Cultural Immersion in Italy

  1. Day 1: Vatican City in Rome
    25 minutes (5.5 kilometers) from Fiumicino Airport

    Experience the grandeur of the world's smallest country including priceless works of art, ancient sculptures, and beautiful chapels. Tour the museum, admire the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica.

  2. Day 2: City of Florence
    3 hours (276 kilometers) from Rome

    Visit the Uffizi Gallery to see Botticelli's "Birth of Venus," see Michelangelo's David in Accademia Gallery, and explore the beautiful Duomo complex. Be sure to stroll through Piazza della Signoria where you will find a replica of David and other sculptures.

  3. Day 3: City of Venice
    2.5 hours (260 kilometers) from Florence

    Dedicate the day to a Venice walking tour and admire Venice's famous bridges, picturesque canals, and classic architecture. Visit the iconic St. Mark's Basilica and the iconic Doge's Palace, before taking a ride in a Gondola.

  4. Day 4: City of Pompeii and Herculaneum
    4 hours (370 kilometers) from Venice

    Visit the two ancient Roman towns of Pompeii and Herculaneum that were buried by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD. See the impressive ruins, well-preserved frescoes, and artwork of life in the Roman Empire.

  5. Day 5: Amalfi Coast Road Trip
    1.5 hours (45 kilometers) from Pompeii

    Drive along the incredible Amalfi Coast with dramatic views of the Tyrrhenian Sea and beautiful terrace cliffs. Visit Amalfi, Ravello, and Positano, each with their own charm and strategic outposts with a great story to tell about the defences during the times of the Saracens.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Vatican City (3 hours, €35)
  • Uffizi Gallery (3 hours, €20)
  • Geleteria Dondoli gelato in Florence (30 minutes, €5)
  • Doge's Palace (2 hours, €18)
  • Pompei Scavi (2 hours, €16)
  • Amalfi Coast Road Trip (Full day, €30 for car rental)
  • Total Estimated Costs (excluding accommodation): €124

Useful Tips

If you have more time, include a visit to the Colosseum and Roman forum in Rome, or explore the countryside of Tuscany. For shorter itineraries, consider spending more time in Rome and Florence, or reducing the number of stops along the Amalfi Coast.

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