10 Days in Italy Itinerary

How to Get Around in Italy

Getting around in Italy is very easy thanks to the ease of their rail system. For the most part, you won’t ever need to rent a car. Some exceptions to this are if you plan on visiting the towns in Puglia or going to Sicily.

I would recommend, if possible, booking your train tickets in advance. In my experience the trains in Italy don’t sell out (unlike in Portugal), but you never know and it’s better to be safe than sorry!

I personally do this via RailEurope because it's a one-stop-shop for booking all of your European train travel. You can create an account with them and then all of your tickets are stored in one central location together. Click here to visit their site.

In the detailed itinerary below I have included how to get from place to place by train, as well as how long you can expect each journey to take.

Click here to plan your trip see the latest prices

Driving in Italy

Hoping for an Italy road trip? If you prefer to drive while visiting Italy, that is also possible. If you have an EU drivers license, then that is valid throughout the entire European Union, including Italy.

If not, you’ll need to acquire an international driver’s permit. This is used in conjunction with your valid home driver’s license. You can apply for this on the DMV’s site. It is a really painless process.

For car rentals abroad, Italy included, I recommend using rentalcars.com. It not only includes all of the largest car rental companies, but also many smaller more regional ones, so you know you’re always getting the best offers when you use them. Plus they offer free cancellations on most bookings so you can do so worry free. Click here to search available options.

Average Temperatures in Italy

The average temperatures in Italy vary greatly by region and time of year. For first time visitors, here are the averages for Rome by season:

SPRING - average low: 41-46°F, average high: 59-73
SUMMER - average low: 42-62, average high: 73-86
FALL - average low: 51-59, average high: 71-86
WINTER - average low: 37-39, average high: 53-55

The Best Time to Visit Italy

The best time to visit Italy depends largely on what you are looking for. The bigger cities you can visit year round, while some of the smaller towns like Positano almost completely shut down in the off season (mid/end of October through April).

I have personally found the best time to visit Italy to be between May and October, with July being the busiest (tourists galore). If you want to escape the crowds, aim for May or September.

10 Days in Italy Itinerary Ideas

Since I know that most people searching for Italy itineraries are searching for a 10 days in Italy itinerary, I figured the most useful thing to do would be to provide examples of that. Below these itinerary ideas, I’ve covered in great detail all the cities I recommend. There you will find detailed information on where to stay, what to do, and how to get there for each place.

But before we get into that, it is 10 day Italy itinerary time! Here are ten different examples of how to spend 10 days in Italy, expertly laid out in logical travel order:

ITINERARY ONE

VENICE — 2 nights
LAKE COMO — 3 nights
CINQUE TERRE — 2 nights
FLORENCE — 3 nights

The first 10 day Italian itinerary includes going from Venice to Lake Como to Cinque Terre to Florence. It is a nice equal of cities (Venice, Florence) and more low-key, lake and seaside towns (Lake Como, Cinque Terre).

One major perk of this itinerary is that each spot is easily accessible via train so getting from one destination to another could not be easier. This 10 day Italy itinerary also starts and ends in two major cities with decently sized airports. Again - as easy and convenient as it gets!

For detailed information on how to get from town to town, where to stay, what to do, and more, keep reading.

ITINERARY TWO

VENICE — 2 nights
CINQUE TERRE — 2 nights
FLORENCE — 3 nights
ROME — 3 nights

The second 10 days itinerary in Italy includes going from Venice to Cinque Terre to Florence to Rome. It is similar to itinerary one, but instead of Lake Como you will visit Rome.

This 10 day Italy itinerary has similar perks to itinerary one: you can easily get between every town via train and can also easily fly in and out.

The major difference in itinerary two from itinerary one is that it includes three famous cities (Venice, Florence, Rome) and one quiet, seaside area (Cinque Terre). If you prefer to spend more times in cities and love the idea of all the amazing history you will be exposed to in Rome, this is a fantastic choice.

