Travel Guide to Rome & Florence

Travel Itinerary for Florence & Rome Florence Overview : Florence's attractions are quite concentrated, so you can mostly explore on foot. As the birthplace of the Renaissance, the city is dotted with works by masters like Michelangelo and Bernini. You might just walk into a random roadside church and encounter a masterpiece! 😊 Rome Overview : Rome is a much larger city and requires the use of public transportation. We mainly relied on taxis due to concerns about pickpockets on the subway and not having a bus plan. Our itinerary was pretty convenient, with each taxi ride costing around €10-15, which is roughly €1 per minute by our calculation. Just hail a taxi from a designated pick-up point and avoid those that only accept cash, no matter what excuse they give about the POS machine! Beware of the taxi stand outside the Vatican Museums—some drivers will try to negotiate prices! Day 1 : Shanghai✈️Rome🚗Florence Hotel : Helvetia & Bristol Firenze Day 2 : ➡️Piazza della Repubblica / Piazza del Duomo / Palazzo Vecchio (only visited the first floor for souvenirs) ➡️Ponte Vecchio ➡️Palazzo Pitti (closed on Monday) / Boboli Gardens ➡️Basilica di Santa Trinità Day 3 : ➡️Florence Cathedral (closed on Sunday) 🌟Climbing the dome allows you to get up close to the ceiling frescoes, while climbing the bell tower gives you a panoramic view of the city. Choose one based on your preference; doing both will exhaust your legs, trust me! ➡️Medici Chapel / Basilica di San Lorenzo 🌟The "family chapel" of the legendary Medici family is absolutely amazing!❗️ Day 4 : ➡️Uffizi Gallery (closed on Monday) ➡️Accademia Gallery (closed on Monday) Day 5 : ➡️Basilica di Santa Croce 🌟The resting place of Michelangelo, Galileo, and other great minds. ➡️Florence🚂Transfer to Rome (1.5-hour train ride) 🌟Recommended first-class seats Coach 1, Seats 43, 44, with the luggage rack right next to you. ➡️Castel Sant'Angelo Hotel : Hotel Indigo Rome St. George Day 6 : ➡️St. Peter's Basilica 🌟A must-visit (x3), deeply impressed by Bernini!❗️ ➡️Chiesa di San Ignazio 🌟The 3D ceiling is amazing, though the line can be long, it's worth it. ➡️Chiesa del Gesù ➡️Santa Maria in Cosmedin Day 7 : ➡️Trevi Fountain ➡️Spanish Steps ➡️Borghese Gallery (closed on Monday) / Villa Borghese Park ➡️Pincio Hill Day 8 : ➡️Vatican Museums (closed on Sunday) ➡️Arch of Constantine / Colosseum 🌟The Colosseum closes at 16:30, but ticket sales end at 15:00, so be mindful of the time if you plan to buy tickets on-site!❗️ ➡️Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore ➡️Santa Maria in Trastevere Day 9 : ➡️Pantheon ➡️Piazza Navona 💰Time for some shopping! Day 10 : Rome✈️Shanghai #ItalyTravel #Rome #Florence #ArtEverywhere