5 Days in Italy: The Express Highlights
5-Day Italy Itinerary
Rome Arrival
Land in Rome, evening at the Colosseum..
Explore the local area and enjoy the vibes.
Enjoy a local dinner and the evening atmosphere.
Pro Tips
Eat where locals eat (ask your hotel). Avoid restaurants near train stations. Each city has its specialty: Rome for carbonara, Florence for bistecca, Venice for cicchetti.
Rome to Florence
Morning train, afternoon at the Duomo..
Explore the local area and enjoy the vibes.
Enjoy a local dinner and the evening atmosphere.
Pro Tips
Eat where locals eat (ask your hotel). Avoid restaurants near train stations. Each city has its specialty: Rome for carbonara, Florence for bistecca, Venice for cicchetti.
Florence Art
Uffizi Gallery or Michelangelo's David..
Explore the local area and enjoy the vibes.
Enjoy a local dinner and the evening atmosphere.
Pro Tips
Eat where locals eat (ask your hotel). Avoid restaurants near train stations. Each city has its specialty: Rome for carbonara, Florence for bistecca, Venice for cicchetti.
Venice
Train to Venice, gondola ride, and St.
Mark's Square.
Enjoy a local dinner and the evening atmosphere.
Pro Tips
Eat where locals eat (ask your hotel). Avoid restaurants near train stations. Each city has its specialty: Rome for carbonara, Florence for bistecca, Venice for cicchetti.
Departure
Morning espresso and flight out..
Explore the local area and enjoy the vibes.
Enjoy a local dinner and the evening atmosphere.
Pro Tips
Eat where locals eat (ask your hotel). Avoid restaurants near train stations. Each city has its specialty: Rome for carbonara, Florence for bistecca, Venice for cicchetti.
Where to Stay
Near Termini (Rome)
Practical for trains.
Santa Croce (Venice)
Less crowded, authentic.
Daily Budget
Per person, per day including accommodation, food, and activities
Must-See Attractions
- Rome Arrival
- Rome to Florence
- Florence Art
- Venice
- Departure
Hidden Gems
- San Miniato al Monte in Florence for sunset.
Getting Around
Trenitalia high-speed trains connect the cities. Book on Trainline or Omio. Rome-Florence: 90 mins, €30-50. Florence-Venice: 2 hours, €25-45.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 5 days too rushed?
It's fast-paced but doable if you're strategic.
Should I add more cities?
No. Three cities in 5 days is already tight.
What about luggage storage?
Every train station has lockers or storage services.