Of all the 10 days in Italy itinerary options, this is one of the most simple itineraries. Meaning that because there are so many popular cities, the frequency of transportation will be abundant, leaving you with countless options.

ITINERARY THREE

VENICE — 2 nights
FLORENCE — 2 nights
AMALFI COAST — 3 nights
ROME — 3 nights

The third 10 day itinerary Italy includes going from Venice to Florence to Positano and the Amalfi Coast to Rome. It is the same as option two, except it swaps out Cinque Terre for Positano.

As the world’s biggest Positano fan, I would personally suggest itinerary three over itinerary four. One of the only reasons to not, is that getting to the Amalfi Coast is significantly harder and more time consuming than getting to Cinque Terre. Or if you simply prefer the more rugged, less glamorous Cinque Terre vibe.

ITINERARY FOUR

VENICE — 2 nights
LAKE COMO — 2 nights
FLORENCE — 3 nights
ROME — 3 nights

The fourth 10 days itinerary Italy includes going from Venice to Lake Como to Florence to Rome. Easy transport via train, all very beautiful spots. More info on each city and town below!

ITINERARY FIVE

CINQUE TERRE (2 nights)
FLORENCE (3 nights)
AMALFI COAST (2 nights)
ROME (3 nights)

The fifth 10 day itinerary for Italy includes going from Cinque Terre to Florence to Amalfi Coast to Rome. I did this route way back in 2015 (+ Lake Como at the beginning, actually) and absolutely loved it! I especially love the ordering of it because it hops from quiet resort town to busy, buzzing city, back to resort town, and back to buzzing city. Couldn’t be more perfect really!

My only complaint here is that two nights in Amalfi Coast doesn’t seem sufficient. To me, no amount of time is, really. If possible, I’d recommend at least three nights, if not (much) more. But if it’s not an option, seeing it for even a day is worth it. And two days is better than one.

ITINERARY SIX

FLORENCE — 3 nights
TUSCANY — 1 night
AMALFI COAST — 3 nights
ROME — 3 nights

The sixth 10 day itinerary to Italy includes going from Florence to Tuscany to Amalfi Coast to Rome. If you want to try to minimize hotel hopping, you can easily visit Tuscany as a day trip from Florence.

Florence and Rome are two of Italy’s most famous and most popular cities, so flying in and out is a piece of cake. This itinerary allows for the perfect amount of time in each place - 3 nights each plus one extra in nearby Tuscany.

ITINERARY SEVEN

FLORENCE — 3 nights
AMALFI COAST — 3 nights
CAPRI — 1 night
ROME — 3 nights

The seventh 10 day itinerary in Italy includes going from Florence to Positano/Amalfi Coast to Capri to Rome. If you want to try to minimize hotel hopping, you can easily visit Capri as a day trip from Positano.

The perks here are the same as itinerary six, just swap out wine tasting in Tuscany for designer shopping and luxury hotel hopping in Capri.

ITINERARY EIGHT

AMALFI COAST — 4 nights
CAPRI — 3 nights
ROME — 3 nights

The eighth 10 day Italy itinerary includes going from Positano and the Amalfi Coast to Capri to Rome. If you are looking for a relaxing holiday, full of glamor and luxury, this is the Italy itinerary for you.

ITINERARY NINE

PUGLIA — 3 nights
AMALFI COAST — 4 nights
ROME — 3 nights

The ninth 10 day Italy itinerary includes going from Puglia to Positano and the Amalfi Coast to Rome. This is an itinerary I personally did in the summer of 2017 and it was lovely. Like the eighth itinerary idea above, it’s great if you want a more relaxing, chill holiday.

Puglia is quite sleepy, but in a good way. There’s no nightlife really but there are so many places to see and it’s such a beautiful and unique area. One that most people don’t visit or even know about yet!

