How many days do you need in Venice, Rome, Cinque Terre & Florence?
- Most travelers spend 10-14 days in Venice, Rome, Cinque Terre, and Florence combined
- Visiting Venice, Rome, Cinque Terre, and Florence in 8 or 9 days is possible, but it will feel rushed
- With 15 or more days, most travelers choose to add more stops to their trip
- The most common extensions are Amalfi Coast, Milan, and Sorrento
How Many Days to Spend in Venice
How Many Days to Spend in the Cinque Terre
How Many Days to Spend in Florence
How Many Days to Spend in Tuscany
How Many Days to Spend in Rome
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Recommended Itineraries for Venice, Rome, Cinque Terre & Florence
Recommended Itinerary for 10 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Rome & City Walking Tour | Rome |
| Day 2 | Self-Guided Visit of the Colosseum and Forum | Rome |
| Day 3 | Vatican Tour: Museums, Sistine Chapel & St Peter’s Basilica | Rome |
| Day 4 | Rome to Florence, Evening Wine Tasting Experience | Florence |
| Day 5 | Florence Self-Guided City Tour | Florence |
| Day 6 | From Florence to Cinque Terre | Cinque Terre |
| Day 7 | Sunset Cruise on the Cinque Terre Coast | Cinque Terre |
| Day 8 | From Cinque Terre to Venice | Venice |
| Day 9 | Self-Guided City Tour of Venice | Venice |
| Day 10 | Depart Venice |
This itinerary combines Italy's three most famous cities—and a group of villages on the Mediterranean coast—for a 10-day train trip of your dreams. Start in Rome, where you'll see the ancient sites at your own pace before traveling to Florence for wine tasting and Renaissance art. Then head west to the Cinque Terre to hike between cliffside villages and swim in the turquoise sea. Finish in canal-laced Venice, where you'll take as many charming walks and gondola rides as possible. Read more
Recommended Itinerary for 11 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Rome & City Walking Tour | Rome |
| Day 2 | Self-Guided Visit of the Colosseum and Forum | Rome |
| Day 3 | Vatican Tour: Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica | Rome |
| Day 4 | Rome to Florence, Evening Wine Tasting Experience | Florence |
| Day 5 | Florence Self-Guided City Tour | Florence |
| Day 6 | Local Cooking Class and Market Visit in Florence | Florence |
| Day 7 | From Florence to Cinque Terre | Cinque Terre |
| Day 8 | Sunset Cruise on the Cinque Terre Coast | Cinque Terre |
| Day 9 | From Cinque Terre to Venice | Venice |
| Day 10 | Self-Guided City Tour of Venice | Venice |
| Day 11 | Depart Venice |
Travelers keen on visiting Italy's three most famous cities by train will love this 11-day tour. It begins in the Eternal City, where you'll see legendary attractions, like the Sistine Chapel and the Roman Forum. Then take a train to Florence for Tuscan wine tasting and Renaissance masterpieces before heading to the Mediterranean coast. Here, you'll hike between cliffside villages before finishing in Venice with free time to explore its 150 city-based canals. Read more
Recommended Itinerary for 12 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Rome & City Walking Tour | Rome |
| Day 2 | Self-Guided Visit of the Colosseum and Forum | Rome |
| Day 3 | Vatican Tour: Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica | Rome |
| Day 4 | Rome to Florence, Evening Wine Tasting Experience | Florence |
| Day 5 | Florence Self-Guided City Tour | Florence |
| Day 6 | Local Cooking Class in Florence | Florence |
| Day 7 | From Florence to Cinque Terre | Cinque Terre |
| Day 8 | Sunset Cruise on the Cinque Terre Coast | Cinque Terre |
| Day 9 | From Cinque Terre to Venice | Venice |
| Day 10 | Self-Guided City Tour of Venice | Venice |
| Day 11 | Murano & Burano Excursion | Venice |
| Day 12 | Depart Venice |
This inspiring 12-day trip to Italy is packed with world-class culture and scenery. The adventure begins in Rome, where you'll spend quality time at the Roman Forum, Sistine Chapel, and Colosseum. From here, train to Florence for Renaissance masterpieces and private lessons in Tuscan wine and gastronomy. Next is the Cinque Terre to hike among vertiginous villages on the Mediterranean, followed by Venice, where you'll ride gondolas and take a day trip to a nearby island known for glassblowing. Read more
