Rome and Florence in 7 Days: Day-by-Day Itinerary

Trip at a glance

Route and overnight bases

Rome (day 1–3); Florence (day 4–7)

Getting between places

Rome -> Florence (about 222 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 great dining options.
• Afternoon Pantheon — Pantheon: 4.8★ (288,651 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Evening 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

Day 2: Rome

• Morning Giolitti — Giolitti: 4.4★ (29,502 reviews), 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 La Nuova Piazzetta — La Nuova Piazzetta: 4.8★ (54,505 reviews), good budget fit, well-reviewed with high confidence
• 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 Osteria da Fortunata - Rinascimento — Osteria da Fortunata - Rinascimento: 4.6★ (20,801 reviews), good budget fit, 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 Antico Forno Roscioli — Antico Forno Roscioli: good budget fit, 4.5★ (7,922 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 Mariuccia - Campo dè Fiori — Mariuccia - Campo dè Fiori: 4.7★ (10,404 reviews), good budget fit, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Afternoon Castel Sant'Angelo — Castel Sant'Angelo: 4.7★ (111,754 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Evening Pastasciutta — Pastasciutta: 4.7★ (10,966 reviews), good budget fit, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Evening Vatican Museums — Vatican Museums: 4.6★ (211,396 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence

Day 4: Florence

• 09:00 Hotel Artemide — Perfect for culture and food lovers, centrally located with great 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 — Located in the heart of Florence, ideal for exploring art and cuisine.
• Afternoon Uffizi Galleries — Uffizi Galleries: 4.7★ (95,197 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence, fits the city's character
• Evening La Giostra — La Giostra: 4.3★ (3,368 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence

Day 5: Florence

• Morning 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
• Morning Piazzale Michelangelo — Piazzale Michelangelo: 4.8★ (114,365 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Afternoon I' Girone De' Ghiotti — I' Girone De' Ghiotti: 4.8★ (5,295 reviews), conveniently located nearby, good budget fit
• 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 Trattoria Zà Zà — Trattoria Zà Zà: good budget fit, 4.5★ (34,781 reviews)
• Evening Stazione Ferroviaria Firenze Santa Maria Novella — Stazione Ferroviaria Firenze Santa Maria Novella: 4.1★ (47,811 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence

Day 6: Florence

• Morning Ditta Artigianale — Ditta Artigianale: 4.2★ (3,843 reviews), conveniently located nearby, good budget fit
• Morning Fontana del Porcellino — Fontana del Porcellino: 4.5★ (12,907 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Afternoon Osteria Pastella — Osteria Pastella: 4.3★ (4,131 reviews), good budget fit, well-reviewed with high confidence
• 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 Gustapizza — Gustapizza: good budget fit, 4.5★ (7,500 reviews)
• Evening Piazza del Duomo — Piazza del Duomo: 4.8★ (143,656 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence

Day 7: Florence

• Morning Vivoli — Vivoli: 4.5★ (8,993 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Morning Piazza della Repubblica — Piazza della Repubblica: 4.6★ (27,932 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• 11:00 Hotel Brunelleschi — Located in the heart of Florence, ideal for exploring art and 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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