14 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.

Your list of things to see and do now includes Trajan's Column, Mercati di Traiano - Museo dei Fori Imperiali, Catacombe San Sebastiano, and other attractions. Get some historical perspective at Colosseum and Palatine Hill. Explore hidden gems such as Welcome to Rome and Piazza Venezia. The adventure continues: don't miss a visit to Piazza Navona, take a stroll through Via Condotti, steep yourself in history at Roman Forum, and take in the dramatic natural features at Colle del Gianicolo.

To find ratings, maps, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Rome holiday planning site .

Bucharest, Romania to Rome is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and train; or drive. The time zone changes from Eastern European Time to Central European Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Bucharest in February: high temperatures in Rome hover around 16°C and lows are around 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sat) so you can take a subway to Vatican City.

Covering 44 hectares (110 acres) in the city center of Rome, the wall-enclosed sovereign state of Vatican City is one of the most famous religious sites worldwide, serving as the papal residence and home of the Roman Catholic church.

You've added Vatican Museums, Sphere within a Sphere, Sistine Chapel, and other attractions to your itinerary. Kick off your visit on the 15th (Sat): explore the world behind art at Vatican Museums, admire the masterpieces at Sistine Chapel, admire the natural beauty at Vatican Gardens, then make a trip to Sphere within a Sphere, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cupola di San Pietro, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Baldacchino di San Pietro, di Bernini.

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Vatican City is just a short distance from Rome. In February, daily temperatures in Vatican City can reach 17°C, while at night they dip to 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Sat) early enough to take a subway to Rome.

For more things to do, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Rome tour itinerary planner.

Rome is just a stone's throw from Vatican City. On the 16th (Sun), you're off toVerona.

The famous setting for Shakespeare's star-crossed lovers, Romeo and Juliet, Verona is one of northern Italy's main tourist destinations, largely owing to its incredibly rich artistic heritage.

Your day-by-day itinerary now includes Porta dei Borsari, Centro Storico, Cioccolateria Via Conventino, and other attractions you added. Do some cultural sightseeing at Piazza delle Erbe and Museo di Castelvecchio. Arena di Verona and I Portoni della Bra will appeal to history buffs. There's still lots to do: steep yourself in history at Arche Scaligere, enjoy breathtaking views from Torre dei Lamberti, take in the architecture and atmosphere at chiesa di San Lorenzo - Verona, and browse the exhibits of Casa di Giulietta.

To see ratings, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Verona road trip planner.

You can take a train from Rome to Verona in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Rome in February, with highs in Verona at 10°C and lows at 1°C. On the 19th (Wed), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can take a bus 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.

You've now added Venetian Arsenal to your itinerary. Discover out-of-the-way places like Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari and Mercati di Rialto. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Piazza San Marco and Doge's Palace. There's lots more to do: admire the landmark architecture of Basilica di San Marco, get a new perspective on nature at Natural History Museum, pause for some serene contemplation at Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute, and wander the streets of Dorsoduro.

For where to stay, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Venice day trip planning website .

You can take a bus from Verona to Venice in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a shuttle. Expect a daytime high around 11°C in February, and nighttime lows around 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Mon) so you can travel to Rome.

Start off your visit on the 24th (Mon): pause for some serene contemplation at Santa Maria della Vittoria, explore the galleries of Villa Farnesina, and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Chiesa del Gesu.

To see other places to visit, maps, photos, and tourist information, go to the Rome trip planner .

Traveling by flight from Venice to Rome takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Traveling from Venice in February, expect nights in Rome to be about the same, around 5°C, while days are a bit warmer, around 16°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Mon) so you can travel back home.