Seven Days in Italy

Enjoy seven days in Venice, Florence and Rome - three of Italy’s most beautiful cities. This trip is filled to the brim with history and art. This trip will take a week and you will see Venice (2 days), Florence (2 days) and Rome (3 days).

After arriving in Venice, your trip starts with a journey from the airport to the hotel – by the vaporetto, or the water taxi. This gives you the perfect opportunity to soak in the atmosphere of the city. After checking in at your hotel, you will explore the city center, including the famous St. Mark’s Square and the Venice clock tower.

The second day is dedicated to a round-trip of Venice’s best sights. Marvel at the Venetian Gothic architecture of Doge's Palace and other architectural sights, cross the atmospheric Rialto Bridge with its many kiosks and end your day at the Chiesa di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari, quietly admiring the works of Tiziano.

On the third day, you will move to Florence by train. After dropping your bags off at the hotel, you will get yourself acquainted with the city’s heritage in the lustrous Medici Riccardi palace and then move on to see the world-famous statue of David with your own eyes at the Accademia Gallery.

Day 4 allows you to explore the city’s many museums and churches and their valuable sights. The highlights: a visit to the Basilica of the Holy Cross with its fine frescoes and tombs and the Uffizi Gallery, housing works of Renaissance masters.

The fifth day marks your departure to Rome by train. After checking in at the hotel, you will visit the solemn Vatican City and discover Christianity’s he­ritage at the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica.

Day 6 is reserved for a trip back to the past – the ancient Rome, to be precise. Start your day at the beautiful Villa Borghese, then head to the Spanish Steps and the dazzling Trevi Fountain. Then, step back into the past with a visit to the Colosseum and imagine what the fights must have been like. Don’t miss a walk around the Palatine Hill and then head to the majestic Pantheon dedicated to all of Rome’s ancien­t gods.

On the seventh day, you will head out of the city boundaries, to the atmospheric village of Tivoli. There, you will visit two lavish villas, Villa d’Este and Hadrian’s Villa. After the trip back to Rome, stop by the beautiful Piazza Navona and finish your day at the Trastevere area and one of its charming cafés.

This trip is good all year round, however, the conditions won’t be ideal in winter and summer. Expect snow and temperatures below freezing from late November to late March. The opening hours of some attractions might also be shorter. During the summer, sightseeing may be unpleasant due to temperatures reaching above 90°F (32°C) in sunny days.