14 days in Italy Itinerary

Aptly nicknamed the Eternal City, Rome is the birthplace of the Roman Empire, one of the world's greatest civilizations ever.

Rome is known for historic sites, nightlife, museums, classes, and shopping. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: steep yourself in history at Colosseum, get to know the fascinating history of Piazza Navona, admire the masterpieces at Galleria Borghese, and pause for some serene contemplation at St. Peter's Basilica.

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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to Rome is an approximately 15-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and train. The time zone difference when traveling from Rio de Janeiro to Rome is 4 hours. Traveling from Rio de Janeiro in December, things will get colder in Rome: highs are around 16°C and lows about 4°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sat) so you can catch the train to Florence.

Considered a cultural, artistic, and architectural jewel of Italy, Florence is the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance.

When in Florence, make a side trip to see Leaning Tower of Pisa in Pisa, approximately 1h 10 min away. Next up on the itinerary: explore the world behind art at Gallerie Degli Uffizi, see the interesting displays at Pitti Palace, get engrossed in the history at Basilica di Santa Croce, and get to know the fascinating history of Piazza del Duomo.

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You can take a train from Rome to Florence in 2 hours. Other options are to drive; or fly. In December in Florence, expect temperatures between 15°C during the day and 4°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Wed) to allow time to take a train to Venice.

Virtually unchanged for the last six centuries, Venice is actually a group of islands made famous by a series of canals, bridges, monuments, piazzas, and narrow pedestrian lanes.

Start off your visit on the 12th (Thu): contemplate the waterfront views at Canal Grande, don't miss a visit to Basilica di San Marco, and then admire the masterpieces at Peggy Guggenheim Collection. Keep things going the next day: get to know the fascinating history of Piazza San Marco, admire the landmark architecture of Doge's Palace, steep yourself in history at Ponte dei Sospiri, then take in panoramic vistas at St Mark's Campanile, and finally take in the views from Ponte di Rialto.

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Traveling by train from Florence to Venice takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Florence in December, with highs in Venice at 11°C and lows at 1°C. On the 14th (Sat), you'll have the morning to explore before heading back home.