Classic Italy: Rome, Florence & Venice in 9 Days
Three icon cities by high-speed train — ancient Rome, Renaissance Florence, and the canals.
9 days · Apr–Jun & Sep–Oct
Italy’s three headline cities sit on one fast train line, which makes the classic first-timer’s loop easy. This nine-day plan gives Rome three days, Florence three (with a Tuscan day trip), and Venice two.
Day by day
- 1
Rome: ancient core
Start where the city began.
- Colosseum and Roman Forum
- Palatine Hill
- Evening in Monti
- 2
Rome: Vatican
A full morning of art and awe.
- Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
- St. Peter’s Basilica
- Sunset over the Tiber
- 3
Rome: piazzas & fountains
The walkable, romantic side of Rome.
- Pantheon and Piazza Navona
- Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps
- Trastevere for dinner
- 4
Train to Florence
Renaissance city in an afternoon stroll.
- Morning train to Florence
- Duomo and Baptistery
- Ponte Vecchio at golden hour
- 5
Florence: art
The greatest hits of the Renaissance.
- Uffizi Gallery
- Galleria dell’Accademia (David)
- Piazzale Michelangelo for the view
- 6
Tuscany day trip
Vineyards and hill towns.
- Siena’s Piazza del Campo
- San Gimignano’s towers
- A Chianti winery stop
- 7
Train to Venice
Arrive to the canals.
- Morning train to Venice
- Vaporetto down the Grand Canal
- St. Mark’s Square at dusk
- 8
Venice: islands
Beyond the main island.
- Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica
- Burano and Murano by boat
- Get lost in the quiet back canals
- 9
Slow morning & departure
One last espresso by the water.
- Rialto Market
- Final canal-side coffee
- Transfer to the airport
Good to know
- Book high-speed trains in advance for the best fares and reserved seats.
- Reserve the Vatican Museums and Uffizi online to skip hours of queueing.
- Validate regional (not high-speed) train tickets before boarding to avoid fines.
Frequently asked questions
How many days do you need for Italy?
This itinerary is built as a 9-day route for Italy, with a day-by-day plan you can adapt in TripAlta.
When is the best time to visit Italy?
For this TripAlta plan, the suggested timing is Apr–Jun & Sep–Oct.
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