Venice to Rome in 10 days — the civilized version, with Ravenna and Cinque Terre

Days 1–2: Venice

Grand Canal, San Marco, Rialto, islands. Scuola Grande di San Rocco (€10) — Tintoretto spent 23 years painting every surface.

Day 3: Ravenna

Venice–Ravenna: 2h40, €12–16. Capital of Western Roman Empire. San Vitale and Galla Placidia mosaics (€12.50) — 1,500-year-old gold tessera. Dante's tomb.

Days 4–5: Bologna and food trail

Ravenna–Bologna: 1h20, €8–11. Day 5: day trip to Modena (20 min, €4.60) — Duomo (UNESCO), Mercato Albinelli, balsamic vinegar aged 25 years, Ferrari Museum (€18).

Day 6: Cinque Terre

Bologna–La Spezia: 2h. Cinque Terre Card €18.50. Walk Monterosso–Vernazza. Sunset from Manarola.

Days 7–8: Florence

Uffizi, David, Mercato Centrale, bistecca at Buca Mario.

Day 9: Siena

Bus to Siena. Piazza del Campo. Duomo marble floor (uncovered Aug–Oct). Pinacoteca (€5).

Day 10: Orvieto → Rome

Orvieto Duomo. Underground (€7). Pozzo di San Patrizio (€5). Train to Rome: 1h15.

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