7 days in Rome & Florence Itinerary

Rome is known for historic sites, sightseeing, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the ancient world of Colosseum, don't miss a visit to Spanish Steps, admire the landmark architecture of Pantheon, and contemplate the long history of Roman Forum.

To find other places to visit, traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, read our Rome tour itinerary website.

Entebbe, Uganda to Rome is an approximately 15-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Entebbe to Rome is minus 2 hours. Traveling from Entebbe in April, things will get little chillier in Rome: highs are around 24°C and lows about 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Fri) to allow enough time to take a train to Florence.

On the 15th (Sat), make a trip to Piazzale Michelangelo, take in the views from Ponte Vecchio, appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza del Duomo, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, then appreciate the history behind Campanile di Giotto, and finally get to know the fascinating history of Piazza della Signoria. On the 16th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: get a sense of history and politics at Palazzo Vecchio, pause for some photo ops at Ratto di Polissena, explore the world behind art at Florence Academy of Fine Arts, steep yourself in history at Basilica of Santa Croce, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilica of Santa Maria Novella, and finally don't miss a visit to The Baptistery of St. John.

To find more things to do, other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Florence online driving holiday planner.

Traveling by train from Rome to Florence takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. In April, daytime highs in Florence are 22°C, while nighttime lows are 11°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Mon) early enough to travel back home.