OUTBOUND · UNITED
Dallas → Rome
Sat, Nov 7 → Sun, Nov 8
DFW12:30 PMDallas · UA 1401
2h 30m✈
ORD3:00 PMChicago
40 MIN CONNECTION · CHICAGO
ORD3:40 PMChicago · UA 970
9h 5m✈
FCO7:45 AMRome · Sun, Nov 8
United Economy (XN) · Seat changes: none
A family adventure · 10 days
Italy,
together.
A little city-hopping, a lot of good food, and memories to bring home.
Explore the tripTHE ROUTE4 STOPS + A DAY TRIP
RomeNov 8—11
FlorenceNov 11—14
MilanNov 14—16
✳ Plus a day in Pisa and a Swiss escape to Lugano
WHENNov 7—16, 2026
SLEEPING INRome · Florence · Milan
SIDE QUESTSPisa · Lugano, Switzerland
Flight details THE BIG PICTURE
Our days, at a glance.
Ten days, three home bases, and plenty of room to wander.
01Sat, Nov 7In transitDepart Dallas · overnight flight02Sun, Nov 8RomeArrive at FCO · check in03Mon, Nov 9RomeAncient Rome04Tue, Nov 10RomeHistoric center & piazzas05Wed, Nov 11FlorenceTrain to Florence · check in06Thu, Nov 12PisaDay trip from Florence07Fri, Nov 13FlorenceArt, markets & the Duomo08Sat, Nov 14MilanTrain to Milan · check in09Sun, Nov 15SwitzerlandDay trip to Lugano10Mon, Nov 16MilanFly home from MXP
GETTING THERE & GETTING AROUND
The journey
is part of it.
Flight details are transcribed from your screenshots. Train times below are just planning placeholders—not booked tickets or live schedules.
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RETURN · UNITED
Milan → Dallas
Mon, Nov 16
MXP3:15 PMMilan · UA 415
10h✈
ORD6:15 PMChicago
1H 45M CONNECTION · CHICAGO
ORD8:00 PMChicago · UA 1673
2h 45m✈
DFW10:45 PMDallas
United Economy (XN) · Seat changes: none
SAMPLE TRAIN PLAN
Rail days (to be confirmed)
WED 11NOV
Rome → FlorenceHigh-speed train · sample journey about 1h 35m
10:00 AM → 11:35 AMRoma Termini → Firenze S. M. Novella
THU 12NOV
Florence ↔ PisaRegional train · sample journey about 1 hour each way
9:00 AM → 10:00 AMFirenze S. M. Novella → Pisa Centrale · return also needed
SAT 14NOV
Florence → MilanHigh-speed train · sample journey about 2 hours
10:00 AM → 12:00 PMFirenze S. M. Novella → Milano Centrale
SUN 15NOV
Milan ↔ Lugano, CHSwiss day trip · sample journey about 1h 15m each way
8:00 AM → 9:15 AMMilano Centrale → Lugano · check return schedule
All train times and durations are illustrative examples only. Check current operators, schedules, fares, station details, and any border-entry requirements before booking.
PLACES TO STAY & WANDER
Little city love notes.
A few ideas to get excited about. Keep what sounds good, skip what doesn’t.
01 / ITALY TRIP
Rome
Nov 8–11 · 3 nights
Navona 54 Cozy Stylish ApartmentEntire home · Hosted by AgataView Airbnb listing
ON THE MAYBE LIST ✳
- Colosseum & Roman ForumAncient Rome
- Pantheon & Piazza NavonaHistoric center
- Trevi FountainA classic stop
- Vatican Museums & St. Peter’sSistine Chapel: Michelangelo’s ceiling & Last Judgment
- Borghese GalleryBernini sculptures & Caravaggio paintings · reserve ahead
- TrastevereDinner & evening stroll
02 / ITALY TRIP
Florence
Nov 11–14 · 3 nights
Via Dante Alighieri 8, FirenzeApartment · Nov 11–14View Airbnb listing
ON THE MAYBE LIST ✳
- Duomo & Piazza del DuomoHistoric center
- Uffizi GalleryBotticelli’s Birth of Venus & Primavera · book ahead
- Accademia GalleryMichelangelo’s David · book ahead
- Ponte VecchioArno river
- Piazzale MichelangeloSunset viewpoint
- Mercato CentraleFood & local market
03 / ITALY TRIP
Pisa
Day trip · Nov 12
Easy day trip from FlorenceAllow time for the train and station transfers
ON THE MAYBE LIST ✳
- Leaning Tower of PisaBook a timed entry
- Piazza dei MiracoliCathedral & Baptistery
- Borgo StrettoCafés and a walk through town
04 / ITALY TRIP
Milan
Nov 14–16 · 2 nights
Home in MilanHosted by Riccardo · check-in Nov 14, 3:00 PM · checkout Nov 16, 10:00 AMView Airbnb listing
ON THE MAYBE LIST ✳
- Duomo di MilanoReserve rooftop access
- Galleria Vittorio Emanuele IINext to the Duomo
- Santa Maria delle GrazieLeonardo’s The Last Supper · timed reservation essential
- Sforza Castle & Parco SempioneA relaxed afternoon
- NavigliCanals, aperitivo & dinner
05 / ITALY TRIP
Lugano, Switzerland
Day trip from Milan · Nov 15
Switzerland day tripSample rail plan only — check current schedules and cross-border requirements
ON THE MAYBE LIST ✳
- Lungolago di LuganoLakeside promenade
- Parco CianiGardens on Lake Lugano
- Old Town & Piazza della RiformaCafés and colorful streets
- Monte Brè or Monte San SalvatoreCheck seasonal operating hours
UNTIL THEN