Begin the trip by exploring the beautiful canals of Venice, the stunning capital of northern Italy’s Veneto region. Take a gondola ride through the canals or stroll over the many beautiful bridges. Explore the famous Piazza San Marco where you can indulge in Roman-style pizza, some of the freshest seafood, and gelato.
Visit the beautiful landmark of the Grand Canal and take a water taxi or vaporetto to explore it thoroughly. Next, visit the iconic St. Mark’s Basilica, a Roman Catholic church located in the beautiful Piazza San Marco. Admire the stunning gold mosaics and get a guided tour of the interiors, getting to know more about the splendid collection of artwork on display.
Travel to Rome and start exploring the city’s many historic monuments and hidden treasures. Begin your tour at the iconic Colosseum where you can experience a guided tour of the world-famous amphitheater, which was host to ancient Roman gladiatorial games. Later, visit the Roman Forum, a rectangular plaza featuring the remains of 3 temples and various other sacred, governmental, and secular buildings. You can also visit the iconic Vatican City to view the stunning frescoes of St. Peter’s Basilica, as well as the artwork in the Vatican Museum which includes Roman paintings, sculptures and precious artifacts collected over centuries.
Wrap up your trip with some authentic Roman-style pizza and other Italian delicacies. Take a food tour or cooking class that showcases the country’s rich food culture, or visit the famous Trevi fountain, which depicts the 'taming of the waters' by the Roman god Neptune. End your trip by indulging in some retail therapy for skin-care and luxury-lifestyle products from famous Italian brands, located around the fountain.
For transportation between Venice and Rome, the best option is to take an inter-city train which runs regularly between the two cities. Within Venice and Rome, you can take a water taxi or vaporetto to explore the canals in Venice whereas Rome has buses, metro system and trams available as modes of transport which usually cost 1.5EUR to 4EUR. As a rough estimate, the travel cost can be around 200EUR-350EUR per person (including train fares and transportation costs during the trip) and total travel time around 8 hours (depending on the train schedule)
If you have more time in Venice, consider visiting the Diaconia di San Giorgio Maggiore church which has beautiful architecture and artwork or taking a day trip to the nearby island of Burano known for its colorful houses and lace-making traditions. Similarly, in Rome, visit the stunning Palazzo Doria Pamphilj for impressive art collections or take the kids to the Bioparco Zoo park for a day full of fun and learning among animals.
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) is 13 km (8 miles) from the city center and can be reached by public bus or water taxi. Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) Is 30 km (18.6 miles) from the city center and can be reached through public buses, trains or taxis.