ITINERARY TEN

PUGLIA — 3 nights
ROME — 3 nights
TUSCANY — 1 night
FLORENCE — 3 nights

The tenth 10 day Italy itinerary includes going from Puglia to Rome to Tuscany to Florence. The benefit of this over itinerary nine is that transportation will be much easier and less time consuming. That is because getting to Florence is a million times less difficult than getting to Positano!

Now, the important details! The information below lays out my favorite cities and towns (the ones mentioned in the above itinerary ideas), in order from start to finish geographically.

If you’re able to visit them all, I recommend allowing three weeks time. If you don’t have three weeks to spare and instead will be following one of the above mentioned 10 day Italy itineraries, you can skip over the places you won’t be visiting, of course!

VENICE

One logical place to start the best Italy itinerary is in Venice, given it’s location and ease of getting to due to popularity of airport. The floating city is one of the most unique cities in the world and a place that should not be missed.

It has no roads and is instead made up of canals full of boats and gondolas taking lovers and friends on scenic rides through the almost-unreal landscape. It's also rumored to be sinking, so you better get there before it's gone!

If you are able, I recommend spending one day visiting Burano. It is an easy day trip from Venice and the most colorful little island you’ll ever see! If you do plan on making day trips from Venice, then I would suggest spending 3 nights here.

To get to Venice, you will fly into the Venice Marco Polo International Airport. I recommend booking your water taxi from the airport in advance. It will not only save you some time but also money. Click here for the transfer I recommend.

WHERE TO STAY IN VENICE

WHAT TO DO IN VENICE

The first thing I recommend doing when arriving in any new city is generally a tour of some kind. This helps you get your bearings, see the hot spots briefly, and enables you to make educated decisions on what you want to do for the rest of your trip! If you don’t do it right away, you might not have time to go back to things you want to see more of.

In Venice, your best option is this private walking tour with a local guide. It has hundreds of glowing reviews and I love that it’s done by a local. If you want to do something even cooler, I’d go for this guided kayak tour because kayaking on the Venice canals sounds like one of the most iconic things you can do. I might book a trip back just so I can do this too!

Of course, there is also the famous gondola rides which can in some cases double as a tour. Booking this now will save you a lot of headache and also a fair amount of money. Click here for the highest rated gondola ride option.

Once you fall in love with your gondola ride, you can learn to row as a Venetian! It has an almost 5 star rating (4.98 to be exact) after 1,300+ reviews and sounds like an absolute blast. Click here for more info and to book!

If you’re up for something spookier, this legends and ghosts of Cannaregio tour sounds fantastic. Cannaregio also happens to be my favorite area in Venice, which makes it even more appealing. For a tour of my favorite area, Cannaregio, without the spooky part, click here.

Love the idea of a tour but want to eat and drink along the way? Book a tapas and wine tour through secret parts of Venice. It includes six tapas and three wines — yum! Click here to reserve your spot.

For popular spots most people will not want to miss: there is this Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica tour, the Leonardo Da Vinci Museum, and the iconic La Fenice Opera House. Again, Venice is very popular so I recommend booking anything and everything in advance to save yourself tons of time.

For something more hands on, there is a Murano glass workshop (click here), the opportunity to create your own famous Venice carnival mask (click here), and the option to learn to make your own pizza (click here).

TO CAPTURE YOUR PRICELESS MEMORIES VIA PHOTOSHOOT:

You cannot go to Venice (and Italy in general) without properly documenting your trip, whether it’s for Instagram or just to have for yourself. Click here for the Venice memories photoshoot I recommend booking.

Verona, Italy

POSSIBLE ITINERARY ADDITIONS

Verona, home of Romeo and Juliet, can be added to your itinerary as either a day trip or en route to your next stop (Lake Como). Click here for the best option I’ve found.

The islands of Burano (as seen in the photos above) and Murano can be visited as a day trip from Venice, both in the same day. Click here for the tour I recommend booking.

To get a tour of Burano from a local, click here. It has a 4.99 rating after hundreds of reviews and is very highly recommended.

