Day 1: Naples
1 hour from Rome (by plane)
Pizza, Castles, Archaeology
Day 2: Amalfi coast
1 hour (25 miles) from Naples
Beaches, Villages, Cliffhanging
Day 3: Syracuse
3 hours (440 miles) from Amalfi coast (by train)
Ortigia, Greek Ruins, Opera
Day 4: Agrigento
2 hours 30 minutes (166 miles)from Syracuse
Valley of Temples, Kolymbetra Garden, Archeology Museum
Day 5: Catania
2 hours (85 miles) from Agrigento (by car)
Bars & Nightlife, Piazza del Duomo, Black Lava Rocks
Day 6: Malta
2 hours (200 miles) from Catania (by ferry)
Fortresses, Scuba, Azure Window
Day 7: Malta
Free day to explore Malta
Exploring
Day 8: Rome
1 hour 45 minutes (503 miles) from Malta (by plane)
Colosseum, Vatican, Ancient Rome
Day 9: Rome
Free day to explore Rome
Exploring
Day 10: Rome
Continuing exploring Rome
Exploring
Day 11: Florence
1 hour 30 minutes (175 miles) from Rome (by train)
Art, Bridges, Renaissance
Day 12: Siena
1 hour 20 minutes (43 miles) from Florence (by car)
Medieval History, Contrade, Piazza del Campo
Day 13: Venice
3 hours (155 miles) from Siena (by train)
Canals, Gondola, St. Mark's Basilica
Day 14: Venice
Free day to explore Venice
Exploring
If you have more time, consider visiting nearby cities like Capri, Positano, or Ravenna. If you have less time, consider skipping Syracuse or Siena. Don't forget to try the local food and wine, and always check for opening and closing times of the attractions before visiting them.