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Route at a glance
With one week in Italy, splitting your stay between Rome and Florence gives you iconic landmarks, great food neighborhoods, and minimal hotel changes connected by Trenitalia Frecciarossa & Italo.
Day-by-day plan
Exploring Rome — Day 1
Morning sightseeing in the historic core of Rome, a long local lunch, and an evening neighborhood stroll.
Exploring Rome — Day 2
Morning sightseeing in the historic core of Rome, a long local lunch, and an evening neighborhood stroll.
Exploring Rome — Day 3
Morning sightseeing in the historic core of Rome, a long local lunch, and an evening neighborhood stroll.
Exploring Rome — Day 4
Morning sightseeing in the historic core of Rome, a long local lunch, and an evening neighborhood stroll.
Exploring Florence — Day 5
Morning sightseeing in the historic core of Florence, a long local lunch, and an evening neighborhood stroll.
Exploring Florence — Day 6
Morning sightseeing in the historic core of Florence, a long local lunch, and an evening neighborhood stroll.
Exploring Florence — Day 7
Morning sightseeing in the historic core of Florence, a long local lunch, and an evening neighborhood stroll.
Transport & rail pass notes
Take Trenitalia Frecciarossa & Italo directly between Rome and Florence. Individual advance tickets are usually cheaper than a nationwide pass for a single one-week route.
What to book ahead
- Trenitalia Frecciarossa & Italo reserved seats between Rome and Florence
- Timed-entry tickets for flagship sights in Rome and Florence
Ways to adapt this route
- Add a day trip from Rome or Florence using regional trains.
- Extend to 10 days by adding Venice.