Days 1–5 · Milan to Venice
Start with Milan’s design, architecture, and neighborhood dining, then travel to Venice. Choose central stays and an arrival plan that accounts for the city’s waterways.
JOURNEY 11 / FIRST-TIME ITALY
Italy by Rail: Cities at Your Pace
SUGGESTED DURATION14 days
PLACES TO DISCOVERMilan · Venice · Bologna · Florence · Rome
Make it yours ↗A JOURNEY TO IMAGINE
A journey connected by rail, with the cities doing the storytelling. Meet the north, pause in Bologna, and continue through Florence to Rome with thoughtful luggage and station planning.
YOUR JOURNEY, AT A GLANCE
The places along the way.
- 01Milan
- 02Venice
- 03Bologna
- 04Florence
- 05Rome
Indicative connections · Regional locations are approximate.
Map outline: Natural EarthDays 6–10 · Bologna and Florence
Pause in Bologna for its porticoes and regional food before continuing to Florence. Choose a few cultural visits and keep travel days spacious.
Days 11–14 · A Roman finale
Take the train to Rome for a guided ancient-city introduction and time to explore independently. End with a comfortable departure plan rather than one last hurried excursion.
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