8 days in Venice, Florence & Rome Itinerary

Kick off your visit on the 4th (Mon): admire the landmark architecture of Doge's Palace, make a trip to Piazza San Marco, then don't miss a visit to Basilica di San Marco, and finally contemplate the waterfront views at Canal Grande. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: pause for some serene contemplation at Basilica of St. Anthony, pause for some serene contemplation at Scrovegni Chapel, stop by SCRIBA Venice, take in the views from Ponte di Rialto, then take in panoramic vistas at St Mark's Campanile, and finally snap pictures at Ponte dei Sospiri.

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Vienna, Austria to Venice is an approximately 4.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Vienna in September: high temperatures in Venice hover around 29°C and lows are around 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Florence.

Kick off your visit on the 6th (Wed): pause for some serene contemplation at Basilica of Santa Croce, admire the masterpieces at Florence Academy of Fine Arts, then take in nature's colorful creations at The Boboli Gardens, then make a trip to Piazzale Michelangelo, and finally take in the views from Ponte Vecchio. On the 7th (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: admire the masterpieces at Pitti Palace, take in the spiritual surroundings of The Baptistery of St. John, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza del Duomo, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Campanile di Giotto.

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Drive from Venice to Florence in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. September in Florence sees daily highs of 30°C and lows of 17°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Fri) to allow time to take a train to Rome.

Rome is known for historic sites, sightseeing, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: steep yourself in history at St. Peter's Basilica, browse the exhibits of Vatican Museums, make a trip to Roman Forum, and admire the local landmark of Trevi Fountain.

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Traveling by train from Florence to Rome takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. Expect a daytime high around 32°C in September, and nighttime lows around 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Mon) so you can fly back home.