9 days in Rome & Veneto Itinerary

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

Get some historical perspective at Pantheon and St. Peter's Basilica. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Centro Storico Associazione Centro Storico and Piazza Venezia. There's lots more to do: take in the spiritual surroundings of Santa Maria Sopra Minerva, examine the collection at Stanze di Raffaello, stroll the grounds of Vatican Necropolis, and steep yourself in history at Basilica Papale San Paolo fuori le Mura.

To find where to stay, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Rome road trip planning tool.

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to Rome is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Brasilia Standard Time to Central European Standard Time is 4 hours. Plan for cooler temperatures traveling from Rio de Janeiro in February, with highs in Rome at °C and lows at °C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to Verona.

The famous setting for Shakespeare's star-crossed lovers, Romeo and Juliet, Verona is one of northern Italy's main tourist destinations, largely owing to its incredibly rich artistic heritage.

Start off your visit on the 25th (Thu): pause for some serene contemplation at San Fermo Maggiore, Verona, shop like a local with Galleria Dello Scudo, get a taste of the local shopping with Piazza delle Erbe, enjoy breathtaking views from Torre dei Lamberti, thenlook for gifts at Vivavino Wine Shop, and finally experience the emotional art of opera at Arena di Verona.

For where to stay, more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Verona trip builder app.

Fly from Rome to Verona in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Rome in February, with highs in Verona at °C and lows at °C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Thu) so you can go by car 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.

Kick off your visit on the 26th (Fri): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Scuola Grande di San Rocco, look for gifts at Atelier Marega, make a trip to Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari, explore the activities along Canal Grande, thenwander the streets of Cannaregio, and finally take a stroll through Campo del Ghetto. On the next day, snap pictures at Ponte di Rialto, admire the striking features of Basilica di San Marco, take in panoramic vistas at St Mark's Campanile, thensnap pictures at Ponte dei Sospiri, thenappreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza San Marco, and finally examine the collection at Doge's Palace.

For maps and more tourist information, read Venice route planner.

You can drive from Verona to Venice in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a shuttle. In February, daily temperatures in Venice can reach °C, while at night they dip to °C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Sun) early enough to travel back home.