Morning: Arrive at Marco Polo Airport and take a water taxi to your hotel in the historic centre. Enjoy a leisurely breakfast near St. Mark’s Square while watching the bustling canals.
Afternoon: Dive into the city’s history with a guided tour of Doge’s Palace and the iconic Rialto Bridge. Pause for a classic Venetian lunch of cicchetti and spritz on the Grand Canal.
Evening: Wander through the romantic alleys of the Jewish Ghetto, then enjoy an evening gondola ride under the golden light of the lagoon. Finish the day with a seafood dinner on a lagoon-side restaurant.
Find HotelsMorning: Catch a vaporetto to Murano and watch master glassblowers at work. Explore the Glass Museum and try your hand at making a tiny souvenir piece.
Afternoon: Visit Bacino di San Marco to see the Gallerie dell’Accademia, which houses masterpieces by Titian and Veronese. Afterward, sip a coffee on the iconic St. Mark’s Basin while watching the bustling market.
Evening: Return to the main island for a sunset aperitif at the historic Caffè Florian. End the day with a leisurely walk past the illuminated Campanile and a gelato in the piazza.
Find HotelsMorning: Travel by high‑speed train to Bologna. Kick off the day with a stroll through the charming Porticoes of Bologna and a visit to the towering Two Towers (Le Due Torri).
Afternoon: Enjoy a culinary tour that highlights traditional pasta dishes like tagliatelle al ragù in the historic Piazza Maggiore area. Afterwards, explore the University of Bologna, the oldest university in the world.
Evening: Savor a classic Bolognese dinner in a trattoria, pairing the meal with a glass of Sangiovese. Finish the night with a walk on the hill to San Pietro in Monte for city views.
Find HotelsMorning: Take an early train to Florence. Begin with a walk across the iconic Ponte Vecchio and explore the bustling markets of San Lorenzo.
Afternoon: Dive into Renaissance art at the Uffizi Gallery, where works by Botticelli and Michelangelo dominate the rooms. After lunch, head to **Pisa** (30‑minute train) to see the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa and the cathedral in the Piazza dei Miracoli.
Evening: Return to Florence for a sunset view from the Florence Cathedral (Duomo) and a dinner of Florentine steak. End the night with a stroll along the Arno River.
Find HotelsMorning: Journey by train to Naples. Begin with an immersive tour of Naples Underground, exploring ancient Greco‑Roman tunnels and catacombs.
Afternoon: Sample the city’s world‑famous pizza at L’Antica Pizzeria da Michele, while also wandering through the historic centre and the vibrant Spaccanapoli street.
Evening: Visit the majestic Castel dell'Osso and enjoy a scenic stroll along the waterfront of the Gulf of Naples. Finish the day with a limoncello tasting at a local boutique.
Find HotelsMorning: Take a scenic drive along the Amalfi Coast; your first stop is the picturesque town of Positano with its pastel‑colored houses perched on cliffs.
Afternoon: Continue to the historic town of Amalfi. Visit the Amalfi Cathedral, then enjoy a relaxing boat ride to the enchanting island of Capri for a quick beach stop.
Evening: Return to the coast for a sunset dinner of fresh seafood under the warm amber light and enjoy a glass of local Limoncello. Take a late‑night stroll in the illuminated streets of Amalfi.
Find HotelsMorning: Enjoy a relaxed breakfast at the hotel and a short walk to the Naples Harbour for a final view of the Bay of Naples.
Afternoon: Explore Piazza del Plebiscito and the grand Royal Palace before heading to the airport.
Evening: Depart from Naples with memories of Italy’s varied art, food, and beautiful coastal scenery.
Find HotelsTotal Estimated Cost: €315
To extend this trip, add an extra day in Florence to explore the Boboli Gardens and the Medici Chapels, and consider a day‑trip to Siena from Bologna. To shorten the itinerary, combine Day 5 and Day 6 by taking a fast coastal train from Naples to Amalfi, allowing you to skip the overnight stay in Naples and head directly to the Amalfi Coast, reducing overall travel time by a day.