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Route at a glance
Ten days is the sweet spot for a first trip to Italy, connecting Rome, Florence, and Venice entirely by high-speed train.
Day-by-day plan
Rome Highlights — Day 1
Discover the top sights, markets, and scenic viewpoints of Rome.
Rome Highlights — Day 2
Discover the top sights, markets, and scenic viewpoints of Rome.
Rome Highlights — Day 3
Discover the top sights, markets, and scenic viewpoints of Rome.
Rome Highlights — Day 4
Discover the top sights, markets, and scenic viewpoints of Rome.
Florence Highlights — Day 5
Discover the top sights, markets, and scenic viewpoints of Florence.
Florence Highlights — Day 6
Discover the top sights, markets, and scenic viewpoints of Florence.
Florence Highlights — Day 7
Discover the top sights, markets, and scenic viewpoints of Florence.
Venice Highlights — Day 8
Discover the top sights, markets, and scenic viewpoints of Venice.
Venice Highlights — Day 9
Discover the top sights, markets, and scenic viewpoints of Venice.
Venice Highlights — Day 10
Discover the top sights, markets, and scenic viewpoints of Venice.
Transport & rail pass notes
All three bases are linked by fast, frequent Trenitalia Frecciarossa & Italo services.
What to book ahead
- Intercity Trenitalia Frecciarossa & Italo tickets
- Popular evening dining reservations
Ways to adapt this route
- Fly open-jaw into one city and out of another to save backtracking.