Four Days in Italy: A City Experience

  1. Day 1: Rome
    Leonardo da Vinci International Airport to Downtown Rome
    Time: 45 minutes (20 km)

    Begin your trip to Italy in the country's capital, Rome. Start your day at the Colosseum, an iconic symbol of Rome, and learn about its rich history. Then, head to the Pantheon, a well-preserved ancient temple, which now serves as a church. Next, visit the Trevi Fountain, the largest Baroque fountain in the city. End the day with a visit to the Vatican Museums to see the famous Sistine Chapel.

  2. Day 2: Florence
    Rome to Florence
    Time: 1 hour 30 minutes (280 km)

    Take a day trip to Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance. Start at the Uffizi Gallery, home to some of the world's most famous Renaissance art, including works by Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci. Then, visit the Duomo di Firenze, the city's iconic cathedral. Take a break from the busy city and relax in the Boboli Gardens, a beautiful park in the heart of Florence. End the day with a stroll across the Ponte Vecchio, a medieval bridge over the Arno River.

  3. Day 3: Venice
    Florence to Venice
    Time: 2 hours 30 minutes (260 km)

    Take a train to Venice, the beautiful city built on water. Start at Piazza San Marco, the city's main square, and visit the Doge's Palace, a stunning Gothic-style palace that served as the residence of the Doge of Venice. Then, take a gondola ride through the city's famous canals, passing under the Rialto Bridge, the oldest bridge over the Grand Canal. End the day with a visit to the Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute, a beautiful Baroque-style church.

  4. Day 4: Milan
    Venice to Milan
    Time: 2 hours 40 minutes (270 km)

    End your trip in Milan, the fashion capital of Italy. Start at the Duomo di Milano, a beautiful Gothic cathedral and one of the largest in the world. Then, visit Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, a stunning shopping mall with high-end fashion stores and restaurants. Next, head to Sforza Castle, a castle that houses several museums, including works by Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci. End the day with a visit to the Last Supper, Leonardo da Vinci's famous fresco painting.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Colosseum (2 hours, €16)
  • Pantheon (1 hour, Free)
  • Trevi Fountain (30 minutes, Free)
  • Vatican Museums (3 hours, €17)
  • Uffizi Gallery (3 hours, €20)
  • Duomo di Firenze (1 hour, Free)
  • Boboli Gardens (2 hours, €10)
  • Ponte Vecchio (30 minutes, Free)
  • Piazza San Marco (1 hour, Free)
  • Doge's Palace (2 hours, €20)
  • Gondola Ride (30 minutes, €80 for up to 6 people)
  • Rialto Bridge (30 minutes, Free)
  • Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute (1 hour, Free)
  • Duomo di Milano (1 hour, Free)
  • Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II (2 hours, Free)
  • Sforza Castle (2 hours, Free)
  • Last Supper (1 hour, €12)
  • Total Estimated Costs: €175
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