Recommended Itinerary for 13 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Rome & City Walking Tour | Rome |
| Day 2 | Self-Guided Visit of the Colosseum and Forum | Rome |
| Day 3 | Vatican Tour: Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica | Rome |
| Day 4 | Half-Day Pizza Making & Wine Tasting Experience from Rome | Rome |
| Day 5 | Rome to Florence, City Walking Tour | Florence |
| Day 6 | Florence Self-Guided City Tour | Florence |
| Day 7 | Tuscany Day Trip: Siena, San Gimignano, Monteriggioni, & Chianti | Florence |
| Day 8 | From Florence to Cinque Terre | Cinque Terre |
| Day 9 | Sunset Cruise on the Cinque Terre Coast | Cinque Terre |
| Day 10 | From Cinque Terre to Venice | Venice |
| Day 11 | Self-Guided City Tour of Venice | Venice |
| Day 12 | Murano & Burano Excursion | Venice |
| Day 13 | Depart Venice |
This less-than-two-week Italy adventure travels by train to the country's most legendary cities. After landing in Rome, you'll visit the ancient sites, tour the Vatican, and learn pizza-making. Then board a train to Florence to experience the gardens, Renaissance masterpieces, and nearby Tuscan hill towns. Next is the Cinque Terre for seaside bliss on the Mediterranean, followed by several days in Venice to explore its maze of canals and colorful islands. Read more
Recommended Itinerary for 2 Weeks
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Rome & City Walking Tour | Rome |
| Day 2 | Vatican Tour: Museums, Sistine Chapel & St Peter’s Basilica | Rome |
| Day 3 | Self-Guided Visit of the Colosseum and Forum | Rome |
| Day 4 | Half-Day Pizza Making & Wine Tasting Experience from Rome | Rome |
| Day 5 | Rome to Florence, City Walking Tour | Florence |
| Day 6 | Historic Walking Tour of Florence | Florence |
| Day 7 | Self-Guided Visit to Accademia Gallery & the Uffizi | Florence |
| Day 8 | Tuscany Day Trip: Siena, San Gimignano, Monteriggioni, & Chianti | Florence |
| Day 9 | From Florence to Cinque Terre | Cinque Terre |
| Day 10 | Sunset Cruise on the Cinque Terre Coast | Cinque Terre |
| Day 11 | From Cinque Terre to Venice | Venice |
| Day 12 | Self-Guided City Tour of Venice | Venice |
| Day 13 | Murano & Burano Excursion | Venice |
| Day 14 | Depart Venice |
Travel by train on this epic two-week trip to Italy that combines world-class cities and excursions to lesser-known destinations. It starts in Rome, where you'll see ancient sites and learn how to make pizza in a nearby hill town. Then head to Florence to see the Renaissance art and explore the Tuscan countryside. The adventure continues in the Cinque Terre—with a sunset cruise on the Mediterranean—before you finish in Venice to explore canals and nearby islands, including one known for glassblowing. Read more
How to travel between Venice, Rome, Cinque Terre, and Florence
How to get to Cinque Terre
Bordering the coast of the Italian Riviera sits Cinque Terre and its five villages, all of them holding historical differences but sharing similarities in color and vibrancy. Located in the region of Liguria, the towns of Cinque Terre are connected and can be hiked, allowing for up-close experiences with the centuries-old destination. Read more
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 in which their main railway station often differentiates. On Italy's mainland, Venice Mestre is the more... Read more
How to get from Florence to Rome
If you've taken in the Renaissance charms of Florence and are ready to visit Rome or catch your flight home, there are a few ways to make the roughly 175-mile (282 km) journey. Read more
How to get from Venice to Florence
Venice and Florence are just 167 miles (269 km) 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 advance. Read more
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