Arrive at Fiumicino (FCO) and take the Leonardo Express to Roma Termini (32 min) then check in to your central hotel near Campo Marzio or Monti; rest and refresh after the long flight.
Enjoy an Italian breakfast of espresso and cornetto at Sant’Eustachio or a nearby café to wake up gently; opening times usually from 7:00–9:30 but check locally.
Easy walking orientation: visit the Pantheon (free), stroll Piazza Navona and toss a coin in the Trevi Fountain—great light for photos in the afternoon.
For a special first-night meal choose Aroma for Colosseum views or pick a cosy trattoria in Trastevere for a lively, authentic experience; reserve ahead in June.
Join a skip-the-line guided tour (approx 3 hours) to explore the Colosseum, Forum and Palatine; ideal to arrive early to avoid midday heat. Check exact opening time (commonly 08:30) and pre-book tickets.
Visit the Capitoline Museums (€15) for Roman antiquities and views over the Forum; museums typically open from about 9:30–19:30 but hours vary—check ahead, especially on Mondays.
Take a guided skip-the-line visit (~4 hours) through the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, finishing at St. Peter’s; the Vatican can be crowded—book timed tickets and note St. Peter’s is busiest mid-morning.
Visit the Borghese Gallery to admire Bernini and Caravaggio works (book 2 weeks ahead, €15) and enjoy the surrounding Villa Borghese park for relaxed strolls.
Take a boat tour around Capri and, weather permitting, visit the Blue Grotto (small-boat entrance fee applies); guided island tours last about 3–4 hours.
Visit Naples’ historic streets and the National Archaeological Museum (€15) with its Roman/Pompeii collections; check museum opening hours (commonly from 9:00–19:30).
Early departure for a full-day boat trip along the Amalfi Coast—options include private or small-group tours (~6 hours) with swimming stops and coastal sightseeing.
Private transfer or Circumvesuviana to Naples, then high-speed Frecciarossa/Italo train Napoli Centrale → Firenze SMN (approx 2h50–3h); plan early to arrive in Florence by early afternoon.
Breakfast then visit the Uffizi (2–3 hours); book skip-the-line tickets (€20) as Uffizi is very busy in June. Note many museums close on Mondays—check dates.
Full-day guided trip (~8 hours) visiting Siena’s Piazza del Campo and a Chianti winery for tastings and lunch; typical start time early morning—book a reputable tour (€80).
Visit St. Mark’s Basilica (free entry, small fee for some areas) and take in the grandeur of the square; basilica area can be crowded—arrive early afternoon.
Take a morning vaporetto or join a half-day tour to Murano (glass-blowing) and colourful Burano (lace, photos); a combined trip is typically 3–4 hours.
Visit the Peggy Guggenheim Collection (€15) for modern art or browse the Rialto Market for local produce and fish; check museum opening hours before visiting.
If you booked Leonardo’s Last Supper, morning slots are common—tickets need booking months ahead; otherwise explore Santa Maria delle Grazie externally.
Arrange a boat or private tour to Villa Balbianello (featured in films) or enjoy relaxing by the water—boat visits often run in the afternoon, check access and times.
Hire a private boat (2–3 hours) to visit villas such as Villa del Balbianello and Villa Carlotta; private boat tours often depart mid-morning—book in advance (€150 per boat up to 4 people).
Travel by regional train to Milano Centrale (~1h) then catch a high-speed train to Rome Termini (approx 3h); plan for a full travel morning/early afternoon.