17-Day Rome → Florence → Venice → Pisa → Paris Itinerary — Late Summer 2026 - Italy & Paris Rail Journey
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Day 1 — 2026-08-22
Detroit, United States
14:30
Arrive at Detroit Metro Airport for international check-in
Arrive 3 hours before your 17:30 departure. Have your passport ready — it must be valid at least 6 months beyond travel.
📍 DTW, McNamara Terminal, Detroit
17:30
Depart Detroit (DTW) for Rome (FCO)
Overnight transatlantic flight. Try to sleep to adjust to the 6-hour time difference. Meals served onboard.
📍 DTW International Departures
Day 2 — 2026-08-23
Rome, Italy
14:55
Arrive at Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Clear immigration and collect luggage. Allow ~45 min for arrivals.
📍 FCO, Rome
15:45
Transfer to hotel via Leonardo Express + taxi
Leonardo Express runs every 15 min to Termini (~32 min, €14). A pre-booked private car (~€55) is easier with luggage and drops you directly at the hotel.
📍 FCO to Roma Termini, then to Piazza di Spagna
16:45
Check in and settle at Maison Roma Piazza di Spagna
Freshen up. Central location within walking distance of the Spanish Steps.
📍 Maison Roma Piazza di Spagna UNA Esperienze, Spagna, Rome
18:00
Gentle evening stroll to the Spanish Steps and Trevi Fountain
Ease into the trip with a short walk. Toss a coin in Trevi to ensure your return to Rome!
📍 Piazza di Spagna & Fontana di Trevi
20:00
Welcome dinner in the Trevi district
Try cacio e pepe or carbonara. Keep it light after the long flight; reservations recommended in high season.
📍 Trattoria near Via delle Muratte
Day 3 — 2026-08-24
Rome, Italy
08:00
Breakfast at hotel
Fuel up for a full day of ancient Rome.
📍 Maison Roma Piazza di Spagna
08:45
Guided tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill
Book skip-the-line tickets in advance (colosseo.it). Early entry avoids the worst heat and crowds. Wear comfortable shoes and bring water.
📍 Piazza del Colosseo
12:30
Lunch in the Monti neighborhood
Charming bohemian quarter with excellent casual eateries away from tourist traps.
📍 Monti district, near Via del Boschetto
14:00
Explore Piazza Venezia and the Altare della Patria
Take the panoramic lift to the terrace for sweeping city views.
📍 Piazza Venezia
15:30
Visit the Pantheon
Free but reserve a timed entry online. Marvel at the ancient oculus dome.
📍 Piazza della Rotonda
17:00
Passeggiata to Piazza Navona
Admire Bernini's Fountain of the Four Rivers. Great gelato stops nearby.
📍 Piazza Navona
20:00
Dinner in the Campo de' Fiori area
Lively evening atmosphere with classic Roman trattorias.
📍 Campo de' Fiori
Day 4 — 2026-08-25
Rome, Italy
07:30
Breakfast at hotel
Early start for Vatican City.
📍 Maison Roma Piazza di Spagna
08:15
Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel guided tour
Book earliest entry (8:00) to beat crowds and heat. Dress code: shoulders and knees covered. Allow 3 hours.
📍 Viale Vaticano
11:30
St. Peter's Basilica visit
Consider climbing the dome (cupola) for spectacular views — 551 steps or lift + steps.
📍 St. Peter's Square, Vatican City
13:30
Lunch in Prati district
Refined neighborhood with quality restaurants popular with locals.
📍 Prati, near Via Cola di Rienzo
15:00
Castel Sant'Angelo and Ponte Sant'Angelo
Former mausoleum with rooftop terrace views over the Tiber and St. Peter's.
📍 Lungotevere Castello
17:00
Relaxed time in Villa Borghese gardens
Optional: pre-book Galleria Borghese for Bernini and Caravaggio masterpieces (timed entry required).
📍 Villa Borghese
20:00
Farewell-to-Rome dinner in Trastevere
Cross the river to Rome's most atmospheric dining quarter. Reserve ahead.
📍 Trastevere district
Day 5 — 2026-08-26
Florence, Italy
08:00
Breakfast and hotel checkout
Store bags or head straight to the station. Taxi to Termini ~15 min.
📍 Maison Roma Piazza di Spagna
09:15
Taxi to Roma Termini station
Arrive 30 min early. Validate tickets and check the departure board for the platform (binario).
📍 Roma Termini
10:00
High-speed train Rome to Florence
Frecciarossa takes ~1h35m. Book in advance for best fares. Sit back and enjoy the Tuscan countryside.
📍 Roma Termini to Firenze Santa Maria Novella
11:45
Arrive Florence and walk to hotel
Hotel is ~10 min walk from the station, right by the Duomo.
📍 Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Palazzo del Duomo
12:30
Check in at Palazzo del Duomo
Unbeatable location beside the cathedral.
