Kosher-Friendly Italy Journey: Rome, Venice, Milan, Lake Como & Cervinia Experience

Day 1: Arrival & Vatican

Rome, Italy on July 7, 2025

7:30am

Flight NYC to Rome (FCO) with United

Depart from JFK and arrive at Rome Fiumicino Airport around local afternoon
Included in ticket, 8h0m

3:00pm

VIP Airport Pickup Service

Arrive in Rome FCO, use VIP meet & greet and customs fast track for smooth entry and luggage assistance.
EUR100 approx., 1h0m

4:00pm

Uber to Hotel

Book Uber to Hotel Nahalat Shiva located 1 min from Chabad Rome and close to kosher restaurants.
EUR25 approx, 30m

5:00pm

Check-in at Hotel Nahalat Shiva

Rest and freshen up before heading out.
EUR180 per night, 1h0m

6:30pm

Kosher Dinner at BaGhetto

Enjoy classic Roman-Jewish kosher dishes close to the hotel, open until 10pm.
EUR35-50, 1h30m

8:30am - 12:30pm

Vatican Museum & St. Peter's Basilica Tour

Private guided tour including priority Vatican Museum tickets and Sistine Chapel access. Tour starts at 9:00am.
EUR70 per person, 4h0m

1:00pm

Kosher Lunch at Little Jerusalem

Enjoy kosher Middle Eastern dishes within walking distance from Vatican City, open 12pm to 4pm.
EUR20-30, 1h0m
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Day 2: Rome Full Tour

Rome, Italy on July 8, 2025

9:00am

Roman Forum, Colosseum & Palatine Hill Tour

Full morning guided tour with a top certified Rome guide, exploring ancient ruins and historical sites.
EUR60 per person, 4h0m

1:00pm

Lunch at Yotvata Kosher Dairy

Kosher dairy restaurant with authentic Israeli and Mediterranean cuisine, open 12pm-3pm.
EUR25-35, 1h0m

3:00pm

Visit Spanish Steps & Trevi Fountain

Leisure walk visiting two iconic Rome landmarks, great photo spots and free entry, stays open all hours.
Free, 2h0m

6:00pm

Dinner at BaGhetto

Return to BaGhetto for a cozy kosher dinner near the hotel.
EUR35-50, 1h30m
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Day 3: Rome to Venice

Rome to Venice, Italy on July 9, 2025

7:00am

Uber to Rome Termini Station

Early morning Uber ride to catch train to Venice.
EUR25, 30m

8:30am

Train Rome to Venice (Frecciarossa)

High-speed train direct to Venice Santa Lucia station, journey approx 3h45m.
EUR65 per person, 3h45m

12:15pm

Uber/Water Taxi to Hotel

From Venice Santa Lucia station, take a water taxi (recommended for experience) to Hotel Ai Delfini, a kosher-friendly hotel close to Chabad Venice.
EUR60 approx, 30m

1:00pm

Check-in at Hotel Ai Delfini

Settle in and freshen up.
EUR150 per night, 1h0m

2:30pm

Kosher Lunch at Chabad Venice

Enjoy a kosher meal and meet local community, open until 3:30pm.
Donation based / Free, 1h0m

4:00pm

Evening Gondola Ride & Canal Exploration

Classic gondola experience through the canals, duration approx 45 minutes.
EUR80 per gondola, 1h0m

7:00pm

Kosher Dinner at Gam Gam Kosher Restaurant

Popular kosher spot in Venice offering a variety of Israeli cuisine, open until 10pm.
EUR40-60, 1h30m
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Day 4: Venice Exploration

Venice, Italy on July 10, 2025

9:00am

Walking Tour of Venice Historical Sites

Guided tour visiting St. Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace and Rialto Bridge, starting at 9am.
EUR55 per person, 4h0m

1:00pm

Lunch at Chabad Venice or pack kosher picnic

Enjoy a kosher lunch nearby or have a picnic with provisions arranged from the hotel/chabad.
EUR20-30, 1h0m

3:00pm

Visit Jewish Ghetto & Museum

Explore Jewish heritage with entry to the Venetian Jewish Museum, open 3pm-6pm on Thursdays.
EUR10, 2h0m

6:30pm

Dinner at Gam Gam

Return to Gam Gam for a delicious kosher dinner.
EUR40-60, 1h30m
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Day 5: Venice Leisure & Departure

Venice, Italy on July 11, 2025

9:00am

Free Morning in Venice

Relax, shop or revisit favorite spots, enjoy morning in Venice.
Free, 3h0m

12:30pm

Lunch at Chabad Venice

Enjoy kosher lunch to fuel up before your afternoon plans.
EUR20-30, 1h0m

3:00pm

Private water taxi to Venice Santa Lucia station

Relaxed transfer back to train station for next journey.
EUR60, 30m

4:30pm

Train Venice to Milan

High-speed train approx 2h30m from Venice to Milano Centrale.
EUR40-60, 2h30m

7:15pm

Uber to Hotel

Transfer to Hotel Sina De La Ville, close to Milan Chabad and kosher dining options.
EUR20, 20m

8:00pm

Dinner at Kosher Milan Ristorante

Enjoy your first kosher dinner in Milan, specializing in Italian Jewish cuisine.
EUR40-55, 1h30m
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Day 6: Milan & Lake Como

Milan & Lake Como, Italy on July 12, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Hotel

Enjoy kosher breakfast available at the hotel or nearby kosher bakery.
Included or EUR15, 1h0m

9:00am

Train Milan to Lake Como (Como San Giovanni Station)

Fast regional train lasting approx 40-50 minutes.
EUR6 per person, 50m

10:00am

Explore Lake Como Town

Visit scenic lakefront, shops, and cafes - plan for light exploration till afternoon.
Free, 4h0m

1:00pm

Kosher Picnic Lunch or arrangements via Hotel Milan

Coordinate kosher picnic options with Milan hotel or Chabad to bring along to Lake Como.
EUR20-30, 1h0m

3:30pm

Return Train to Milan

Train back from Como to Milan Centrale.
EUR6, 50m

5:00pm

Rest at Hotel

Relax and prepare for dinner at kosher restaurant.
Free, 1h0m

7:00pm

Dinner at Kosher Restaurant Milan

Finish the day with delicious kosher dinner in Milan’s Jewish district.
EUR40-55, 1h30m
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Day 7: Milan to Lake Como & Departure

Milan to Lake Como, Italy on July 13, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Hotel

Enjoy a kosher breakfast at hotel or nearby kosher bakery.
Included or EUR15, 1h0m

9:00am

Train Milan to Lake Como

Travel again via train to enjoy additional exploration of Lake Como area.
EUR6, 50m

10:00am

Visit Villages Around Lake Como

Explore charming lakeside villages such as Bellagio or Varenna via ferry.
EUR15 ferry, 4h0m

2:00pm

Lunch at kosher packed or local arrangements

Have kosher packed lunch prepared or from Chabad site.
EUR20-30, 1h0m

3:00pm

Return to Milan

Train back to Milan Centrale.
EUR6, 50m

5:00pm

Uber to Milan Centrale for transfer to Cervinia

Prepare for next day departure to Cervinia.
EUR20, 30m
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