7-Day Itinerary: Discovering Italy

  1. Day 1: Rome
    Estimated Travel Time: 0 minutes

    Visit the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill. Savor delicious local dishes like Cacio e Pepe, Carbonara, and Tiramisu.

  2. Day 2: Florence
    Estimated Travel Time: 1 hour 20 minutes (162 km)

    Admire Michelangelo's masterpiece David at the Accademia Gallery. Walk around the charming Tuscan city and relish the city's Renaissance treasures.

  3. Day 3: Venice
    Estimated Travel Time: 3 hour 20 minutes (262 km)

    Take a romantic gondola ride through Venice's waterways. Explore St. Mark's Basilica, the Doge's Palace and the famous Rialto bridge.

  4. Day 4: Amalfi Coast
    Estimated Travel Time: 7 hours 30 minutes (604 km)

    Drive along the winding road overlooking the sea, discover charming hillside towns like Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello. Sip Limoncello and savor fresh seafood.

  5. Day 5: Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius
    Estimated Travel Time: 1 hour 20 minutes (28 km)

    Explore the archaeological site of Pompeii and learn about how it was submerged by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius astounded by the power of the volcano.

  6. Day 6: Siena and San Gimignano
    Estimated Travel Time: 1 hour 20 minutes (74 km)

    Visit the enchanting medieval hill towns of Siena and San Gimignano. Marvel at Siena's impressive Gothic cathedral and learn about San Gimignano's medieval towers.

  7. Day 7: Milan
    Estimated Travel Time: 3 hours (285 km)

    Visit the spectacular Cathedral of Milan, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, and the Teatro alla Scala. Then, indulge in some of Italy's finest cuisine.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Colosseum (2-3 hours, €20-€28)
  • Accademia Gallery (1-2 hours, €20-€26)
  • Gondola Ride (30-40 minutes, €80-€120)
  • Amalfi Coast (full day trip by car, free)
  • Pompeii (2-3 hours, €16-€20)
  • Siena (4-5 hours, free)
  • Cathedral of Milan (1-2 hours, €3-€4)
  • Total Estimated Costs: €139-€220

Useful Tips

If you have more time, add a visit to Cinque Terre or the Dolomites. If you have less time, consider shortening your trip and combining destinations. Pack comfortable shoes for walk-intensive cities like Rome and Florence. Stay alert when driving the winding roads of Amalfi or Cinque Terre, as they can be challenging.

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