One of the most popular trips to take once you’ve arrived in Rome is what is known as the “Classic Route,” which takes you from the capital city of Rome. through Florence and on to the beautiful canals of Venice. You should plan for at least a week to make the journey, but it could easily take up more time.

The journey starts in historical Rome. You’ll have to choose from a long list of attractions including the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, the Vatican, The Spanish Steps, the Pantheon, multiple museums, and all of the small shops and restaurants throughout the city. You could spend a month in Rome and still not do everything you want, so you will need to prioritise so you can make it to Venice in time!

After Rome, the Classic Route heads into Florence, located in the heart of Italy’s famously beautiful region of Tuscany. Once again, time will be an issue, so a bit of prioritising will have to be done when deciding between so many great attractions like the Piazza della Signoria and Palazzon Vecchio, the Duomo, the Baptistry, the Bell Tower, and the Ponte Vecchio (the old bridge). The one thing you will not want to miss out on is the Uffizi Gallery, home of the most important collection of Renaissance art in the world. Even if you are not a big fan of museums, you should still make it a point to visit the Uffizi. Day trips can be planned to a number of close locations, including Siena and Pisa, home of the famous leaning tower.

The Route concludes among the canalled streets of Venice. Just like the other stops on the trip, the list of things to do in Venice is long. In Venice, though, half the fun is getting there! Take a gondola to see the Lido, Rialto Bridge, Peggy Guggenheim Museum, St. Mark’s Square, and the Naval History Museum. Take a break from this list and enjoy the fine food and spirits at famous destinations like Harry’s Bar, Caffe Florian, and Gran Caffe Lavena – a perfect way to end your trip to Italy.