7-Day Itinerary: Exploring Italy from Rome to Cinque Terre, Milan, Venice, and back to Rome

1. Day 1: Arriving in Rome
   Leonardo da Vinci International Airport to central Rome: 32km, 40 minutes.

   Welcome to Rome! Check into your hotel and soak in the city's beauty with a visit to the Pantheon and the Trevi Fountain.

2. Day 2: Florence
   Travel time from Rome to Florence: 272 km, 3 hours and 20 minutes by car or 1 hour and 34 minutes by train.

   Admire the Renaissance architecture of Florence Cathedral, learn about art at The Uffizi Gallery, and stroll Ponte Vecchio.

3. Day 3: Cinque Terre
   Travel time from Florence to Cinque Terre: 168 km, 2 hours and 30 minutes by car or 2 hours and 10 minutes by train

   Explore the colorful villages on the coast of the Mediterranean at Cinque Terre National Park. Visit Vernazza, try local dishes at Ristorante Belforte, and hike scenic trails for unforgettable views.

4. Day 4: Milan
   Travel time from Cinque Terre to Milan: 229 km, 3 hours and 10 minutes by car or 3 hours and 20 minutes by train.

   Visit the historic Duomo di Milano, witness the beauty at the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, and explore the Sforza Castle, home to several museums.

5. Day 5: Venice
   Travel time from Milan to Venice: 279 km, 3 hours and 15 minutes by car or 2 hours and 15 minutes by train.

   Ride the world-famous Venice Canals, see the Byzantine architecture of St. Mark's Basilica, and enjoy the view from the Rialto Bridge.

6. Day 6: Back to Rome
   Travel time from Venice to Rome: 532km, 5 hours and 25 minutes by car or 3 hours and 45 minutes by train.

   Return to Rome for a final day of sightseeing. Explore the Vatican City including the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica. Wander Trastevere, one of Rome's prettiest and most authentic neighborhoods.

7. Day 7: Departure from Rome
   Travel time to Leonardo da Vinci International Airport from Central Rome: 32 km, 40 minutes.

   Goodbye Rome! Take memories of all the sights and sounds of Italy with you on your journey back home.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Pantheon (1 hour, free)
• Trevi Fountain (30 minutes, free)
• Florence Cathedral (1.5 hours, 5 Euros)
• The Uffizi Gallery (2.5 hours, 20 Euros)
• Ponte Vecchio (30 minutes, free)
• Cinque Terre National Park (1 day, 7.50 Euros)
• Vernazza (3 hours, free)
• Ristorante Belforte (2 hours, 50 Euros)
• Duomo di Milano (1 hour, 3 Euros)
• Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II (1 hour, free)
• Sforza Castle (2 hours, 10 Euros)
• Venice Canals (1.5 hours, 80 Euros)
• St. Mark's Basilica (1 hour, 5 Euros)
• Rialto Bridge (30 minutes, free)
• Total Estimated Costs: $184.50 per person

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider visiting the ancient ruins of Pompeii, or spending more time at the vibrant coastal area of the Cinque Terre National Park. For those with less time, you may want to consider skipping Milan or Venice, since both require a considerable amount of time to travel to and from. Instead, consider doing a day trip from Rome to one of the nearby towns such as Ostia Antica or Tivoli.