7-Day Family Friendly Itinerary for Venice, Rome, Florence, Milan, and Tuscany

1. Day 1: Venice
   30 minutes (9 miles) from Venice Marco Polo Airport

   Explore the iconic Grand Canal on a gondola ride in the morning. Visit St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace in the afternoon. End the day with a stroll through the Rialto Market and indulge in some delicious Venetian cuisine for dinner.

2. Day 2: Florence
   2 hours (163 miles) from Venice

   Visit the impressive Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, take in the magnificent views of Florence from Piazzale Michelangelo and appreciate the art and sculptures at the Accademia Gallery in the morning. Enjoy pizza and gelato for lunch and then discover the history and architecture of the Palazzo Vecchio in the afternoon. End the day with a Tuscan dinner and wine tasting.

3. Day 3: Tuscany
   1 hour (40 miles) from Florence

   Discover the picturesque landscapes of Tuscany on a hot air balloon ride in the morning. Visit the medieval town of San Gimignano and the Leaning Tower of Pisa in the afternoon. End the day with a relaxing walk through the olive groves and vineyards, and enjoy a traditional Tuscan dinner.

4. Day 4: Rome
   3 hours (176 miles) from Tuscany

   Explore the iconic Colosseum and the Roman Forum in the morning. Visit the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica in the afternoon. End the day with a stroll through the charming streets of Trastevere and indulge in some authentic Roman cuisine for dinner.

5. Day 5: Milan
   3 hours (284 miles) from Rome

   Visit the impressive Gothic Cathedral and the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II in the morning. Discover the artwork and sculpture at the Pinacoteca di Brera and the Sforza Castle in the afternoon. End the day with a visit to the trendy Navigli district and enjoy an aperitivo with some delicious Milanese cuisine for dinner.

6. Day 6: Tuscany
   3 hours (179 miles) from Milan

   Visit the charming town of Siena and the world-famous cuisine and wine at Montalcino in the morning. Explore the vineyards and olive groves of Chianti and indulge in a Tuscan picnic for lunch. End the day with a relaxing walk through the medieval village of Monteriggioni and enjoy a traditional Tuscan dinner.

7. Day 7: Florence
   1 hour (39 miles) from Monteriggioni

   Visit the Uffizi Gallery and the Ponte Vecchio in the morning. Discover the charming streets and piazzas of Florence and indulge in some delicious Tuscan cuisine for lunch. End the day with a visit to the Boboli Gardens and enjoy a breathtaking sunset over the city.

Recommendations

Don't miss the opportunity to take a day trip to Cinque Terre from Florence or indulge in some seafood and beach time at the Amalfi Coast from Rome. Consider visiting the Ferrari Museum in Modena or the Lamborghini Museum in Bologna for car enthusiasts. To maximize your fun, book skip-the-line tickets in advance for popular attractions, wear comfortable shoes, and carry plenty of water and sunscreen.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Grand Canal Gondola Ride (1 hour, £80)
• St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace (3 hours, £30)
• Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Piazzale Michelangelo (3 hours, £20)
• Accademia Gallery (2 hours, £20)
• Palazzo Vecchio (2 hours, £15)
• Hot Air Balloon Ride over Tuscany (1 hour, £200)
• San Gimignano and Leaning Tower of Pisa (4 hours, £20)
• Colosseum and Roman Forum (3 hours, £20)
• Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica (4 hours, £30)
• Gothic Cathedral and Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II (2 hours, £10)
• Pinacoteca di Brera and Sforza Castle (3 hours, £20)
• Siena and Montalcino (4 hours, £20)
• Tuscan Picnic (1 hour, £30)
• Boboli Gardens (2 hours, £10)
• Total Estimated Costs: £510