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7 Days in Italy — Rome, Florence & Venice (July 17–24)
Start in Rome for two full days, train to Florence for art and your conference, then finish with Venice before departing July 25. The route flows south-to-north by rail — no backtracking, manageable pace, one big city per stop. This preview covers the first 7 days of a 10-day trip — claim it to build the full itinerary with Voyaige.
Built for unclear — implied couple or small group (not specified) spending 10 days in Italy (Rome, Florence, Venice, possibly Bologna)
Budget Estimate
$1,295
~$185/day for 10 days · USD
Before You Go
Book Frecciarossa trains (Rome→Florence, Florence→Venice) at least 1–2 weeks ahead via Trenitalia or Omio — prices rise sharply.
Reserve Borghese Gallery tickets online before departure; walk-in entry is not available.
Book Uffizi and Vatican Museums timed-entry tickets in advance — July lines without tickets can exceed 2 hours.
Reserve at least 2–3 dinners ahead, especially Da Enzo al 29 in Rome and Osteria da Rioba in Venice.
Download the Trenitalia app and Google Maps offline for Rome, Florence, and Venice before you leave home.
Good to Know
Venice is absolutely worth including — one focused day gives you the essential experience without the blur of over-touring.
Bologna is wonderful but adds a fourth city in 7 days; skip it this trip and save it for the next.
July is peak season — book everything at least 2 weeks out or you will lose meaningful time to queues.
Eat lunch as your main meal in Italy; it is cheaper, less crowded, and closer to how locals actually eat.
A vaporetto pass in Venice beats buying single tickets after your second ride — get the 48-hour if you have a full day.
Carry a small reusable water bottle — Rome and Florence have hundreds of free drinking fountains (nasoni) throughout the city.
The pace here is two cities before the conference, one after — it works; you never spend fewer than 1.5 nights anywhere.
Day by Day
Arrival in Rome — Ancient Core
Check in & decompress
Drop bags at your hotel near Termini or Monti; resist the urge to rush out immediately.
FreeColosseum exterior & Roman Forum walk
Walk the perimeter of the Colosseum, then enter the Forum for a ground-level first impression.
€18 combined ticketPasseggiata through Monti
Wander Rome's oldest neighborhood at dusk — boutiques, aperitivo bars, low crowds.
FreeDinner in Monti
Eat in the neighborhood — skip tourist traps near the Forum.
€25–40ppWhere to eat
Trattoria Monti
Roman classics; try the timballo.
Rome — Vatican & Trastevere
Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
Arrive at opening to beat summer crowds; allocate 2.5–3 hours minimum.
€20St. Peter's Basilica
Entry is free; climb the dome for panoramic views of Rome.
Free (dome €8)Lunch near Vatican
Cross into Prati neighborhood — better food, half the tourist markup.
€15–20ppCastel Sant'Angelo
Former papal fortress with river views; 45-minute visit is sufficient.
€15Trastevere evening stroll
Cross the Tiber into Rome's most atmospheric neighborhood for aperitivo and dinner.
FreeDinner in Trastevere
Eat here — the neighborhood energy at night is one of Rome's best experiences.
€25–40ppWhere to eat
Bar near hotel
Stand at the bar; espresso and cornetto.
Pizzarium (Gabriele Bonci)
Best pizza al taglio in Rome.
Da Enzo al 29
Classic Roman trattoria; book ahead.
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Rome — Piazzas, Pantheon & Gelato
Pantheon
Visit early before crowds; the oculus light show at 9 AM is genuinely dramatic.
€5Piazza Navona
Rome's most theatrical baroque square — Bernini's Four Rivers fountain is the centerpiece.
FreeCampo de' Fiori market
Morning market wraps up by noon — fresh produce, local vendors, lively atmosphere.
FreeLunch & gelato in the center
Eat near Campo de' Fiori, then walk to Giolitti or Della Palma for gelato.
€15–25ppTrevi Fountain & Spanish Steps
Both are packed midday — visit Trevi, then walk up to Spanish Steps for city views.
FreeBorghese Gallery
Bernini sculptures and Caravaggio paintings in a quiet hilltop villa — timed entry only.
€15Early dinner & evening wind-down
Eat near your hotel; pack tonight for tomorrow's early train to Florence.
€20–35ppWhere to eat
Sant'Eustachio il Caffè
Rome's most famous espresso bar.
Supplì Roma
Roman street food; try the supplì.
Neighborhood trattoria near Monti
Low-key dinner; rest up.
