Morning: Land at Fiumicino Airport and take the Leonardo Express to your hotel in the historic centre. Drop off luggage and enjoy a quick espresso at a nearby café.
Afternoon: Stroll to the iconic Colosseum, explore its arena floor and learn about ancient gladiators. Walk through the adjacent Roman Forum for a deeper sense of Imperial Rome.
Evening: Dine al fresco in the lively Trastevere neighbourhood, sampling fresh pasta and local wine. End the night with a leisurely walk to the illuminated Pantheon.
Find HotelsMorning: Visit the breathtaking Vatican Museums, including the Sistine Chapel, and marvel at Michelangelo’s frescoes.
Afternoon: Tour St. Peter’s Basilica and climb to the dome for panoramic city views. Grab a panino near Piazza Navona and admire the Baroque fountains.
Evening: Experience a sunset walk along the Tiber River, then enjoy gelato while strolling past the illuminated Trevi Fountain.
Find HotelsMorning: Take a high‑speed train to Florence; check in and head straight to the Uffizi Gallery to see Botticelli’s “Birth of Venus”.
Afternoon: Climb the Duomo (Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore) for sweeping Tuscan vistas, then wander the artisan shops of the Oltrarno district.
Evening: Savor a traditional Florentine steak at a trattoria near the Ponte Vecchio**, and enjoy the bridge’s glittering night lights.
Find HotelsMorning: Arrive by train to Venice; store luggage and begin at St. Mark’s Square, visiting the Doge’s Palace and the Basilica.
Afternoon: Glide through the canals on a vaporetto to the colorful Burano islands, famous for lace and bright houses.
Evening: Return to the main islands for a candlelit dinner beside the Grand Canal, followed by a serenade by a gondolier.
Find HotelsMorning: Take a train to Naples, then a transfer to the cliff‑side town of Positano. Check in and wander the steep, pastel‑colored streets.
Afternoon: Relax on Spiaggia Grande or hike the scenic trail to Path of the Gods for stunning sea views.
Evening: Dine on fresh seafood at a cliff‑top restaurant, watching the sunset over the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Find HotelsMorning: Visit the ancient ruins of Pompeii, exploring the remarkably preserved streets, villas, and frescoes.
Afternoon: Return to Rome by train; enjoy a leisurely lunch in the Campo de’ Fiori market square.
Evening: Celebrate the final night with a farewell dinner in the historic Monti neighbourhood, sampling Roman specialties.
Find HotelsMorning: Pack and enjoy a relaxed brunch near your hotel, perhaps revisiting a favorite café.
Afternoon: Transfer to Fiumicino Airport for your flight home, taking with you memories of Italy’s art, history, and scenery.
Find HotelsIf you have extra days, consider adding a sunrise visit to the Capri island from the Amalfi Coast or a day trip to Siena from Florence. To shorten the trip, you can combine Rome and Florence by using an early morning high‑speed train and skip the Amalfi Coast, focusing instead on a deeper exploration of the two major cities. Booking tickets for popular sites (Vatican, Uffizi, Colosseum) online in advance will save you hours of queue time.