📍 Palazzo del Duomo, Duomo, Florence
13:30
Lunch near the Duomo
Try a Tuscan schiacciata sandwich or a hearty ribollita.
📍 Central Florence
15:00
Visit the Duomo complex
See the cathedral, Baptistery, and Giotto's Campanile. Reserve a slot to climb Brunelleschi's Dome for iconic views.
📍 Piazza del Duomo
17:30
Stroll to Piazza della Signoria & Ponte Vecchio
Watch the sunset from the famous bridge over the Arno.
📍 Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio
20:00
Dinner featuring Florentine cuisine
Sample bistecca alla fiorentina with a glass of Chianti.
📍 Central Florence
Day 6 — 2026-08-27
Florence, Italy
08:00
Breakfast at hotel
Early start for the Uffizi.
📍 Palazzo del Duomo
08:45
Uffizi Gallery guided visit
Pre-book timed tickets. See Botticelli's Birth of Venus and works by Leonardo and Michelangelo. Allow 2.5 hours.
📍 Piazzale degli Uffizi
11:30
Explore the Oltrarno artisan quarter
Cross the Arno to discover leather workshops and quieter, authentic streets.
📍 Santo Spirito & Oltrarno
13:00
Lunch in Santo Spirito
Relaxed square popular with locals.
📍 Piazza Santo Spirito
14:30
Visit the Galleria dell'Accademia
Home to Michelangelo's David. Book a timed entry to skip the long line.
📍 Via Ricasoli
16:30
Climb to Piazzale Michelangelo
Best panoramic view of Florence. Time it for late afternoon/sunset. ~20 min uphill walk or short bus/taxi ride.
📍 Piazzale Michelangelo
20:00
Dinner in the San Niccolò area
Charming neighborhood beneath the piazzale with cozy trattorias.
📍 San Niccolò district
Day 7 — 2026-08-28
Florence, Italy
08:00
Breakfast at hotel
Day trip into the Tuscan countryside.
📍 Palazzo del Duomo
09:00
Day excursion to Siena and San Gimignano
Join a small-group tour or hire a driver. Explore Siena's Piazza del Campo and San Gimignano's medieval towers, with a Chianti wine tasting.
📍 Chianti region, Tuscany
13:00
Lunch at a Tuscan winery or in Siena
Farm-to-table Tuscan fare paired with local wines.
📍 Chianti / Siena
17:30
Return to Florence
Freshen up at the hotel before evening.
📍 Central Florence
19:00
Evening aperitivo near the Mercato Centrale
Sample Tuscan wines and small bites in a lively food-hall atmosphere.
📍 Mercato Centrale, San Lorenzo
20:30
Farewell-to-Florence dinner
Relaxed final Florentine meal before heading to Venice.
📍 San Lorenzo district
Day 8 — 2026-08-29
Venice, Italy
08:30
Breakfast and hotel checkout
Walk to Santa Maria Novella station (~10 min).
📍 Palazzo del Duomo
09:45
High-speed train Florence to Venice
Frecciarossa takes ~2h05m. Reserve seats in advance.
📍 Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Venezia Santa Lucia
12:00
Arrive Venice and transfer to hotel
No cars in Venice! Take a vaporetto (water bus, line 1/2) or a water taxi. Hotel is a short walk from the Rialto area.
📍 Venezia Santa Lucia to San Polo
13:00
Check in at Hotel Casa W
Central San Polo location near the Rialto Market.
📍 Hotel Casa W, San Polo, Venice
14:00
Lunch at the Rialto Market area
Try cicchetti (Venetian tapas) at a traditional bacaro with a glass of Prosecco.
📍 Rialto, San Polo
15:30
Explore Rialto Bridge and San Polo lanes
Wander the atmospheric backstreets. Getting a little lost is part of the Venice experience.
📍 Ponte di Rialto
17:30
Sunset walk to St. Mark's Square
See the Basilica exterior and Campanile as the light softens. Classic Venetian ambiance.
📍 Piazza San Marco
20:00
Dinner overlooking a canal
Book a canal-side table. Try seafood risotto or sarde in saor.
📍 San Polo / San Marco
Day 9 — 2026-08-30
Venice, Italy
08:30
Breakfast at hotel
Early start to enjoy quieter St. Mark's.
📍 Hotel Casa W
09:15
St. Mark's Basilica & Doge's Palace tour
Pre-book skip-the-line tickets. Visit the Basilica's golden mosaics and cross the Bridge of Sighs from the Doge's Palace. Modest dress required.
📍 Piazza San Marco
12:30
Lunch in the Castello district
Quieter neighborhood with authentic, well-priced eateries.
📍 Castello, Venice
14:30
Gondola ride through the canals
A quintessential Venice experience (~30 min, ~€80–90 per gondola). Negotiate the route beforehand.
