Italy in 10 Days

Rome's ancient ruins, Florence's Renaissance art, Venice's canals, and the Amalfi Coast's dramatic cliffs.

10 days · 16 activities

Day 1

• 09:00 Colosseum & Roman Forum — Rome
  Book skip-the-line tickets online in advance. The combined ticket covers both the Colosseum and Roman Forum. Arrive early to avoid the worst crowds.
• 14:00 Trevi Fountain & Pantheon — Rome
  Toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain for good luck. The Pantheon is free to enter but requires a reservation. Just a 10-minute walk between the two.

Day 2

• 08:30 Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel — Rome
  Pre-book timed entry to skip the massive queue. Photography is not allowed in the Sistine Chapel. Dress code: covered shoulders and knees required.
• 18:30 Trastevere Evening Walk — Rome
  Rome's most charming neighborhood for dinner. Cobblestone streets lined with trattorias. Try cacio e pepe or supplì (fried rice balls). Piazza di Santa Maria is the heart of the district.

Day 3

• 09:30 Spanish Steps & Villa Borghese — Rome
  Walk up the Spanish Steps for a view over Rome. The Villa Borghese gallery houses works by Bernini and Caravaggio — reservations are mandatory and sell out weeks ahead.

Day 4

• 14:00 Uffizi Gallery — Florence
  Home to Botticelli's Birth of Venus and works by Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael. Skip-the-line tickets are essential. Allow at least 2–3 hours.

Day 5

• 09:00 Duomo & Baptistery — Florence
  The cathedral is free but the dome climb requires a timed reservation (463 steps, no elevator). Brunelleschi's dome offers stunning city views. The Baptistery doors are Ghiberti's masterpiece.
• 14:00 Ponte Vecchio & Oltrarno — Florence
  Walk across Florence's iconic medieval bridge lined with jewelry shops. Cross to the Oltrarno district for artisan workshops, gelato, and quieter piazzas away from the crowds.

Day 6

• 09:00 Accademia Gallery (David) — Florence
  Home to Michelangelo's David — the original 5.17m marble masterpiece. Pre-book timed entry. The gallery also has Michelangelo's unfinished 'Prisoners' sculptures.
• 11:30 San Lorenzo Market — Florence
  Outdoor leather market for bags, belts, and souvenirs (haggling is expected). The indoor Mercato Centrale upstairs is a food hall with fresh pasta, lampredotto, and Tuscan wine.

Day 7

• 14:00 St. Mark's Square & Basilica — Venice
  The basilica is free but there's a long queue — skip-the-line tickets available. The bell tower (Campanile) costs extra but offers the best view of Venice. Dress code: covered shoulders and knees.

Day 8

• 10:00 Gondola Ride & Rialto Bridge — Venice
  Official gondola rates: 80 EUR for 30 min (up to 6 people). Negotiate before boarding. Rialto Bridge has great views of the Grand Canal and fresh produce at the nearby Rialto Market.
• 13:30 Murano & Burano Islands — Venice
  Take the vaporetto (water bus) from Fondamente Nove. Murano is famous for glass-blowing demonstrations (free). Burano is known for colorful houses and lace-making. Allow 1.5h each.

Day 9

• 16:00 Positano Village Walk — Amalfi Coast
  Wander the steep, pastel-colored streets down to the beach. Wear comfortable shoes — it's all stairs and slopes. Sunset from the beach is spectacular. Great limoncello shops along the way.

Day 10

• 09:30 Ravello & Amalfi Town — Amalfi Coast
  Ravello sits high above the coast with incredible views from Villa Rufolo's gardens. Amalfi town has the stunning 9th-century cathedral with its ornate façade. Take the SITA bus between towns.
• 15:00 Limoncello Tasting — Amalfi Coast
  The Amalfi Coast is the birthplace of limoncello. Visit a local lemon grove for a tour and tasting. Many shops offer free samples. Great souvenirs to bring home.