Italy Escape: Rome, Florence & Venice
Travelers: 2 adults, 0 children
Itinerary Overview
Rome (Italy) – 3 nights
Hotel: Hotel Villafranca
Stay: 3 nights in Rome (Italy)
Highlights: Explore the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, visit the Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica, stroll through Piazza Navona and the Trevi Fountain, and enjoy traditional Roman cuisine in Trastevere.
Transfer: Rome to Florence
Route: Roma Tiburtina → Firenze S.M. Novella
Service: Train/ground transportation between Rome and Florence, offering a comfortable and scenic journey through the Italian countryside.
Florence (Italy) – 2 nights
Hotel: Hotel Embassy
Stay: 2 nights in Florence (Italy)
Highlights: Discover the Duomo and its dome by Brunelleschi, visit the Uffizi Gallery and Accademia (home of Michelangelo’s David), walk across the Ponte Vecchio, and enjoy Tuscan food and wine in the historic center.
Transfer: Florence to Venice
Route: Firenze S.M. Novella → Venezia - Mestre
Service: Train/ground transportation from Florence to Venice (Mestre), a practical gateway to reach Venice’s historic center.
Venice (Italy) – 3 nights
Hotel: CHC Continental, BW Premier Collection
Stay: 3 nights in Venice (Italy)
Highlights: Wander through the canals and alleys of Venice, visit St. Mark’s Square and Basilica, see the Doge’s Palace and the Rialto Bridge, and enjoy a gondola ride at sunset or a vaporetto trip along the Grand Canal.
Included Services
- 3 nights at Hotel Villafranca in Rome (Italy)
- Transportation from Roma Tiburtina to Firenze S.M. Novella
- 2 nights at Hotel Embassy in Florence (Italy)
- Transportation from Firenze S.M. Novella to Venezia - Mestre
- 3 nights at CHC Continental, BW Premier Collection in Venice (Italy)
This itinerary is ideal for two adults looking for a mix of culture, history, gastronomy, and romantic scenery across three of Italy’s most iconic cities.
For your trip, I recommend combining practical guides with more in-depth reading. For a good overview, look for recent editions of “Rick Steves Italy” (very clear city walks and transport tips), “Lonely Planet Italy” (excellent for logistics, maps and restaurant ideas), and “DK Eyewitness Italy” or the city-specific DK guides for Rome, Florence and Venice (great visuals and neighborhood highlights). If you want more focused city guides, consider “Time Out Rome”, “The Rough Guide to Florence & Tuscany”, and “Rough Guide to Venice & the Veneto” for deeper cultural context and less touristy suggestions. For background reading, you might enjoy “Rome: The Biography of a City” by Christopher Hibbert to understand the layers of Roman history, “Brunelleschi’s Dome” by Ross King for a fascinating look at Florence and Renaissance architecture, and “Venice: Pure City” by Peter Ackroyd to get a sense of Venice’s unique character. If you prefer something lighter, pick up a good map-based city walk book or an art-focused pocket guide to help you appreciate the museums and churches while you explore.
