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This is a recommended itinerary for a first time visit to Italy & Vatican City.
Countries covered in this itinerary
- Italy
- Vatican City
Itinerary
| City Base |
Nights | Notes & Day Trips |
| Rome &Vatican City | 5 | Day 1: Arrival to Rome from long-haul flight Day 2: Vatican City, Saint Peter’s Square, The Papal Basilica of Saint Peter in the Vatican, Sistine Chapel (and Vatican Museum) Day 3: Piazza di Spagna, Spanish Steps, Piazza del Popolo, Villa Borghese Day 4: Victor Emmanuel II Monument, The Forum, Colosseum, Trastevere neighborhood, Palatine Hill Day 5: Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Trevi Fountain Day 6: Depart for Florence by train Notes: Book tickets in advance for a service at The Vatican, Sistene Chapel, and walk to the top of the The Papal Basilica of Saint Peter in the Vatican. Plan to visit the sights early as it generally gets too hot and touristic by mid-afternoon. |
| Florence | 2 | Day 1: Mid-day arrival from Rome; Duomo, twilight walk to Piazzale Michaelangelo for sunset views Day 2: The Galleria dell’Accademia, Gallerie Degli Uffizi, walk along the Arno River Day 3: Morning train to Cinque Terre (arrival sstation is La Spezia) |
Cinque Terre | 2 | Cinque Terre is a string of five old fishing villages. Day 1: Use the train to check out each of the villages – Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza and Monterosso Day 2: Spend more time in a favorite village or consider a hike between villages Day 3: Return to Rome for flight or continue to Milan via train Notes: Stay in La Spezia for best value accommodation or select a place in one of the hilltop villages. Be mindful of where your accommodation is located, as it could be nearly unwalkable (hundreds of steep stairs to access) and may require a pricey cab to/from town. |
| Milan | 1 | Day 1: Mid-day arrival to Milan; Duomo di Milano, The Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II & sunset views of Duomo at La Rinascente Rooftop Day 2: Depart home |
Map of Italy
Transport times
- Train Rome to Florence — 1 hour, 30 minutes
- Train Florence to Cinque Terre — 2 hours, 30 minutes
- Train Cinque Terre to Milan — 4 hours
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