or joining a food tour through its trattorias.
Night in Rome, in your 4-star hotel.
Day 3
An early guided visit of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel, then St. Peter's Basilica. We book the first entry slots of the day, the calmest time to see Michelangelo's ceiling.
The museums close on Sundays, except the last Sunday of the month, so we arrange the days of your trip around that.
Night in Rome, in your 4-star hotel.
Day 4
A free day at your own pace. Our favorites: the Borghese Gallery and its Bernini sculptures (reservations are required, we book your slot), a morning at the Campo de' Fiori market, or an aperitivo on a rooftop above the domes.
Night in Rome, in your 4-star hotel.
Day 5
Private transfer to Roma Termini station and a high-speed train to Florence, about 1 hour 35 minutes in 1st class. Another driver meets you at Firenze Santa Maria Novella.
In the afternoon, a walking tour with a local guide: the Duomo and Brunelleschi's dome, Piazza della Signoria and the Ponte Vecchio at sunset.
Night in Florence, in a 4-star hotel a short walk from the Duomo.
Day 6
A morning at the Uffizi Gallery with an art historian: Botticelli, Leonardo, Raphael and Caravaggio. After lunch, meet Michelangelo's David at the Accademia. Both museums close on Mondays, which we keep in mind when we build your days.
In the evening, cross to the Oltrarno, the artisans' quarter, for dinner.
Night in Florence, in your 4-star hotel.
Day 7
Your private driver takes you to Siena, about an hour south, for a walk around the shell-shaped Piazza del Campo and the striped cathedral.
On the way back, stop in the Chianti hills for lunch and a tasting at a family winery. With a driver, everyone can taste.
Night in Florence, in your 4-star hotel.
Day 8
High-speed train to Venice, about 2 hours 15 minutes from Florence to Venezia Santa Lucia. Outside the station, a private water taxi takes you and your luggage along the Grand Canal to your hotel.
In the afternoon, a guided visit of St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace, crossing the Bridge of Sighs.
Because you sleep in Venice, you do not pay the day-tripper access fee charged on certain days in spring and summer; we register you for the free exemption code when your dates require it.
Night in Venice, in a 4-star hotel near the Grand Canal.
Day 9
A boat day in the lagoon: the glassmakers of Murano, then the colored houses and lace of Burano.
Back in the city, an evening walk between the bacari, the wine bars where Venetians stand for a glass and cicchetti. A gondola ride is easy to add.
Night in Venice, in your 4-star hotel.
Day 10
A last coffee by the canals, then a private water taxi takes you to Venice Marco Polo airport for your flight home, about 30 minutes across the lagoon.
Our pickCrowds
April to early June and September to October: mild weather for walking, longer opening hours and fewer crowds than in July and August. November to March is quiet and cheaper, with short days and a chance of high water in Venice.
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Yes, it is the classic first trip to Italy. Four nights in Rome, three in Florence and two in Venice give you the major sights without rushing, plus a day in Tuscany. With more time, we add a night in Venice or a stay on the Amalfi Coast, as in our 14-day Grand Tour of Italy.
The train, without hesitation. High-speed trains link Rome to Florence in about 1 hour 35 minutes and Florence to Venice in about 2 hours 15 minutes, center to center. Cars are of little use in these cities: historic centers are restricted traffic zones (ZTL) with heavy fines, and Venice has no roads at all. Our guide to Rome to Florence by train gives the details.
Yes. The Colosseum, the Vatican Museums, the Uffizi, the Accademia and the Borghese Gallery sell timed tickets that often run out days or weeks ahead in high season, and the Borghese cannot be visited without a reservation. We book every slot when you confirm the trip, with guides who know how to avoid the busiest hours.
Yes, and it is the easiest way to do this trip: an open-jaw flight saves you a four-hour train ride back to Rome. If your flights only work round trip from Rome, we reverse the order or add a direct high-speed train from Venice to Rome on the last day, about four hours.
Yes. We choose hotels with elevators and accessible rooms, book assistance at the train stations and plan routes that avoid stairs and long walks on cobblestones. In Venice, some hotels can be reached without crossing a bridge. For a fully step-free trip, see our accessible Rome and Florence itinerary.
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