📍 Departure near San Marco or San Polo
16:00
Visit the Gallerie dell'Accademia or Peggy Guggenheim Collection
Choose classic Venetian masters (Accademia) or modern art (Guggenheim). Both in the lovely Dorsoduro district.
📍 Dorsoduro
18:00
Aperitivo along the Zattere waterfront
Spritz with a sunset view over the Giudecca Canal.
📍 Zattere, Dorsoduro
20:00
Dinner in Dorsoduro
Lively yet local dining area favored by Venetians.
📍 Dorsoduro, near Campo Santa Margherita
Day 10 — 2026-08-31
Venice, Italy
08:30
Breakfast at hotel
Day trip to the Venetian lagoon islands.
📍 Hotel Casa W
09:15
Vaporetto to Murano
Famous for glassblowing. Watch a demonstration at a glass furnace.
📍 Murano island
11:30
Continue to Burano
Iconic brightly painted fishermen's houses and delicate lacework. Very photogenic.
📍 Burano island
13:00
Lunch on Burano
Try risotto de gò (goby fish risotto), a local specialty. Save room for bussolà cookies.
📍 Burano
15:00
Optional stop at Torcello or return to Venice
Torcello offers the ancient Santa Maria Assunta basilica and a tranquil escape; otherwise head back to rest.
📍 Torcello / Venice
17:30
Leisure time and last-minute shopping
Pick up Venetian masks, Murano glass, or marbled paper as souvenirs.
📍 San Polo / Rialto
20:00
Farewell-to-Venice dinner
Enjoy a final Venetian feast before the next leg of your journey.
📍 San Polo
Day 11 — 2026-09-01
Pisa, Italy
07:30
Breakfast and hotel checkout
Vaporetto to Santa Lucia station with luggage; allow extra time.
📍 Hotel Casa W
08:45
Train Venice to Pisa
Route typically involves a Frecciarossa with a change in Florence (~4–4.5h total). Book a through ticket in advance.
📍 Venezia Santa Lucia to Pisa Centrale
13:15
Arrive Pisa and walk to hotel
Hotel is in the city centre, a short walk or quick taxi from the station.
📍 Pisa Centrale to Symphony Suites
14:00
Check in at Symphony Suites
Central base for exploring on foot.
📍 Symphony Suites, Pisa City Centre, Pisa
15:00
Lunch in central Pisa
Elegant arcaded street with cafés and trattorias.
📍 Borgo Stretto area
16:30
Visit Piazza dei Miracoli & the Leaning Tower
Pre-book a Leaning Tower climb slot. Also see the Cathedral and Baptistery. Late afternoon light is ideal for photos.
📍 Piazza dei Miracoli
18:30
Stroll along the Arno riverfront
See the tiny Santa Maria della Spina church and enjoy the golden-hour views.
📍 Lungarno, Pisa
20:00
Dinner in Pisa old town
Try cecina (chickpea flatbread) and local Tuscan coastal dishes.
📍 Central Pisa
Day 12 — 2026-09-02
Pisa, Italy
08:30
Breakfast at hotel
Day trip to the Cinque Terre coast.
📍 Symphony Suites
09:15
Train to the Cinque Terre
~1h to La Spezia, then the local Cinque Terre line connects the five villages. Buy the Cinque Terre Card for unlimited trains.
📍 Pisa Centrale to La Spezia / Cinque Terre
11:00
Explore Monterosso and Vernazza
Colorful cliffside villages with harbors and viewpoints. Wear good walking shoes.
📍 Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza
13:30
Seafood lunch by the harbor
Fresh anchovies, seafood pasta, and local Ligurian white wine.
📍 Vernazza
15:00
Visit Manarola and Riomaggiore
Manarola offers the most iconic postcard view — great for photos in afternoon light.
📍 Manarola, Riomaggiore
18:00
Return train to Pisa
Relax on the way back; freshen up at the hotel.
📍 Pisa Centrale
20:00
Dinner in Pisa
Enjoy a relaxed evening meal near the hotel.
📍 Central Pisa
Day 13 — 2026-09-03
Pisa, Italy
09:00
Leisurely breakfast at hotel
A slower-paced day to unwind before departing Italy.
📍 Symphony Suites
10:30
Visit the Camposanto Monumentale & Cathedral interior
The historic monumental cemetery with frescoes is often overlooked and beautifully serene.
📍 Piazza dei Miracoli
12:30
Lunch at a local trattoria
Savor Pisan specialties one last time.
📍 Central Pisa
14:00
Explore the Knights' Square (Piazza dei Cavalieri)
Historic square designed by Vasari, home to the Scuola Normale Superiore.
📍 Piazza dei Cavalieri
15:30
Riverside walk and café time
Relax with a gelato or espresso overlooking the Arno.
