Is it possible to visit both Rome and Venice in one day? What are some things that can be done in each city in that time frame?

Jon Shore

That would not be possible.

From Rome to Venice by car is about 6.5 hours even on the Autostrada.

To even get a superficial experience of Rome takes at least 2 full days.

To even get a superficial experience of Venice takes at least 2 full days.

I was just in Venice for Carnival last month for 3 days and it was not nearly enough to really enjoy Venice. But I had to get back to work in Umbria. From my home on the Umbrian/Tuscan border takes 4 hours each way.

Rome is huge and amazing.

Venice is not so huge but it is very dense, complex and like an amazing maze with fantastic stuff on every street and canal.

Don’t waste your time and money trying to see Rome and Venice in a day.