14 days in Florence & Rome Itinerary

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Florence: Castello del Trebbio (in Santa Brigida), Pisa (Duomo di Pisa, Leaning Tower of Pisa, &more) and Santuario di Montesenario (in Vaglia). The adventure continues: admire the masterpieces at Florence Academy of Fine Arts, snap pictures at Ponte Vecchio, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at The Baptistery of St. John, and make a trip to Piazzale Michelangelo.

To see ratings, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Florence journey planner.

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to Florence is an approximately 16.5-hour combination of flight and train. The time zone difference when traveling from Rio de Janeiro to Florence is 4 hours. Traveling from Rio de Janeiro in July, you will find days in Florence are a bit warmer (35°C), and nights are about the same (21°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Sun) to allow time to take a train to Rome.

Change things up with a short trip to Villa Adriana in Tivoli (about 38 minutes away). There's much more to do: don't miss a visit to St. Peter's Basilica, ponder the design of Trevi Fountain, admire the masterpieces at Galleria Borghese, and explore the galleries of Vatican Museums.

To find reviews, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Rome road trip planner.

Take a train from Florence to Rome in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. In July, daily temperatures in Rome can reach 37°C, while at night they dip to 24°C. On the 15th (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.