Join us for an incredible One Week Italy itinerary packed with iconic sights, delicious food, and unforgettable experiences. This travel guide is perfect if you’re planning your first trip to Italy and want to see the very best of Rome, Florence, Cinque Terre, and Venice. We’re sharing our exact Italy travel itinerary to help you plan your dream trip. We cover how to get around, where to eat, and how to maximize your time.
What’s in this video:
ROME – Day 1: The Best of Rome in One Day We’re showing you how to see all the top sights in Rome in one day. We visit the Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, and the Pantheon. We also explore ancient history at the Colosseum and Roman Forum. Get ready for our tips on the best views and how to avoid the crowds!
CINQUE TERRE & FLORENCE – Day 2 & 3: Cinque Terre & the Best of Florence We take you on a scenic train ride with a pit stop in Cinque Terre to explore the stunning coastal towns of Vernazza and Monterosso. From there, we head to Florence for a jam-packed day. We explore the Duomo, visit the Uffizi Gallery, and see the original Statue of David at the Accademia. This is your ultimate Florence travel guide for seeing the highlights!
TUSCANY – Day 4: Tuscan Wine Tour Get ready for an incredible day trip! We’re taking you on the best Tuscan wine tour from Florence. We explore two beautiful wineries in the Chianti wine region and enjoy a fantastic meal at the famous Dario Cecchini restaurant.
VENICE – Day 5 & 6: Two Days in Venice Our trip concludes in the magical city of Venice. We show you how to spend an amazing two days in Venice, including a trip to the glass-making island of Murano. We also explore St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace to soak up Venice’s unique history and culture.
TRAVEL TIPS FOR ITALY Throughout the video, we share our best Italy travel tips, including where to find the most delicious food, how to use public transportation, and how we made our trip feel both efficient and authentic.
In Rome, we stayed at Hotel Fontana Trevi in Rome:
Our Airbnb in Florence is called “Exclusive loft with marvelous terrace and elevator” hosted by EasyBNB:
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/588117597754147915
We stayed at the Best Western Plus Bologna in Venice Mestre:
https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotels-in-mestre/best-western-plus-hotel-bologna/propertyCode.98152.html
We went on the Super Chianti wine tour from Tuscan Wine Tours:
https://www.tuscan-wine-tours.com/super-chianti
The first winery we visited was Corzano e Paterno:
The second winery we visited was Le Fonti:
Dario Cecchini’s Website link:
I’ll Have What Phil’s Having Florence Episode with Dario Cecchini link:
Conan & Jordan Schlansky’s Italian Wine Tasting Clip:
Check out our video on how to use a vaporetto in Venice!
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The songs used in this episode are from Epidemic Sound:
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We’re Karin and Jeremy! Just an average couple with a love for travel. We work full-time jobs that only offer limited vacation time, so we work hard to get the most out of our holidays. Join us on our adventures as we maximize our time off on Mapping It.
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Timestamps:
00:00:00 Intro
00:02:08 Arrival in Italy
00:05:06 Day One: Best of Rome
00:21:47 Day Two: Cinque Terre
00:34:45 Day Three: Best of Florence
01:04:19 Day Four: Tuscany Wine Tour
01:16:06 Day Five: Exploring Venice
01:23:59 Day Six: Venice and Murano
01:37:18 Bloopers