HOW TO GET FROM VENICE TO LAKE COMO

If you are following the full itinerary, next you will travel by train from Venice to Varenna, your next destination on Lake Como. The duration is ~3-3.5 hours and tickets start at $22.

HOW TO GET FROM VENICE TO CINQUE TERRE

To get from Venice to Cinque Terre, you will travel by train from Venice to Monterosso. It will take around 5 hours and tickets start at $31.32.

HOW TO GET FROM VENICE TO FLORENCE

To get from Venice to Florence, you will travel by train from Venice to Florence. The train ride takes a little under 2 hours and tickets start at $20.40.

LAKE COMO (BELLAGIO)

Lake Como is a lake located in northern Italy, very close to the border of Switzerland, and just 3 hours from Venice by train. It is a popular upscale resort town, known for its dramatic beauty and being the home of George Clooney.

The lake is home to many towns including Bellagio, Como, Tremezzo, Varenna, and Lecco to name a few. It is beautiful, glamorous, relaxing, and I found it to be very unique to the rest of Italy. Can’t see Italy in 3 weeks without stopping by Bellagio!

WHERE TO STAY IN LAKE COMO

WHAT TO DO IN LAKE COMO

See the lake via a small group kayak tour
If you stay in Como, there’s a convenient day tour that will take you around to all of the best Lake Como towns. Click here for more info
To learn how to make pasta and ravioli, click here
To learn how to make pasta from a soon-to-be-nutritionist, click here
To learn how to make pizza, click here
For a sailing adventure (you can’t not when in Lake Como!), click here

TO CAPTURE YOUR PRICELESS MEMORIES VIA PHOTOSHOOT:

Please do not forget to document your once-in-a-lifetime holiday! In Lake Como there are a few different highly rated options. If you prefer to do it in my favorite town, Bellagio, click here. To have your photoshoot in Varenna, another beautiful Lake Como town, in a castle, click here.

POSSIBLE ITINERARY ADDITIONS

MILAN - on your way to/from Lake Como you will pass through Milan, making this a great spot to add a night in Milan if that is of interest to you. If you choose to visit Milan instead of Lake Como, I recommend taking a day trip from Milan to Lake Como. Click here for the most highly rated option.

HELPFUL RESOURCES

For more information on why I highly recommend a stop in Bellagio, click here for 5 reasons you should add it to your Italy itinerary!

HOW TO GET FROM LAKE COMO TO CINQUE TERRE

Next you will travel by train from Varenna to Monterosso, your next destination (Cinque Terre). The duration is ~4 hours.

HOW TO GET FROM LAKE COMO TO FLORENCE

To get from Lake Como to Florence, you will travel by train from Varenna to Florence. The duration is around 3.5 hours.

CINQUE TERRE

Cinque Terre, a string of five towns on the Italian Riviera, is known for its colorful seaside houses and rewarding hikes. It is also the birthplace of pesto and, since it’s on the coast, the seafood is as fresh as can be. If you like hiking and/or are looking for good photo opps, this is your spot!

WHERE TO STAY IN CINQUE TERRE

MADA Charm Apartments Jacuzzi in Vernazza (9.2/10 rating, great location)
Appartamento Margherita in Vernazza (9.5/10 rating, great location)
Il Ciasso' Romantic Seafront Escape in Vernazza (9.7/10 rating, great location)
Stellio Affittacamere - Guest House in Riomaggiore (9.9/10 rating)

WHAT TO DO IN CINQUE TERRE

The number one thing you should do in Cinque Terre is hike between the five towns. Each is beautiful, unique, and worth the visit!

There’s also other hiking options besides the traditional village to village trails. For a hike followed by wine tasting (this is my kind of tour!), click here.

In my opinion, though, the best way to see the towns is from the sea. The views from the water by far beat the ones you will get from land. Because of that, I highly suggest this private boat tour. It departs from Riomaggiore. Prefer to do it at night? Also in Riomaggiore is this popular sunset cruise and swim option.

