12 Days Italy Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Rome

  • Arrive at Rome Fiumicino Airport
  • Transfer to your hotel and check in
  • Visit the Colosseum
  • Walk through the Roman Forum
  • Explore Palatine Hill
  • Toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain
  • Enjoy dinner near the Pantheon

Day 2: Vatican City and Baroque Rome

  • Start early at St. Peter’s Basilica
  • Climb the dome for panoramic views
  • Visit the Vatican Museums
  • Admire the Sistine Chapel
  • Explore Piazza Navona
  • Walk through Campo de’ Fiori
  • Visit the Spanish Steps
  • Enjoy gelato while exploring

Day 3: Hidden Rome and Trastevere

  • Visit the Pantheon
  • Explore Trastevere’s charming streets
  • Discover local markets
  • Take an optional food tour
  • Spend the evening in a lively piazza

Day 4: Travel to Florence

  • Take a high-speed train to Florence
  • Check in to your hotel
  • Visit Florence Cathedral
  • Climb the Duomo if pre-booked
  • Walk across Ponte Vecchio
  • Explore Piazza della Signoria
  • Enjoy sunset from Piazzale Michelangelo

Day 5: Renaissance Florence

  • Visit the Uffizi Gallery or Accademia Gallery
  • See Michelangelo’s David
  • Explore artisan shops
  • Walk through historic streets
  • Enjoy Tuscan cuisine with regional wine

Day 6: Tuscany Countryside

  • Take a scenic drive or guided tour
  • Visit Siena’s historic center or Pisa
  • See the Leaning Tower of Pisa
  • Stop at vineyards for wine tasting
  • Enjoy countryside views

Day 7: Tuscan Villages

  • Explore San Gimignano or Montepulciano
  • Visit local wineries
  • Tour olive oil farms
  • Return to Florence
  • Enjoy a relaxed final evening

Day 8: Travel to Venice

  • Take a train to Venice
  • Check in to your hotel
  • Explore St. Mark’s Square
  • Visit St. Mark’s Basilica
  • Walk along the canals
  • Enjoy sunset views of gondolas

Day 9: Classic Venice

  • Visit Doge’s Palace
  • Cross the Bridge of Sighs
  • Take a gondola ride
  • Explore Dorsoduro neighborhood
  • Optional boat trip to Murano or Burano

Day 10: Travel to Amalfi Coast

  • Travel by train to Naples
  • Transfer to the Amalfi Coast
  • Check in to your hotel
  • Stroll through Positano
  • Enjoy sunset by the sea

Day 11: Amalfi Coast Highlights

  • Visit Amalfi town and its cathedral
  • Relax at the beach
  • Explore Ravello for cliffside views
  • Optional boat ride along the coast
  • Enjoy a seafood dinner overlooking the water

Day 12: Departure

  • Enjoy a slow morning with coffee and pastries
  • Do last-minute shopping
  • Transfer to the airport
  • Depart for your onward journey