5 days in Northwest Italy Itinerary

Aptly nicknamed the Eternal City, Rome is the birthplace of the Roman Empire, one of the world's greatest civilizations ever.

On the 6th (Tue), take in the architecture and atmosphere at Chiesa di Sant'Ignazio di Loyola, ponder the design of Trevi Fountain, delve into the distant past at Pantheon, make a trip to Piazza Navona, then steep yourself in history at St. Peter's Basilica, and finally take in panoramic vistas at Museo Nazionale di Castel Sant'Angelo. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: delve into the distant past at Colosseum, then explore the ancient world of Palatine Hill, then admire the masterpieces at Galleria Borghese, and finally don't miss a visit to Spanish Steps.

To see maps, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, read our Rome online itinerary planner.

Dallas, USA to Rome is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 7 hours traveling from Dallas to Rome. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Dallas in September, with highs in Rome at 81°F and lows at 60°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Wed) so you can catch the flight 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.

Kick off your visit on the 8th (Thu): see the interesting displays at Doge's Palace, snap pictures at Ponte dei Sospiri, appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza San Marco, then admire the landmark architecture of Basilica di San Marco, and finally take in panoramic vistas at St Mark's Campanile. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: contemplate the long history of Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo (San Zanipolo), take in the views from Ponte di Rialto, then explore the activities along Canal Grande, and finally wander the streets of Cannaregio.

To find more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Venice day trip planner.

Getting from Rome to Venice by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a train; or drive. Expect a daytime high around 77°F in September, and nighttime lows around 59°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly back home.