Italy in 10 days: Rome, Florence & Venice
The classic first trip to Italy: ancient Rome, Renaissance Florence and the canals of Venice, linked by fast trains. Fly into Rome and out of Venice to avoid doubling back.
When to go
April to June and September to October are warm and less crowded than midsummer. July and August are hot and busy, especially in Rome and Venice.
Flights: into Rome, home from Venice
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Day-by-day plan
Rome 4 nights
Arrive, then walk to the Pantheon, Piazza Navona and the Trevi Fountain.
The Colosseum, the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill; book a timed entry in advance.
The Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel in the morning, St. Peter's Basilica after.
A slower day: Trastevere, the Spanish Steps and Villa Borghese.
🚆 High-speed train Rome → Florence: about 1 h 30 min.
Florence 3 nights
The cathedral, the dome climb and the Baptistery; sunset at Piazzale Michelangelo.
The Uffizi in the morning and the Accademia (Michelangelo's David) in the afternoon.
A day trip to Siena, Pisa or the Chianti wine country.
🚆 High-speed train Florence → Venice: about 2 hours.
Venice 2 nights
St. Mark's Basilica, the Doge's Palace and a walk to the Rialto Bridge.
A vaporetto to Murano and Burano, then get lost in the quiet back streets.
✈️ Day 10: fly home from Venice.
Tips for this trip
- Reserve the Colosseum, Vatican Museums, Uffizi and Accademia ahead; walk-up lines can take hours.
- Book high-speed trains a few weeks early for the lowest prices; regional trains have fixed prices.
- Venice charges a day-tripper access fee on busy days; overnight guests pay a city tax at the hotel instead.
Prefer a guided tour?
The same route with hotels, transport and a guide arranged for you. Live prices and reviews; you book and pay on TourRadar.
More Italy trips ›FAQ
Is 10 days enough for Italy?
For Rome, Florence and Venice, yes. Add the Amalfi Coast or Cinque Terre with three or four more days.
Do I need a car?
No. All three cities are best on foot and by train; a car is only useful for the Tuscan countryside.
Which airport should I fly into?
Rome Fiumicino in, Venice Marco Polo out (an open-jaw ticket).