Italy in 10 Days: Day-by-Day Itinerary

Trip at a glance

Route and overnight bases

Rome (day 1–3); Florence (day 4–7); Venice (day 8–10)

Getting between places

Rome -> Florence (about 222 min); Florence -> Venice (about 199 min)

When to go

Late spring (May–June) and early autumn (September–October) give warm, settled weather with fewer crowds. July and August are the hottest and busiest months, so book accommodation and popular sights well ahead.

Day 1: Rome

• 12:00 Airport → Hotel transfer — Transfer from the airport to your hotel. Consider taxi, shuttle, or public transport.
• 14:00 Hotel Artemide — Perfect for culture and food lovers, centrally located with excellent dining options.
• Afternoon Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major — Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major: 4.8★ (57,958 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Evening La Nuova Piazzetta — La Nuova Piazzetta: 4.8★ (54,505 reviews), good budget fit, well-reviewed with high confidence

Day 2: Rome

• Morning Sant' Eustachio Caffè — Sant' Eustachio Caffè: 4.1★ (13,254 reviews), good budget fit, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Morning Chiesa di Sant'Ignazio di Loyola — Chiesa di Sant'Ignazio di Loyola: 4.8★ (21,742 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Afternoon Tonnarello — Tonnarello: 4.7★ (110,268 reviews), good budget fit, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Afternoon Piazza di Spagna — Piazza di Spagna: 4.7★ (152,901 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Evening All'Antico Vinaio — All'Antico Vinaio: good budget fit, 4.3★ (10,172 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence
• Evening Trevi Fountain — Trevi Fountain: 4.7★ (525,470 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence

Day 3: Rome

• Morning Trattoria Da Enzo — Trattoria Da Enzo: good budget fit, 4.3★ (10,229 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence
• Morning Roman Forum — Roman Forum: 4.8★ (146,610 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Afternoon Piccolo Buco (NO PRENOTAZIONI-NO RESERVATIONS) — Piccolo Buco (NO PRENOTAZIONI-NO RESERVATIONS): good budget fit, 4.5★ (8,179 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence
• Afternoon Pantheon — Pantheon: 4.8★ (288,651 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Evening Osteria da Fortunata - Rinascimento — Osteria da Fortunata - Rinascimento: 4.6★ (20,801 reviews), good budget fit, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Evening Campo de' Fiori — Campo de' Fiori: 4.4★ (71,670 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence

Day 4: Florence

• 09:00 Hotel Artemide — Perfect for culture and food lovers, centrally located with excellent dining options.
• 13:17 Rome -> Florence — Travel from Rome to Florence. About 230km — train or coach is the usual option (~222 min). Check Trainline or the local operator.
• 17:04 Hotel Brunelleschi — A blend of history and modern comfort, ideal for exploring Florence's rich culture.
• Afternoon David — David: 4.8★ (22,383 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Evening La Ménagère — La Ménagère: 4.2★ (7,541 reviews), good budget fit

Day 5: Florence

• Morning Caffè Gilli — Caffè Gilli: good budget fit, 4.3★ (11,413 reviews), conveniently located nearby
• Morning Uffizi Galleries — Uffizi Galleries: 4.7★ (95,197 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence, fits the city's character
• Afternoon Melaleuca Florence Bakery + Bistrot | Brunch & Specialty Coffee — Melaleuca Florence Bakery + Bistrot | Brunch & Specialty Coffee: 4.7★ (2,537 reviews), good budget fit, conveniently located nearby
• Afternoon Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore — Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore: 4.8★ (111,878 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Evening I' Girone De' Ghiotti — I' Girone De' Ghiotti: 4.8★ (5,295 reviews), conveniently located nearby, good budget fit
• Evening Piazza del Duomo — Piazza del Duomo: 4.8★ (143,656 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence

Day 6: Florence

• Morning Vivoli — Vivoli: 4.5★ (8,993 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Morning Fontana del Porcellino — Fontana del Porcellino: 4.5★ (12,907 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Afternoon Trattoria Zà Zà — Trattoria Zà Zà: good budget fit, 4.5★ (34,781 reviews)
• Afternoon Officina Profumo - Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella — Officina Profumo - Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella: 4.6★ (3,729 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Evening Ditta Artigianale — Ditta Artigianale: 4.2★ (3,843 reviews), conveniently located nearby, good budget fit
• Evening Porta Romana — Porta Romana: 4.4★ (6,741 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence

Day 7: Florence

• Morning Basilica of Santa Maria Novella — Basilica of Santa Maria Novella: 4.7★ (32,509 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence, fits the city's character
• Afternoon Trattoria Mario — Trattoria Mario: 4.6★ (4,645 reviews), good budget fit
• Afternoon Museo Leonardo Da Vinci — Museo Leonardo Da Vinci: 4.7★ (52,416 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence, fits the city's character
• Evening Gelateria La Carraia — Gelateria La Carraia: 4.7★ (10,498 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence
• Evening Piazza della Signoria — Piazza della Signoria: 4.8★ (87,667 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence

Day 8: Venice

• 09:00 Hotel Antiche Figure — Charming hotel with easy access to Venice's cultural sites and local cuisine.
• 12:54 Florence -> Venice — Travel from Florence to Venice. About 203km — train or coach is the usual option (~199 min). Check Trainline or the local operator.
• 16:18 Hotel Antiche Figure — Charming hotel with easy access to Venice's cultural sites and local cuisine.
• Afternoon Scuola Grande di San Rocco — Scuola Grande di San Rocco: 4.8★ (6,084 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence, fits the city's character
• Evening Bacaro Quebrado — Bacaro Quebrado: good budget fit, 4.5★ (5,391 reviews)

Day 9: Venice

• Morning Caffè Florian — Caffè Florian: good budget fit, 3.8★ (8,157 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence
• Morning Bridge of Sighs — Bridge of Sighs: 4.6★ (27,852 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Afternoon La Piazza — La Piazza: 4.7★ (27,651 reviews), good budget fit, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Afternoon Saint Mark's Basilica — Saint Mark's Basilica: 4.7★ (30,464 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Evening Dal Moro's — Dal Moro's: 4.6★ (20,491 reviews), good budget fit, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Evening Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo — Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo: 4.5★ (15,208 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence

Day 10: Venice

• Morning L' Bacaro de' Bischeri — L' Bacaro de' Bischeri: 4.8★ (2,504 reviews), good budget fit, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Morning Basilica of Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari — Basilica of Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari: 4.7★ (13,010 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• 11:00 Hotel Antiche Figure — Charming hotel with easy access to Venice's cultural sites and local cuisine.
• 12:00 Hotel → Airport transfer — Head to the airport. Allow plenty of time for check-in, security, and any last-minute shopping.

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