7-Day Shoestring Budget Itinerary for Italy in December 2023

  1. Day 1: Rome
    Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) to Colosseum

    Visit the Colosseum, the largest amphitheater built in the Roman Empire. Explore the ancient ruins of Roman Forum, and marvel at the intricacies of the Palatine Hill.

  2. Day 2: Rome to Florence
    Rome Termini Station to Florence Santa Maria Novella Station

    Discover the Uffizi Gallery, the oldest art museum in modern Europe, and see works by Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo and Botticelli. Walk around the iconic Ponte Vecchio bridge, with stunning views of the Arno River.

  3. Day 3: Florence
    Accademia Gallery Florence to Piazza del Duomo

    Admire the David statue at Accademia Gallery Florence, along with the other impressive sculptures and paintings. Visit the famous Duomo cathedral and climb to the top to see an incredible panoramic view of Florence.

  4. Day 4: Florence to Venice
    Florence Santa Maria Novella Station to Venezia Santa Lucia Station

    Take a ride on a gondola along the Grand Canal, and see the beautiful architecture of the city from a different perspective. Visit the Rialto Bridge and sample some of the local seafood at the Rialto Market.

  5. Day 5: Venice to Milan
    Venice Santa Lucia Station to Milan Centrale Station

    Explore the Duomo di Milano, the famous cathedral with beautiful gothic architecture. Visit the iconic Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, a historic shopping mall with high-end boutiques and restaurants.

  6. Day 6: Milan
    Sempione Park to San Siro Stadium

    Relax at the Sempione Park, a large public park with beautiful gardens and a lake. Take a tour of the San Siro Stadium, home of AC Milan and Inter Milan football clubs, and see the impressive facilities and history of Italian football.

  7. Day 7: Milan
    Cenacolo Vinciano to Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO)

    Visit the Cenacolo Vinciano, a museum dedicated to Leonardo da Vinci's famous painting, The Last Supper. Spend some time eating and drinking at one of the many cafes in the Navigli district, before heading to the airport.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Colosseum (2-3 hours, €16)
  • Uffizi Gallery (2-3 hours, €20)
  • Accademia Gallery Florence (1-2 hours, €12)
  • Rialto Market (1-2 hours, €20)
  • Duomo di Milano (1-2 hours, €3-€8)
  • San Siro Stadium (1-2 hours, €17)
  • Cenacolo Vinciano (1-2 hours, €12)
  • Total Estimated Costs: €100-€115
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