This itinerary takes in Italy's greatest cultural cities: Rome with its ancient monuments and the Vatican, the artistic heart of Florence, the rolling hills of Tuscany, and romantic Venice. Travel between cities by train, at a leisurely pace.
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Arrival & Ancient Rome
Rome
Attraction
A combo ticket (Colosseum + Roman Forum + Palatine Hill) costs €18 — buy it first thing in the morning or online the day before. Arrive before 14:00 to avoid the longest queues.
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€18 combo ticket
On foot400 m
Directions
Attraction
Included in the combo ticket. Allow 1–1.5 hours to explore; there's plenty of shade. Visit immediately after the Colosseum.
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Included in combo
On foot300 m
Directions
Attraction
Included in the combo ticket. Visit towards the end of the day — there are peaceful spots to sit and watch the sunset.
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Included in combo
By car3.1 km
Directions2
The Vatican & Central Rome
Rome
3
A Slower Pace & Rome on Foot
Rome
4
Travel Day to Florence
5
The Art of Florence
Florence
6
Florence & Piazzale Michelangelo
Florence
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Tuscany: Siena & Pisa
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Travel Day to Venice
9
Venice & Its Treasures
Venice
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Venice: Late Departure & Final Impressions
Venice