11 days in Rome & Milan 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, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Peter's Basilica, explore the ancient world of Pantheon, explore the world behind art at Vatican Museums, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cupola di San Pietro.

To find maps, reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Rome trip itinerary planning site.

Doha, Qatar to Rome is an approximately 9.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Arabian Standard Time (AST) to Central European Standard Time (CET) is minus 2 hours. Traveling from Doha in January, expect Rome to be little chillier, temps between 15°C and 4°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Tue) so you can fly to Milan.

In many ways the most modern of Italian cities, Milan is a busy, elegant metropolis with an impressive list of grand palaces, fine churches, and important museums.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Milan: Turin (Museo Nazionale del Cinema, Museo Egizio, &more) and Verona (Piazza delle Erbe, Torre dei Lamberti, &more). There's much more to do: take in the spiritual surroundings of Duomo di Milano, get engrossed in the history at Galleria 92 - Casa Storica del 1867, appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza del Duomo, and admire the masterpieces at Pinacoteca di Brera.

To find where to stay, photos, ratings, and more tourist information, read Milan trip planner.

You can fly from Rome to Milan in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Rome in January, with highs in Milan at 9°C and lows at 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Sun) to allow time to fly back home.