15 days in Rome, Florence & Mykonos Town Itinerary

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

Rome is known for historic sites, sightseeing, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: steep yourself in history at St. Peter's Basilica, delve into the distant past at Pantheon, make a trip to Spanish Steps, and admire the local landmark of Trevi Fountain.

To see other places to visit, photos, ratings, and tourist information, read our Rome holiday planning tool.

Calgary, Canada to Rome is an approximately 13-hour flight. You'll lose 8 hours traveling from Calgary to Rome due to the time zone difference. While traveling from Calgary, expect a bit warmer days and much warmer nights in Rome, ranging from highs of 26°C to lows of 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Tue) to allow enough time to take a train to Florence.

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

Explore Florence's surroundings by going to Castello del Trebbio (in Santa Brigida), Leaning Tower of Pisa (in Pisa) and Siena (Palazzo Pubblico and Museo Civico, Piazza del Campo, &more). There's still lots to do: explore the world behind art at Florence Academy of Fine Arts, snap pictures at Ponte Vecchio, make a trip to Piazzale Michelangelo, and steep yourself in history at Basilica of Santa Croce.

Plan my trip to Florence with suggested itineraries provided by Inspirock.

Getting from Rome to Florence by train takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: fly; or drive. In October in Florence, expect temperatures between 25°C during the day and 14°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sun) so you can catch the flight to Mykonos Town.

A holiday in Mykonos Town offers a chance to relax on picturesque beaches and explore a labyrinth of charming streets lined with traditional white houses.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Mykonos Town: Naxos Town (The Temple of Apollo – Portara & Old Town) and Agios Prokopios Beach (in Agios Prokopios). And it doesn't end there: wander the streets of Little Venice, don't miss a visit to Matoyianni Street, kick back and relax at Platis Gialos Beach, and sample the tasty concoctions at Mykonos Brewing Company.

To find where to stay, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Mykonos Town sightseeing planner.

Getting from Florence to Mykonos Town by flight takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of train, bus, and ferry. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Florence to Mykonos Town. Traveling from Florence in October, plan for a bit warmer nights in Mykonos Town, with lows around 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly back home.