7 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.

Kick off your visit on the 24th (Fri): delve into the distant past at Colosseum. Keep things going the next day: steep yourself in history at St. Peter's Basilica, admire the masterpieces at Vatican Museums, and then explore the ancient world of Pantheon.

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Cairo, Egypt to Rome is an approximately 7.5-hour flight. You can also drive. The time zone difference when traveling from Cairo to Rome is minus 1 hour. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Cairo in August; daily highs in Rome reach 38°C and lows reach 24°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sun) so you can catch the train to Florence.

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

Start off your visit on the 27th (Mon): examine the collection at Pitti Palace, don't miss a visit to Piazzale Michelangelo, then take in the views from Ponte Vecchio, then don't miss a visit to Piazza della Signoria, and finally admire the striking features of The Baptistery of St. John. On the next day, appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza del Duomo, take in the spiritual surroundings of Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, then admire the masterpieces at Gallerie Degli Uffizi, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilica of Santa Croce, and finally explore the world behind art at Florence Academy of Fine Arts.

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You can take a train from Rome to Florence in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or fly. Expect a bit cooler evenings in Florence when traveling from Rome in August, with lows around 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive 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.

Start off your visit on the 29th (Wed): get to know the fascinating history of Piazza San Marco, then take in the views from Ponte dei Sospiri, then admire the striking features of Basilica di San Marco, and finally explore the activities along Canal Grande. On the 30th (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: snap pictures at Ponte di Rialto, take in panoramic vistas at St Mark's Campanile, and then admire the striking features of Doge's Palace.

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Getting from Florence to Venice by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a train; or fly. Expect a daytime high around 34°C in August, and nighttime lows around 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 30th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel back home.