📍 Lungarno Mediceo
17:00
Optional Botanical Garden visit
Europe's oldest university botanical garden — a peaceful green escape.
📍 Orto Botanico di Pisa
20:00
Farewell-to-Italy dinner
A final Italian feast before flying to Paris tomorrow.
📍 Central Pisa
Day 14 — 2026-09-04
Paris, France
09:00
Breakfast at hotel
Relaxed morning; check out and store luggage if needed.
📍 Symphony Suites
10:30
Final morning walk in Pisa
Last chance for souvenirs and coffee.
📍 Central Pisa
12:30
Light lunch near the hotel
Keep it light before the flight.
📍 Pisa City Centre
15:45
Transfer to Pisa International Airport (PSA)
The airport is very close — ~5 min by taxi or the PisaMover shuttle. Arrive by 16:35 for the international flight.
📍 Pisa Centrale to PSA
18:35
Flight Pisa (PSA) to Paris (CDG)
~2h flight. France is in the same time zone as Italy.
📍 Pisa International Airport
22:35
Arrive Paris CDG and transfer to hotel
Pre-book a private transfer (~45–60 min) for a smooth late-night arrival.
📍 CDG to 7th arrondissement
23:45
Check in at Hotel SAX Paris
Elegant location near the Eiffel Tower. Rest up for two full Paris days.
📍 Hotel SAX Paris, LXR Hotels & Resorts, 7th arr., Paris
Day 15 — 2026-09-05
Paris, France
08:30
Breakfast at hotel
Enjoy a Parisian start with fresh croissants and coffee.
📍 Hotel SAX Paris
09:30
Visit the Eiffel Tower
Pre-book timed tickets to the summit. Early visit avoids the longest lines. Walkable from your hotel.
📍 Champ de Mars, 7th arr.
11:30
Stroll along the Seine and Trocadéro
Best photo spot of the Eiffel Tower from Place du Trocadéro.
📍 Trocadéro Gardens
13:00
Lunch in the Saint-Germain-des-Prés area
Classic Parisian bistro fare in a chic Left Bank setting.
📍 Saint-Germain-des-Prés, 6th arr.
14:30
Visit the Louvre Museum
Pre-book timed entry. Prioritize the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and Winged Victory. Allow 2.5–3 hours.
📍 Rue de Rivoli, 1st arr.
17:30
Walk through Tuileries Garden to Place de la Concorde
Beautiful stroll toward the Champs-Élysées.
📍 Jardin des Tuileries
18:30
Champs-Élysées & Arc de Triomphe
Optional climb to the Arc's rooftop for sunset views over Paris's radiating avenues.
📍 Avenue des Champs-Élysées
20:30
Dinner in the 7th arrondissement
Charming market street near your hotel with excellent bistros. Reserve ahead.
📍 Rue Cler area
Day 16 — 2026-09-06
Paris, France
08:30
Breakfast at hotel
Second full day exploring Paris's landmarks.
📍 Hotel SAX Paris
09:30
Visit Notre-Dame & Île de la Cité
Admire the restored cathedral exterior and visit nearby Sainte-Chapelle for its stunning stained glass (book ahead).
📍 Île de la Cité, 4th arr.
12:00
Explore the Latin Quarter
Wander historic streets, Shakespeare & Company bookshop, and the Panthéon.
📍 Latin Quarter, 5th arr.
13:00
Lunch in the Latin Quarter
Lively market street with plenty of dining options.
📍 Rue Mouffetard area
14:30
Montmartre & Sacré-Cœur
Take the metro up. Visit the basilica for panoramic views and the artists' square, Place du Tertre.
📍 Montmartre, 18th arr.
17:00
Explore Montmartre's charming lanes
Discover the Moulin Rouge exterior, vineyards, and cozy cafés.
📍 Montmartre
18:30
Return to hotel and freshen up
Rest before a special final evening.
📍 Hotel SAX Paris
20:00
Seine River dinner cruise
A memorable farewell: dine while gliding past illuminated monuments. The Eiffel Tower sparkles on the hour after dark. Reserve in advance.
📍 Port de la Bourdonnais (near Eiffel Tower)
Day 17 — 2026-09-07
Paris, France
07:00
Breakfast and hotel checkout
Early morning; settle any charges and confirm transfer.
📍 Hotel SAX Paris
08:00
Transfer to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Pre-book a private car (~45–60 min). Arrive by 08:45 for your international flight — allow ample time for check-in and security.
📍 7th arr. to CDG
11:45
Flight Paris (CDG) to Detroit (DTW)
~9h transatlantic flight. You gain time crossing westward, arriving the same afternoon.
📍 Charles de Gaulle Airport
17:20
Arrive at Detroit Metro Airport (DTW)
Clear US customs and immigration. Welcome home after an unforgettable European journey!
📍 DTW, Detroit