The Rialto Bridge on the Grand Canal
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Milan, Venice, Florence and Rome in 7 Days

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This trip covers Milan, Venice, Florence and Rome in seven days. It begins in Milan with its cathedral and key sites, then takes an evening train to Venice for a full day at San Marco and the Rialto. Day three moves on to Florence, day four covers its galleries and viewpoints, and the last three days are in Rome.

7 daysMilanVeniceFlorenceRomeBy travli· Checked by the travli team, September 2026

Day by day

Day 1

Milan, then Venice

  1. 9:00MilanSight
  2. 11:30MilanSight
  3. 13:15MilanSight
  4. 16:30Train to VeniceMilanTransfer
Day 2

Venice: San Marco and the Rialto

  1. 9:00VeniceSight
  2. 10:30VeniceSight
  3. 14:00VeniceWalk
  4. 16:00VeniceSight
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Day 3

Venice to Florence

  1. 9:30VeniceSight
  2. 12:30Train to FlorenceVeniceTransfer
  3. 15:30FlorenceSight
  4. 17:30FlorenceSight
Day 4

Florence

  1. 8:30FlorenceSight
  2. 11:30FlorenceSight
  3. 15:30FlorenceWalk
  4. 18:00FlorenceSight
Day 5

Florence to Rome

  1. 9:00Train to RomeFlorenceTransfer
  2. 13:00RomeSight
  3. 15:00RomeSight
  4. 16:30RomeSight
Day 6

Rome: the Vatican

  1. 8:30RomeSight
  2. 12:30RomeSight
  3. 15:30RomeSight
Day 7

Rome: the centre

  1. 9:00RomeSight
  2. 10:30RomeWalk
  3. 12:30RomeSight
  4. 14:00RomeSight
  5. 16:00RomeSight
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Questions about this trip

Is 7 days enough for Milan, Venice, Florence and Rome?

Yes. Book high-speed train tickets between cities at least two weeks ahead for the lowest fares and fastest connections.

Do I need to book the Vatican Museums and Colosseum tickets in advance?

Yes. Buy timed entry tickets online at least three days before arrival to skip lines and choose morning slots.

How do I get from Venice to Florence and then to Rome?

Take high-speed trains. Reserve seats in advance through Trenitalia or Italo for two-hour Venice to Florence and ninety-minute Florence to Rome segments.

What is the best way to reach the main sites in Rome?

Walk between the Pantheon, Piazza Navona and Trevi Fountain. Use the metro or a day bus pass for the Colosseum and Vatican.

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