Staying in Manarola or planning to be there at 4:30pm? For a sunset sailing tour with Prosecco and snacks, click here.

Want some exercise? Do it via kayak instead. Click here for the tour I recommend. It starts in Monterosso.

For a popular vineyard and wine cellar tour (wine tasting included), click here. It’s in Riomaggiore, the last of the five towns and one of my favorites.

The best option of all, perhaps: To learn to make pesto in the birth place of pesto (iconic), click here. It also includes a wine tasting and oil tasting. It takes place in Vernazza.

For a second option, if Manarola is more convenient for you, click here.

TO CAPTURE YOUR PRICELESS MEMORIES VIA PHOTOSHOOT:

Click here to book a private photoshoot with a local photographer.

HOW TO GET FROM CINQUE TERRE TO FLORENCE

Next you will travel by train from Monterosso to Florence, your next destination. The duration is ~2.5 hours and prices start at $15.83.

FLORENCE

Florence, capital of the Tuscany region, is home to many famous museums, incredible architecture, and a vibrant nightlife. Often called the birthplace of the Renaissance, it is a popular destination for those interested in art and culture.

I don’t think I’ve ever met a person that doesn’t love Florence, so you really can’t go wrong here and more than likely had this on your list before you even landed here. If you like wine, do not miss a day trip to wine country!

WHERE TO STAY IN FLORENCE

WHAT TO DO IN FLORENCE

Florence is an especially popular destination, so I highly recommend booking any tours or museums you are interested in in advance. Booking ours through Get Your Guide saved us a TON of time.

If you’re like me and you prefer to start your visit to a new city with a tour, click here for the one I recommend. Doing this allows you to get your bearings and briefly see key places while you still have time to go back if desired.

When I’m not too jet lagged, by favorite way to tour the city is via bike. That way I get some exercise in, too! Click here for the best guided bike tour.

There’s also this fun photoshoot tour in a vintage Fiat. It doesn’t quite focus on covering all the hot spots, but it sounds amazing, especially if you are hoping to get good photos.

The number one thing I recommend you do is to leave Florence and head on a day trip to Tuscany! It was the highlight of my time in Florence and I don’t think any Florence trip should be without it. Click here to reserve your spot.

There are tons of popular, world famous places in Florence that you will likely want to visit. You’ll of course need to see Michelangelo’s David at the Accademia Gallery. Book this priority access ticket to save yourself time.

Believe it or not, that isn’t the best selling activity on GetYourGuide in Florence! What is? The Leonardo Interactive Museum which hosts over 50 large machines based on the Codes of Leonardo himself. It’s only 100 meters from the Accademia Gallery, making it an easy addition to your itinerary. Click here to get your skip the line ticket.

For some of the best views in Florence you’ll want to climb to the top of the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore to see the city from Brunelleschi’s Dome. It’s worth all 463 steps if you are able! Click here to book your ticket.

For reserved priority entry to the Biboli Gardens, click here. It’s one of the earliest examples of the Italian Garden, which later inspired countless others.

For entry to the Pitti Palace, click here. It is the former home of the powerful Medici family and houses some of the most important museums in Florence.

Interested in the ancient complex of Santa Croce, founded by the Franciscans in the early 13th century and perfectly preserved to this day? Grab your skip the line tickets here.

Don’t miss the Palazzo Vecchio, built in 1299 to house the leaders of the medieval city. It is often referred to as the heart of Florence. Click here for tickets.

In the mood for something relaxing? To spend a full day hanging out at a luxury farm in Tuscany, click here. You’ll stroll through their garden to gather ingredients for lunch, then you’ll prepare a true Italian lunch together, followed by a swim in the infinity pool. Oh and - best of all, perhaps - you’ll taste their red and rosé wine together with their extra virgin cold pressed olive oil. Amazing!

