A Romantic 15-day Honeymoon Trip Across Italy - Visiting Rome, Milan, Venice, Amalfi Coast, Positano, Capri, Pizza, Tuscany

  • Day 1: Rome
    Arrival - Not applicable

    The Eternal City of Rome, a hub of art, culture, history, and architecture. Visit the Colosseum, the epic Gladiator battles arena, the Vatican Museums, with the world-famous Sistine Chapel, and the Pantheon, one of the ancient Roman Empire's most impressive structures.

  • Day 2-4: Tuscany
    3 hours & 45 minutes (277 km) from Rome

    Tuscany has some of the most romantic and scenic countryside. Visit Pisa for its famous Leaning Tower, Siena for its classic historic architecture and nightlife, and Florence, heart of the Renaissance, to see the magnificent Duomo and Uffizi Gallery.

  • Day 5-6: Milan
    3 hours & 40 minutes (307 km) from Tuscany

    Experience the fashion capital of Italy at Milan. Admire the Gothic architecture of Il Duomo and the lasting legacy of Leonardo da Vinci at Sforza Castle. Walk along the fashion street Via Montenapoleone before indulging in some delicious Milanese cuisine at restaurants.

  • Day 7-8: Venice
    2 hours & 55 minutes (278 km) from Milan

    Visit one of the world's most romantic cities, built on a network of canals. Take a gondola ride, marvel at the famed architecture, including the iconic St. Mark's Basilica, or visit a museum.

  • Day 9-11: Amalfi Coast
    4 hours & 30 minutes (721 km) from Venice

    Journey south for a chance to stay at hotels such as the La Sirenuse in Positano. Visit the stunningly beautiful coast for some magical sunsets, or go on a boat ride to visit the Island of Capri.

  • Day 12-13: Positano
    20 minutes (8 km) from Amalfi Coast

    Relax and enjoy one of Italy's most scenic villages. Spend time on the beach, shop on the Via dei Mulini, or visit the Santa Maria Assunta church before taking a sunset cruise.

  • Day 14-15: Pizza
    3 hours 35 minutes (250 km) from Positano

    Ending in one of the most well-known Italian cities, eat your way through its pizza restaurants, visit the famous Pompeii ruins, relax on the beach, or hike Mt. Vesuvius.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Colosseum (2 hours, 12 EUR)
  • Vatican Museums (3 hours, 20 EUR)
  • Pantheon (1 hour, FREE)
  • Leaning Tower of Pisa (2 hours, 20 EUR)
  • Siena Cathedral (1 hour, 7 EUR)
  • Uffizi Gallery (3 hours, 20 EUR)
  • Il Duomo (1 hour, 15 EUR)
  • St. Mark's Basilica (1 hour, 5 EUR)
  • La Sirenuse Hotel (2 days, 800 EUR)
  • Capri Island Day Tour (8 hours, 550 EUR)
  • Sunset Cruise in Positano (2 hours, 100 EUR)
  • Pompeii Ruins (3 hours, 20 EUR)
  • Hiking Mt. Vesuvius (2 hours, 10 EUR)
  • Total Estimated Costs: 1907 EUR

Transportation

Travelers can use trains, buses or boats to move around the Italian cities. The proposed travel plan estimates that the traveler will need to take a train from city to city. Train tickets from Rome to Tuscany cost 30 EUR per person, from Tuscany to Milan 40 EUR, from Milan to Venice 30 EUR, from Venice to Amalfi Coast 50 EUR and from Positano to Pizza 20 EUR. While local cabs are available, journey by foot or bicycle is the best mode to see the cities. Estimated travel times are listed in the itinerary.

Useful Tips

With a few more days, travelers can visit Sorrento, Cinque Terre, Naples, and other cities. With fewer days, travelers can drop one city on this itinerary while keeping the remaining ones to have fun in Italy.

Airports

The primary international airports in Italy are the Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) in Rome, which is 35 km from the city center and the Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) which is 40 km from the city center. Marco Polo Airport (VCE) is the nearest international airport for Venice, while Naples International Airport (NAP) is the nearest airport to the Amalfi Coast.

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