Tuscany & Rome: Best Itinerary Ideas
How many days do you need in Tuscany & Rome?
- Most travelers spend 6-8 days in Tuscany and Rome combined
- Visiting Tuscany and Rome in 5 days is possible, but it will feel rushed
- With 9 or more days, most travelers choose to add more stops to their trip
- The most common extensions are Venice, Amalfi Coast, and Bologna
How Many Days to Spend in Tuscany
How Many Days to Spend in Rome
Recommended Itineraries for Tuscany & Rome
Recommended Itinerary for 6 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Florence, Transfer to Radda in Chianti | Radda-in-Chianti |
| Day 2 | Full-Day Chianti Tour: Winery & Steak Poet of Fiorentina from Radda | Radda-in-Chianti |
| Day 3 | Train to Rome, Walking Tour | Rome |
| Day 4 | Guided Food Tour of Testaccio & Trastevere | Rome |
| Day 5 | Vatican Tour: Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica, Colosseum & Roman Forum Tour | Rome |
| Day 6 | Depart Rome |
Spend six days visiting historical sites, eating delicious food, and relaxing in Italy. Start in Tuscany for a wine tour of the Chianti region and admire the beautiful villages of the Italian countryside. Catch a high-speed train to Rome and explore the Eternal City with visits to the Vatican City and Colosseum, then round out your trip with a food tour of the city's famous markets and gelaterias. Read more
Recommended Itinerary for 1 Week
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Rome, Explore | Rome |
| Day 2 | Vatican City & Rome Walking Tour | Rome |
| Day 3 | Colosseum & Roman Forum Tour | Rome |
| Day 4 | Train to Florence, Afternoon City Tour | Florence |
| Day 5 | Local Cooking Class in Florence | Florence |
| Day 6 | Tuscany Day Trip: Siena, San Gimignano, Monteriggioni & Chianti | Florence |
| Day 7 | Depart Florence |
Your trip to Rome and Florence starts with guided tours through Rome's historical core, Vatican City, and the Roman Forum, with walks through the Colosseum and to the top of Palatine Hill. Head to Florence to experience its historic squares, cathedrals, and museums, plus an Italian cooking class to learn how to make traditional pasta and dessert. End your trip in the Tuscan countryside with visits to Siena and San Gimignano, complete with walking tours and a wine tasting. Read more
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Extended Itineraries
9-Day Itinerary Including Venice & Sorrento
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Venice, Explore | Venice |
| Day 2 | Free Day in Venice | Venice |
| Day 3 | Train to Florence, Explore | Florence |
| Day 4 | Free Day in Florence | Florence |
| Day 5 | Train to Rome, Explore | Rome |
| Day 6 | Free Day in Rome | Rome |
| Day 7 | Train to Naples, Private Transfer to Sorrento | Sorrento |
| Day 8 | Tour the Amalfi Coast or Pompeii | Sorrento |
| Day 9 | Depart |
Hop between four iconic Italian destinations on this nine-day itinerary. Whisked between cities by comfortable high-speed trains, you can forget about the logistics and immerse yourself in the experience. Cruise the canals of Venice, marvel at Renaissance art in Florence, discover ancient history and modern culture in Rome, then change gears and end your grand tour soaking up the sun on the Amalfi Coast. With two days in each location, you can get oriented with an immersive guided tour, then spend the following day exploring at your own pace. Read more
10-Day Itinerary Including Venice
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Rome, Travel to Venice | Venice |
| Day 2 | Venice Walking Tour | Venice |
| Day 3 | Free Day in Venice | Venice |
| Day 4 | Venice to Florence, Food Tour | Florence |
| Day 5 | Tour of Tuscany & Wine Tasting | Florence |
| Day 6 | Free Day in Florence | Florence |
| Day 7 | Train to Rome, Colosseum & Roman Forum Tour | Rome |
| Day 8 | Vatican Tour: Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica, Rome Walking Tour | Rome |
| Day 9 | Free Day in Rome | Rome |
| Day 10 | Depart Rome |
Explore Italy's top cities and cultural sights on this 10-day trip. Start in colorful Venice to see the ornate Doge's Palace and enjoy a cruise on the Grand Canal. In Florence, see world-famous art by Renaissance masters like Michelangelo and Donatello, then go wine tasting in rural Tuscany. End your trip in Rome, where visits to the Sistine Chapel, bohemian Trastevere neighborhood, and mouth-watering pizza round out the perfect getaway. Read more
2-Week Itinerary Including Venice & the Amalfi Coast
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Rome, Train to Venice, Evening Walking Food Tour | Venice |
| Day 2 | Venice Walking Tour | Venice |
| Day 3 | Murano, Burano & Torcello Excursion | Venice |
| Day 4 | Free Day in Venice | Venice |
| Day 5 | Train to Florence, Afternoon Food Tour | Florence |
| Day 6 | Day Trip to San Gimignano & Siena, Wine Tasting in the Chianti Classico | Florence |
| Day 7 | Free Day in Florence | Florence |
| Day 8 | Transfer to the Amalfi Coast, Positano Sunset Cruise | Amalfi Coast |
| Day 9 | Day Trip to Capri & Anacapri | Amalfi Coast |
| Day 10 | Free Day on the Amalfi Coast | Amalfi Coast |
| Day 11 | Return to Rome, Afternoon Colosseum & Forum Tour | Rome |
| Day 12 | Vatican Tour: Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica, Rome Walking Tour | Rome |
| Day 13 | Galleria Borghese, Free Afternoon in Rome | Rome |
| Day 14 | Depart Rome |
Spend two weeks delving into Italy's historical and cultural sites on this packed itinerary. Ride a gondola down Venice's Grand Canal and see art by Michelangelo and da Vinci in Florence. Explore Tuscany's medieval towns, then continue to the Amalfi Coast for ancient summer villas, limoncello, and seaside terraces. End in Rome to see the Vatican and explore eclectic neighborhoods. Read more
How to travel between Tuscany & Rome
Barely 100 miles (160 km) separate Rome from the heart of Tuscany, making it easy to incorporate both into your Italian itinerary. For ease and efficiency, travel by train is the best way to make the journey. High-speed and non-stop trains reach the region's renaissance capital of Florence in 90 minutes, while slower Regionale lines link up the popular medieval hill towns and reach the northwestern hub of Pisa in three hours. Read more
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