10 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.

Spanish Steps has been added to your itinerary. Colosseum and Vatican Museums are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Get some historical perspective at Pantheon and Church of St. Louis of the French. The adventure continues: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Abbey of St. Paul Outside the Walls, explore the ancient world of Palatine Hill, make a trip to Trevi Fountain, and appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza Navona.

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Toronto, Canada to Rome is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Central European Standard Time (CET) is 6 hours. Expect much hotter temperatures when traveling from Toronto in February; daily highs in Rome reach 16°C and lows reach 5°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Mon) early enough to travel 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.

Your day-by-day itinerary now includes Ponte di Rialto, Free Walk in Venice and Canal Grande. On the 20th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: admire the landmark architecture of Basilica di San Marco, appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza San Marco, thenadmire the landmark architecture of Scala Contarini del Bovolo, thentake in the views from Ponte dei Sospiri, and finally examine the collection at Doge's Palace.

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You can fly from Rome to Venice in 3.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. When traveling from Rome in February, plan for slightly colder days and about the same nights in Venice: temperatures range from 11°C by day to 3°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Wed) early enough to go by car to Florence.

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

Here are some ideas for day two: explore the world behind art at Florence Academy of Fine Arts, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, explore the world behind art at Gallerie Degli Uffizi, thenmake a trip to The Baptistery of St. John, and finally appreciate the history behind Loggia dei Lanzi.

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You can drive from Venice to Florence in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or fly. In February, daily temperatures in Florence can reach 14°C, while at night they dip to 5°C. You will leave for Rome on the 24th (Sat).

Start off your visit on the 24th (Sat): take in the spiritual surroundings of Basilica Papale di Santa Maria Maggiore, take in the spiritual surroundings of Santa Maria Sopra Minerva, and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Basilica Papale San Paolo fuori le Mura.

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You can take a train from Florence to Rome in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or fly. On the 25th (Sun), you're off to home.