Did cooking catch your ear in that last one? Here’s another option: a cooking class in the Chianti hills. Rated a unanimous 5 stars after over two thousand (!!) reviews. Run don’t walk and click here.

To learn to make pasta from the owners of a famous pasta shop, click here.

To hunt for truffles in the Tuscan woods (yes, seriously), click here. A very popular and highly rated experience!

Love cheese? For the secrets of Parmigiano Reggianoa, a parmesan tasting at a local factory, click here. 4.99 stars!

TO CAPTURE YOUR PRICELESS MEMORIES VIA PHOTOSHOOT:

Again, unless you are traveling with a professional photographer, do not overlook a photoshoot! You will want these in the future, trust me. Click here for a highly rated option.

POSSIBLE ITINERARY ADDITIONS

From Florence, Tuscany be added to your itinerary either as a day trip or by adding an extra stop. For a day trip, click here for the one I recommend.

Cinque Terre is also close enough to Florence to be done as a day trip. If you don’t have time to add Cinque Terre as a full stop, you may want to visit for the day from Florence. Click here to book the most highly rated option.

If you didn’t add Pisa as a stop on your way to Florence, you can visit it as a day trip from Florence. Click here for a good Florence to Pisa day trip tour.

To visit both Cinque Terre and Pisa in one day from Florence, click here!

HOW TO GET FROM FLORENCE TO POSITANO

To get from Florence to Positano, you will first travel by train from Florence to Naples. The duration is ~2.5 hours and prices start at $35.02.

From there you can get from Naples to Positano by ferry, bus, or private driver. For more detailed information, read our comprehensive guide: How to Get to Positano.

HOW TO GET FROM FLORENCE TO ROME

To get from Florence to Rome, you will travel by train from Florence to Rome! The journey takes a little over an hour and is so popular that trains leave every 5 minutes.

POSITANO (Amalfi Coast)

If you know me personally or follow me on Instagram then you know that there is nothing I love more than Positano on the Amalfi Coast. John Steinbeck was once quoted saying “Positano bites deep. It is a dream place that isn’t quite real when you are there and becomes beckoningly real after you have gone.” and I really could not agree more. It is a place you have to see to believe and even then you will hardly believe it is real. If there’s one place that I recommend you visit, it’s this. It is the most beautiful place I've ever seen, is incredibly charming and glamorous, and is the perfect place to relax between Florence and Rome.

Since it is my favorite spot, I have many detailed blog posts covering everything you could ever need to plan your Amalfi Coast trip. I even have a new itinerary post telling you exactly how to spend each day you have there! Click here to read about the best Amalfi Coast itinerary.

Note: Positano can be a bit of a pain to get to, but it is incredibly worth it. Trains don’t go all the way there so you’ll need to hop on a ferry or hire a car. It can be confusing but luckily I’ve done the voyage many times so I write a detailed post about it to help you out! Click here for how to get to Positano.

WHERE TO STAY IN POSITANO

Depending on what you’re looking for, I very highly recommend staying at:

Want more information about why I love those hotels + additional accommodation recommendations? Click here for where to stay in Positano.

WHAT TO DO IN POSITANO

We have a dedicated guide for that, too! It’s actually the most popular post on all of ckanani.com. Click here for what to do in Positano.

TO CAPTURE YOUR PRICELESS MEMORIES VIA PHOTOSHOOT:

This is the most beautiful place in the world, in my humble opinion. Get the photos! Click here for a highly rated photoshoot walk.

POSSIBLE ITINERARY ADDITIONS

A day trip from Positano to Capri is a great option if you’ve never been to Capri before. Click here for the day trip tour I recommend booking.

You can also add Capri as a destination on your itinerary, not just a day trip. There is plenty to see and do there. If you do plan to stay on Capri, don’t miss our guides on where to stay in Capri and the best beaches in Capri (and beach clubs).

If you’re interested in seeing Naples, you can go there on your way to or from Positano. Check out Ischia and Procida too if you have time!

