For anyone planning a trip abroad, it may be daunting to decide where to begin: what city do I fly into? How long should I stay? Do I fly into Venice or Milan?

We spent 14 glorious days in Italy this July, 2022 and it had been a LONG time coming – the trip was postponed twice due to covid. As summer crept closer, we were ready to enjoy homemade pasta, relax in sun-kissed Tuscany and soak in and appreciate the deep history that Italy offers.

Because we were meeting up family in Florence, we settled on this itinerary:

• 3 Days in Venice
• 4 Days in Rome
• 5 Days in Florence
• 2 Days in Milan

But, to maximize a week in Italy I recommend:

• 2 Days in Venice
• 3 Days in Rome
• 2 Days in Florence

There is a high speed train that goes between all the cities in our full itinerary, which makes traveling in Italy a breeze.

Rome

• Restaurants
  • Food Tour
    • Eating Europe provides an AMAZING food tour in a many, major European cities. This was my 3rd tour and it did not disappoint. Our guide took us to 5 amazing stops including one of the oldest wine cellars in the world
      • https://www.eatingeurope.com/rome/twilight-trastevere/
  • Vladimiro
    • Great tirimisu, the Italian way – with coffee poured tableside on top of the pastry
  • Le Lanterne
    • Amazing marghareta pizza, pasta, aperol spritz
  • Fuorinorma
    • Mouth-watering paninis. We tried the vegetable, caprese and proscuitto panini and they were each amazing.
  • Osteria del Tempo Perso
• Major Sights/Places to Visit
  • The Vatican & Sistine Chapel
  • The Colosseum
  • Roman Forum
  • Pantheon
    • Tip: If you are travelling to Rome during the weekend, the Pantheon requires a reservation. Book online before you go.

Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton