Italy Adventure: 9-Day Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Rome
    Estimated time from previous location: None

    Explore ancient ruins at the Colosseum, take a walk through the Forum, and throw a coin in the Trevi Fountain.

  2. Day 2: Amalfi Coast
    Estimated time from previous location: 2.5 hours (142km)

    Take a boat tour of the coast, with stops at the stunning Emerald Grotto and Positano.

  3. Day 3: Pompeii
    Estimated time from previous location: 1 hour (41.8km)

    Step back in time and experience preserved Roman history at the Pompeii Archaeological Site.

  4. Day 4: Florence
    Estimated time from previous location: 3.5 hours (261km)

    Visit the world-famous Uffizi Gallery, take a walk over the Ponte Vecchio, and marvel at the Duomo Cathedral.

  5. Day 5: Tuscany
    Estimated time from previous location: 1 hour (80.5km)

    Take a scenic drive through the hills and vineyards, stopping at local farms for wine and cheese tastings.

  6. Day 6: Cinque Terre
    Estimated time from previous location: 2.5 hours (180km)

    Visit the colorful coastal villages of Vernazza and Monterosso, then walk the breathtaking hiking path between them.

  7. Day 7: Venice
    Estimated time from previous location: 4.5 hours (327km)

    Ride a gondola through the Grand Canal, tour the Doge's Palace, and visit the iconic St. Mark's Basilica.

  8. Day 8: Dolomites
    Estimated time from previous location: 2.5 hours (153km)

    Hike through the breathtaking mountain range of Alpe di Siusi or ski at the Cortina d'Ampezzo resort in the winter months.

  9. Day 9: Lake Como
    Estimated time from previous location: 4 hours (295km)

    Relax at the picturesque, serene location of Villa del Balbianello and take a boat tour of the lake's stunning waterfalls.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Colosseum (2 hours, €12)
  • Amalfi boat tour (8 hours, €100)
  • Pompeii tour (2 hours, €16)
  • Uffizi Gallery (3-4 hours, €20)
  • Tuscan wine and cheese tour (6 hours, €70)
  • Cinque Terre hike (2-3 hours, €10)
  • Grand Canal gondola ride (1 hour, €80)
  • Dolomites hiking (6-8 hours, free)
  • Lake Como boat tour (2 hours, €60)

  • Total Estimated Costs: €368

Useful Tips

For those with more time, consider adding a day trip to Capri or a longer stay in the Tuscany region. For those with less time, you can skip the Dolomites or Cinque Terre, or spend less time at some of the locations. Make sure to check opening and closing times before planning each day.

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