Train to Florence — Uffizi & Arrival
Trenitalia Frecciarossa: Rome → Florence
High-speed train takes 1.5 hours; arrive at Santa Maria Novella station centrally.
€30–60 per personCheck in & drop bags
Hotel near Santa Croce or Oltrarno keeps you close to everything; drop bags if early.
FreePiazza della Signoria & Palazzo Vecchio exterior
Florence's civic heart — outdoor sculptures including a David replica are free to view.
FreeLunch near the Arno
Eat in the center before the afternoon Uffizi visit.
€15–25ppUffizi Gallery
Botticelli's Birth of Venus and Primavera are the anchors; allow 2.5 hours minimum.
€20Ponte Vecchio & Oltrarno wander
Cross into Oltrarno for aperitivo — less touristy than the north bank.
FreeDinner in Oltrarno
Florence's best neighborhood for authentic, non-tourist-trap eating.
€25–40ppWhere to eat
On the train or at Termini
Grab a pastry before boarding.
Il Latini
Communal tables; classic Florentine.
Buca Mario or Trattoria dell'Orto
Oltrarno staples; bistecca is mandatory.
Florence — Conference Morning, Duomo Afternoon
Walk to conference venue
Florence's center is compact — most venues are within 20 minutes on foot.
FreeConference session
Attend your scheduled 10:30–12:00 conference commitment.
IncludedPost-conference lunch
Decompress over a proper sit-down lunch near the conference venue.
€15–25ppFlorence Cathedral (Duomo) & Baptistery
The cathedral interior is free; Baptistery doors and dome climb require tickets.
€18 combined passBrunelleschi's Dome climb
463 steps to the top — book a timed slot and go late afternoon for cooler temps.
Included in passMercato Centrale upper floor
Florence's best food hall — graze through vendors for an informal early dinner.
€15–25ppPiazzale Michelangelo at sunset
Hilltop overlook with the best panoramic view of Florence — genuinely worth the walk.
FreeWhere to eat
Caffè Rivoire or nearby bar
Quick espresso; you have a morning commitment.
Near conference venue
Ask locals; avoid menu turistico.
Mercato Centrale
Lampredotto or pasta; graze freely.
Train to Venice — Canals & First Evening
Trenitalia: Florence → Venice Santa Lucia
High-speed train takes approximately 2 hours; arrive directly on the Grand Canal.
€25–55 per personArrive Venice & check in
Cross Scalzi Bridge from the station; drop bags at your hotel in Cannaregio or Dorsoduro.
FreeGrand Canal vaporetto ride
Take vaporetto Line 1 end-to-end — 45 minutes, the best cheap city tour in Italy.
€9.50 single or €25 24hr passRialto Bridge & market area
Browse the Rialto market stalls; cross the bridge for views and photo stops.
FreeGet deliberately lost
Put your phone away and wander — Venice rewards aimless exploration more than any itinerary.
FreeCicchetti bar hop in Cannaregio
Venice's answer to tapas — small bites with wine at the bacaro bars along Fondamenta.
€15–25ppDinner near accommodation
Eat close to your hotel tonight; Venice maze navigation at night is trickier than expected.
€30–50ppWhere to eat
Florence hotel or station café
Eat before the train departs.
Near Rialto market
Fresh seafood; ask for the daily special.
Osteria da Rioba
Reliable Venetian seafood; book ahead.
Venice — St. Mark's, Departure Prep
St. Mark's Basilica at opening
Arrive exactly at 9:30 AM opening to avoid peak crowds; entry is free.
Free (treasury €3)Doge's Palace
Gothic masterpiece connected to the prison via Bridge of Sighs — 1.5 hours recommended.
€25Lunch away from Piazza San Marco
Walk 5 minutes in any direction from the piazza — prices drop significantly.
€15–25ppPeggy Guggenheim Collection
World-class modern art in a Grand Canal palazzo — Pollock, Picasso, Dalí, all here.
€16Zattere waterfront walk
Wide sunny promenade facing Giudecca — best gelato in Venice is at Nico here.
FreeFinal aperitivo & sunset
Watch the sunset from a canal-side bar; Spritz Veneziano is €3–5 outside tourist zones.
€5–15ppFarewell dinner
Splurge slightly on your last night — Venetian seafood risotto is the dish to order.
€35–55ppWhere to eat
Caffè del Doge or Cannaregio bar
Best coffee before the San Marco crowds.
Castello neighborhood trattoria
Sarde in saor if available.
Osteria L'Orto dei Mori
Seasonal seafood; local crowd.
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