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Rome & Florence in 7 Days · A Culture-First, Food-Forward Itinerary
7-day concept
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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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).