How many days do you need in Venice & Florence?
- Most travelers spend 5-6 days in Venice and Florence combined
- Visiting Venice and Florence in 4 days is possible, but it will feel rushed
- With seven or more days, most travelers choose to add more stops to their trip
- The most common extensions are Rome, Milan, and Cinque Terre
How Many Days to Spend in Venice
How Many Days to Spend in Florence
How Many Days to Spend in Tuscany
Recommended Itineraries for Venice & Florence
Recommended Itinerary for 5 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Venice, Private Guided City Tour | Venice |
| Day 2 | Bacaro & Private Squero Tour in Venice | Venice |
| Day 3 | Train to Florence, Private Guided City Tour | Florence |
| Day 4 | Private Guided Accademia Gallery & Boat Tour | Florence |
| Day 5 | Depart Florence |
This incredible Italy itinerary packs a lot into five days but doesn't skimp on the luxurious details. Explore Venice to see wide city canals and ornate palaces and feast on fresh seafood, then head to Florence for a private tour of the Accademia Gallery with an art historian and a romantic sunset cruise on the Arno River. Read more
Recommended Itinerary for 6 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Venice, Private Guided City Tour | Venice |
| Day 2 | Bacaro & Private Squero Tour in Venice | Venice |
| Day 3 | Train to Florence, Private Guided City Tour | Florence |
| Day 4 | Private Guided Accademia Gallery & Boat Tour | Florence |
| Day 5 | Free Day in Florence | Florence |
| Day 6 | Depart Florence |
This short itinerary is perfect for travelers who are short on time but love indulging in luxurious travel experiences. Explore the City of Water to see medieval palaces and a traditional gondola boatyard and view Michelangelo's "David" statue in Florence, then head to Rome for exclusive access to the Vatican and a private tour of the city sights. Read more
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Extended Itineraries
9-Day Itinerary Including Rome & 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 Sorrento |
Hop between four iconic Italian destinations on this nine-day trip. 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 a guided tour, then spend the next day exploring at your own pace. Read more
10-Day Itinerary Including Rome
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Rome, Train to Venice | Venice |
| Day 2 | Venice Walking Tour | Venice |
| Day 3 | Free Day in Venice | Venice |
| Day 4 | Train 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 take a ride 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 Rome & 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 Venice & Florence
How to get from Florence to Venice
Venice and Florence are two of the most-visited cities in Italy, making transportation between the two quite simple. It's important to understand that "Venice" refers to two sub-cities which their main railway station often differentiates. Read more
How to get from Venice to Florence
Venice and Florence are just 167 miles apart, which makes it easy to visit both iconic cities on the same trip. High-speed trains make the journey in just over two hours, with many departures available each day. Traveling by bus is a low-cost option, especially good if you buy your tickets far in... Read more
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