In addition to Positano, seeing the other Amalfi Coast towns is an absolute must. My top recommendation is to do so via scooter. Click here to book the guided scooter tour I recommend or here to book your scooter rental if you want to show yourself around.

OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES

We have a Positano guide for quite literally everything you need to know to plan your visit!

— How to get to Positano

— Where to stay in Positano

— What to do in Positano

— The best restaurants in Positano

— The best beaches & beach clubs in Positano

HOW TO GET FROM POSITANO TO ROME

To get from Positano to Rome, you must go to Naples first. You can get there via private driver, ferry, or bus. See our how to get to Positano guide for more info (just reverse the directions, of course, since you’re going the opposite way).

Once in Naples, travel by train from Naples to Rome. The duration is around one hour and the pricing starts at $13.

ROME

Roma, the lively capital of Italy, is full of rich history and a vibrant social scene that you will surely appreciate after your visits to some of the smaller seaside towns.

Home of the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, Michelango’s Sistine Chapel and so much more, you will more likely run out of time than of things to do here. It’s also a major transportation hub so you can make an easy exit which is why I have it listed last.

WHERE TO STAY IN ROME

Hotel Eden (just named the #3 top hotel in Italy on the TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards 2022)
Singer Palace Hotel
Portrait Roma

WHAT TO DO IN ROME

Just like Florence, I very highly recommend that you book these popular items in advance through GetYourGuide. It will save you hours.

As usual, I recommend starting your visit to Rome with a tour. A bike tour that that shows you all the city highlights, via e-bike specifically (it’s much easier and more stress-free this way since you can decide how much effort you want to put it). You can book that by clicking here. It has over 1K reviews and almost 5 out of 5 stars total! Very popular.

If that one is sold out or if you just prefer a nighttime tour, click here for the one I recommend. It includes a food and wine tasting too so you really cannot go wrong there!

Want to give yourself a tour? Live out your Lizzie McGuire dreams by renting a scooter, the best way to see any Italian city! Click here to reserve yours now.

For a fast track entry ticket to the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill, click here. It is the number one selling activity on GetYourGuide in Rome, which is hardly surprising.

For the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel Official Guided Tour (an absolute can’t miss), click here.

Visit St. Peter's Basilica Dome for the best views in Rome, followed by an underground grottoes tour. This tour is very popular and rated 4.8/5 after thousands of reviews. Click here to reserve your spot.

For tickets to Castel Sant'Angelo, click here.

For the official guided tour of the Catacombs of St. Callixtus, click here. It’s not really my style personally but it is a very popular activity which is why I am including it! Enjoy.

Looking for something less touristy? I highly recommend this Rome street food tour with a local guide. Another similar option is this popular 4 hour food tour by night. Want a morning option? For a morning local food, history, and hidden places tour, click here.

Want to make the food for yourself? A cooking class in Italy is ALWAYS a good idea! Book this pasta + tiramisu cooking class. There’s also a very popular pasta and pizza cooking class (with wine!). Click here to check availability and to reserve your spot.

TO CAPTURE YOUR PRICELESS MEMORIES VIA PHOTOSHOOT:

Click here to book your Rome photoshoot.

POSSIBLE ITINERARY ADDITIONS

If you didn’t have time to add the Amalfi Coast to your itinerary as a full stop, please at least do a day trip. It’s the most wonderful place on earth. Click here for the Rome to Positano day trip I recommend.

If you want to visit Pompeii, Amalfi, and Positano, click here.

You can also visit Pompeii and the Mt. Vesuvius volcano. Click here to reserve your spot.

Puglia

Puglia Italy, a region in the southeast corner, is a place it seems many have not yet discovered. It’s a charming Italian area full of whitewashed coastal towns and beautiful remote beaches. The public transportation there is pretty non-existent, so you’ll need to rent a car. But trust me, it’s a fun adventure!