Italian Art and History Adventure for Friends

Gather your friends for a 6-day journey through Rome and Florence in September, when crowds thin and weather is mild. This trip is a deep dive into Italy’s rich history, stunning art, and delectable cuisine, perfect for a group of five seeking culture and camaraderie.

Day 1: Arrival in Rome and Colosseum

10:00 AM: Arrive at Fiumicino Airport, taxi to Hotel Artemide (€40).
12:00 PM: Check in and lunch at Trattoria Luzzi (pizza, €10/person).
2:00 PM: Walk to the Colosseum (20 minutes), tour with a guide (€24/person).
5:00 PM: Explore Roman Forum (included with Colosseum ticket).
7:00 PM: Dinner at Osteria da Zi Umberto (pasta, €15/person).
Tips: Wear sunscreen; September can still be warm.

Day 2: Vatican Museums

9:00 AM: Breakfast at the hotel.
10:00 AM: Metro to Ottaviano, then walk to Vatican Museums (€17/person).
10:30 AM: See the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica (free entry).
2:00 PM: Lunch at Amalfi in Vaticano (seafood, €20/person).
4:00 PM: Relax in Piazza Navona.
7:00 PM: Dinner at Roscioli (carbonara, €25/person).
Tips: Book Vatican tickets online.

Day 3: Travel to Florence

9:00 AM: Breakfast, then train from Roma Termini to Florence SMN (1.5 hours, €40/person).
11:30 AM: Check into Hotel Brunelleschi.
12:30 PM: Lunch at Trattoria Mario (bistecca, €15/person).
2:00 PM: Explore Piazza della Signoria.
7:00 PM: Dinner at La Giostra (Tuscan dishes, €30/person).
Tips: Validate train tickets before boarding.

Day 4: Uffizi Gallery

9:00 AM: Breakfast at a café.
10:00 AM: Visit Uffizi Gallery (€20/person), admiring Botticelli’s Birth of Venus.
1:00 PM: Lunch at Osteria Vini e Vecchi Sapori (€15/person).
3:00 PM: Stroll along Ponte Vecchio.
7:00 PM: Dinner at Trattoria 4 Leoni (pappardelle, €20/person).
Tips: Pre-book Uffizi tickets.