11 days in Rome & Florence 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 Castello Orsini-Odescalchi and Necropoli della Banditaccia. Get a sense of the local culture at Viterbo Historic Centre and Museo Storico Piana delle Orme. Venture out of the city with trips to Chiesa di San Pietro (in Tuscania), Museo Nazionale Tarquiniense (in Tarquinia) and Ente Parco Naturale Regionale dei Monti Lucretili (in Palombara Sabina). There's still lots to do: admire the landmark architecture of Palazzo dei Papi, stop by Il Negozietto, contemplate the long history of Piazza del Duomo, and make a trip to Rocca dei Papi.

For where to stay, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, read Rome trip planner.

If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiports are Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport, Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport and Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport. April in Rome sees daily highs of 69°F and lows of 49°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Tue) early enough to catch the train to Florence.

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

Your day by day itinerary now includes Corridoio Vasariano as well as Museum of Opera of Saint Maria of Fiore. Kick off your visit on the 24th (Wed): admire the masterpieces at Museum of Opera of Saint Maria of Fiore, then do a tasting at Enoteca Falorni, then do a tasting at Montefioralle Winery, and finally take a stroll around Comune Di Certaldo. Keep things going the next day: examine the collection at Piccolo museo del diario and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at La Verna - Franciscan Sanctuary.

To find more things to do, maps, and tourist information, read our Florence holiday planner.

You can take a train from Rome to Florence in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. In April, daytime highs in Florence are 67°F, while nighttime lows are 50°F. On the 26th (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can take a train back home.