Italy 7-Day Classics: Rome, Florence, Venice
The triangle done right: three Rome nights, two Florence, two Venice — Frecciarossa trains, open-jaw flights, no backtracking.
Trip overview
- Three cities, two rail legs, zero backtracking
- David, the dome, and the Grand Canal
- Timed entries booked before the trip
Best time to visit
April–May and late September–October suit all three cities. Book Frecciarossa fares and timed museum entries when you book flights.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1 · Rome — Ancient Core
- 🏛️08:30Colosseum first slot
- ⛲16:00Trevi & Pantheon at dusk
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Day 2 · Rome — Vatican
- 🎨08:00Vatican early entry
- 🍝20:00Trastevere dinner
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Day 3 · Rome — Piazzas
- ⛲09:30Piazza Navona & Campo de' Fiori
- 🗿14:00Borghese Gallery (booked)
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Day 4 · Florence — Renaissance
- 🚄09:00Train to Florence (1h30)
- ⛪14:00Duomo's dome climb (booked)
- 🌄18:30Piazzale Michelangelo sunset
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Day 5 · Florence — David & Oltrarno
- 🗿08:30The Accademia's David
- 🖼️13:00Uffizi's Botticellis
- 🛠️17:00Oltrarno artisan lanes
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Day 6 · Venice — Arrival & San Marco
- 🚄09:30Train to Venice (2h10)
- 🛶15:00Grand Canal vaporetto & St Mark's at dusk
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Day 7 · Venice — Lagoon Islands
- 🧶09:30Murano & Burano
- 🍤17:00Farewell cicchetti
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Budget
Estimated total cost: 950 EUR for 7 days.
Includes accommodation, local transport, food, and activities. International flights not included.
Travel tips
- April–May and late September–October suit all three cities. Book Frecciarossa fares and timed museum entries when you book flights.
- Carry local currency for small eateries and street food; cards are widely accepted in cities.
- Book popular restaurants in advance during peak season.
- Use public transit where possible — most stops in Rome are tourist-friendly.
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