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Rome + Florence, Italy

Rome & Florence in 7 Days · A Culture-First, Food-Forward Itinerary

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Pair lingered-open ruins with leisurely dining for culture lovers who prefer savoring monuments and pastas without being dragged from city to city at warp speed.

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Day 1

Arrival & Roman Neighborhoods

Rome + Florence, Italy
  • Morning: Land, settle into a central boutique hotel, and wander a nearby food market to sample burrata and Roman artisanal bread (40 mins).
  • Afternoon: Stroll the Tiber island bridges, visit a quiet basilica, and pause for coffee at a sunlit piazza patio (50 mins).
  • Evening: Dinner near Campo de’ Fiori with vegetable-packed pasta and a glass of local basil-fronted white wine while street musicians set the tone (65 mins).

Day 2

Ancient Rome at a Leisurely Pace

Rome + Florence, Italy
  • Morning: Enjoy a guided, time-limited entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum focused on stories, not line-sprinting, then rest at a shaded cafe (80 mins).
  • Afternoon: Explore the Capitoline Museums with a docent, lingering over sculptural details, and end with a cathedral-side gelato break (60 mins).
  • Evening: Share classic cacio e pepe followed by ricotta-filled cannoli at a trattoria just off Piazza Navona (75 mins).

Day 3

Vatican Quiet & Prati Wander

Rome + Florence, Italy
  • Morning: Arrange an early-access Vatican tour focused on Michelangelo’s ceilings, then sip limoncello spritzes across the Tiber (90 mins).
  • Afternoon: Wander Prati’s boutiques, choose a light lunch of grilled vegetables at a family-run osteria, and rest at Parco della Musica with espresso (55 mins).
  • Evening: Dine near the Pantheon with slow-cooked ragu, candied orange zest, and stories from the host about Roman culinary traditions (70 mins).

Day 4

Train to Florence & Oltrarno Intro

Rome + Florence, Italy
  • Morning: Take a scenic regional train to Florence, settle into a palazzo-style hotel, and savor a gentle lunch of pappa al pomodoro with a rooftop view (80 mins).
  • Afternoon: Explore artisan Oltrarno workshops, watch a leathermaster, and sip tea at a garden-facing enoteca (60 mins).
  • Evening: Enjoy a Florentine bistecca experience with grilled vegetables and a Tuscan red while sharing slow-paced travel stories (90 mins).

Day 5

Duomo & Renaissance Immersion

Rome + Florence, Italy
  • Morning: Climb the Duomo cupola early, then linger in the Baptistry courtyard before a cappuccino in a piazza corner (65 mins).
  • Afternoon: Visit the Uffizi with a guide who limits highlights to keep you present, followed by a cozy lunch of truffle pappardelle (75 mins).
  • Evening: Sunset stroll across Ponte Vecchio, then home-cooked pasta at a neighborhood trattoria where the chef shares family recipes (70 mins).

Day 6

Slow Tuscany Escape & Renaissance Night

Rome + Florence, Italy
  • Morning: Day trip to a Chianti village for olive grove walks, wine tasting, and a slow lunch of ribollita and grilled asparagus (90 mins).
  • Afternoon: Return to Florence for a gelato masterclass and ceramic studio visit, then rest before the evening (60 mins).
  • Evening: Attend a chamber music performance near Santa Croce and pair it with a vegetable-focused tasting menu (80 mins).

Day 7

Markets, Farewells & Departure

Rome + Florence, Italy
  • Morning: Shop at San Lorenzo market for leather and spice souvenirs, then enjoy a leisurely breakfast with citrus tart and espresso (35 mins).
  • Afternoon: Visit the Accademia early to study Michelangelo’s David, then relax at a botanical apothecary tea salon before heading to the airport (55 mins).
  • Evening: Final pasta plate in Florence before boarding a train or flight, letting the city’s art-filled calm linger (40 mins).

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