39 days in Rome & Florence Itinerary

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

Let the collections at Vatican Museums and Stanze di Raffaello capture your imagination. Get a sense of the local culture at Colosseum and St. Peter's Basilica. Venture out of the city with trips to Monastero Di S.Benedetto (in Subiaco) and Tivoli (Villa Adriana, Villa d'Este, &more). There's lots more to do: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Pantheon, explore the world behind art at Galleria Borghese, make a trip to Trevi Fountain, and appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza Navona.

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Tel Aviv, Israel to Rome is an approximately 7-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Tel Aviv to Rome is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Tel Aviv in October, expect Rome to be slightly colder, temps between 26°C and 15°C. You will leave for Florence on the 2nd (Wed).

Considered a cultural, artistic, and architectural jewel of Italy, Florence is the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance.

Popular historic sites such as Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and The Baptistery of St. John are in your itinerary. Museum-lovers will get to explore Florence Academy of Fine Arts and Palazzo Pubblico and Museo Civico. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Florence: Greve in Chianti (Castello di Verrazzano, Azienda Agricola Altiero (Winery), &more), San Gimignano (Nous Art Gallery, Azienda Agricola San Quirico, &more) and Montalcino (il Cocco, San Polino Winery, &more). And it doesn't end there: view the masterpieces at M.G. Design, pause for some serene contemplation at Duomo di Siena, get to know the fascinating history of Piazza del Duomo, and make a trip to Piazzale Michelangelo.

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Traveling by train from Rome to Florence takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. In November in Florence, expect temperatures between 19°C during the day and 9°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight back home.