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Who This Itinerary Is For
First-time Italy visitors with one week.
Route Overview
Three options: Rome + Florence, Florence + Venice, Rome + Amalfi. All are ~1.5h train apart except Amalfi.
Day-by-Day Plan
- Days 1–4: City A.
- Day 5: Train.
- Days 6–7: City B.
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Pace
Slow. The food is the activity.
What to Book Ahead
- Train tickets
- Anchor museums in each city
- One serious dinner per city
What to Skip
- Adding Venice + Amalfi to a one-week trip
- Driving in Italian cities
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What is the best time of year for this trip?
April, May, September, October consistently work best.
Can I do this in fewer days?
Compressing it usually hurts the trip. 7 days is the sweet spot.
Do I need to rent a car?
No. Trains and short flights handle every leg.
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