9 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, sightseeing, museums, nightlife, and shopping. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: contemplate the long history of Colosseum, get to know the fascinating history of Piazza Navona, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Chiesa di Sant'Ignazio di Loyola, and browse the exhibits of Vatican Museums.

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Buenos Aires, Argentina to Rome is an approximately 24-hour flight. The time zone changes from Argentine Time (ART) to Central European Time (CET), which is usually a 4 hour difference. Plan for much colder temperatures traveling from Buenos Aires in January, with highs in Rome at 15°C and lows at 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Fri) early enough to take a train to Florence.

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

On the 12th (Fri), see the interesting displays at Galleria dell'Accademia, take in the spiritual surroundings of Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, then see the interesting displays at Uffizi Gallery, and finally admire the striking features of Loggia dei Lanzi. Here are some ideas for day two: make a trip to Piazzale Michelangelo, get engrossed in the history at Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence, appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza del Duomo, then admire the striking features of Campanile di Giotto, then snap pictures at Ponte Vecchio, and finally admire the landmark architecture of The Baptistery of St. John.

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Traveling by train from Rome to Florence takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly. January in Florence sees daily highs of 13°C and lows of 2°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Sun) early enough to catch the 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.

Kick off your visit on the 14th (Sun): make a trip to Basilica di San Marco, explore the activities along Canal Grande, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute, and finally snap pictures at Ponte di Rialto. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 15th (Mon): explore the world behind art at Gallerie dell'Accademia, take in the views from Ponte dei Sospiri, then admire the striking features of Doges' Palace, and finally get to know the fascinating history of St. Mark's Square.

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You can take a train from Florence to Venice in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or fly. When traveling from Florence in January, plan for a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Venice: temperatures range from 8°C by day to 1°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Mon) so you can travel back home.