13-Day Itinerary for Amsterdam, Milan, Rome, Florence, and Naples

• Day 1: Amsterdam
  From the Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, take the train to Centraal Station (15 minutes, €5)

  Explore the stunning Vondelpark and visit the famous Anne Frank House Museum. Head to De Pijp, one of the city’s most vibrant neighborhoods, for dinner.

• Day 2: Milan
  From Amsterdam Centraal Station, take the Thalys high-speed train to Milano Centrale (10 hours, €100-180)

  Start your day by visiting the iconic Duomo di Milano and enjoy the view from the roof terrace. Explore the fashionable Brera district and head to the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II for some high-end shopping. End your day with some delicious Italian cuisine at Navigli.

• Day 3-4: Rome
  From Milan Centrale, take the high-speed train to Roma Termini (3 hours, €50-100)

  Take a walk through the history of Rome by visiting the Colosseum and the Pantheon on the first day. Move on to the Vatican City and visit the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica on the second day.

• Day 5-6: Florence
  From Rome Termini, take the high-speed train to Firenze Santa Maria Novella (2 hours, €30-70)

  Discover the Renaissance art scene, wander around the Piazza della Signoria, and explore the Uffizi Gallery on the first day. Visit the beautiful Ponte Vecchio and climb the Campanile di Giotto on the second day.

• Day 7-8: Naples
  From Florence Santa Maria Novella, take the high-speed train to Napoli Centrale (3 hours, €25-70)

  Visit the archaeological wonders of Pompeii on the first day, and explore the vibrant Spaccanapoli district on the second day.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Vondelpark (2 hours, free)
• Anne Frank House Museum (1.5 hours, €10-15)
• Duomo di Milano & Roof Terrace (2-3 hours, €15-20)
• Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II (1-2 hours, free)
• Colosseum (2-3 hours, €12-16)
• Pantheon (1-2 hours, free)
• Sistine Chapel & St. Peter’s Basilica (2-3 hours, €17-38)
• Piazza della Signoria & Uffizi Gallery (3-4 hours, €8-20)
• Ponte Vecchio & Campanile di Giotto (2-3 hours, €20-25)
• Pompeii (4-6 hours, €15-20)
• Spaccanapoli (2-3 hours, free)
• Total Estimated Costs: €112-207

Transportation

Travel between cities by high-speed train to save time. Book train tickets in advance for discounts. Use public transportation like trams, buses and metro in each city. Low-cost airlines like EasyJet and Ryanair operate flights between cities. Estimate about €250-300 for train tickets and €100-200 for flights.

Useful Tips

Add an extra day in Rome if you want to visit the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Plan a day trip to Sienna when in Florence. Check for events and festivals for an opportunity to experience the local culture. Skip the line and book tickets in advance for most popular attractions.

Airports

In Amsterdam, you'll arrive at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), which is located 9 km southwest of the city center. In Milan, you'll land at either Linate Airport (LIN) or Malpensa Airport (MXP), which are respectively located 7 and 45 km northwest of the city center. In Rome, you'll fly into Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO), which is located 32 kilometers southwest of the city center, or Ciampino Airport (CIA), which is located 15 km southeast of the city center. Naples has its own airport- Naples International Airport - Capodichino (NAP), which is 6 km northeast of the city.