Art, History, and Gastronomy: The Ultimate Italian Escape
Arrive at Fiumicino Airport & check-in
Rome
Colosseum & Roman Forum tour
Rome
Dinner in Trastevere district
Trastevere
💡 Pro Tip:
Book your Colosseum tickets weeks in advance. Trastevere has the best atmosphere for dinner.
Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
Vatican City
St. Peter's Basilica & Square
Vatican City
Trevi Fountain & Spanish Steps walk
Rome center
💡 Pro Tip:
Dress modestly for the Vatican (shoulders and knees covered). Early morning tours are best.
High-speed train to Florence (1.5 hours)
Florence
Duomo (Santa Maria del Fiore) & Giotto's Bell Tower
Florence
Sunset at Piazzale Michelangelo
Florence
💡 Pro Tip:
Piazzale Michelangelo offers the best panoramic view of Florence - and it's free!
Uffizi Gallery or Accademia (Michelangelo's David)
Florence
Stroll across Ponte Vecchio & shopping
Florence
Bistecca alla Fiorentina dinner
Florence
💡 Pro Tip:
Don't miss seeing the original 'David' at the Accademia. Book ahead!
Day trip to Siena & San Gimignano
Tuscany
Wine tasting in a Chianti vineyard
Chianti
Return to Florence
Florence
💡 Pro Tip:
Small group tours are a great way to see the Tuscan countryside without driving.
High-speed train to Venice (2 hours)
Venice
St. Mark's Square & Basilica
Venice
Gondola ride at sunset
Grand Canal
💡 Pro Tip:
Venice is for getting lost. Put the map away and wander the narrow alleys.
Doge's Palace tour
Venice
Boat trip to Murano (glass) & Burano (colorful houses)
Venetian Lagoon
Cicchetti (tapas-style) dinner at a Bacaro
Venice
💡 Pro Tip:
Burano is the most colorful island - perfect for photos. Take the Vaporetto (water bus).
Train to La Spezia & Cinque Terre
Cinque Terre
Visit Vernazza & Manarola villages
Cinque Terre
Fresh seafood dinner by the sea
Monterosso
💡 Pro Tip:
Purchase the Cinque Terre Card for unlimited train travel between the five villages.
Hike the Blue Trail (Sentiero Azzurro)
Cinque Terre
Beach time in Monterosso al Mare
Monterosso
Pesto pasta & local white wine
Cinque Terre
💡 Pro Tip:
Pesto was born in this region - make sure to try it here!
Train to Milan (3 hours)
Milan
Milan Duomo & Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
Milan
Transfer to Malpensa Airport for departure
MXP Airport
💡 Pro Tip:
The roof of the Milan Duomo offers incredible views of the city and the Alps on clear days.
| Category | Budget | Mid-Range | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation (9 nights) | $1000-$1600 | $2200-$4000 | $6000+ |
| Meals & Drinks | $500-$800 | $1000-$1800 | $3000+ |
| Attractions & Tours | $400-$700 | $900-$1500 | $2500+ |
| Transportation (Trains & Water Bus) | $300-$500 | $600-$900 | $1500+ |
| TOTAL (per person) | $2200-$3600 | $4700-$8200 | $13000+ |
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