Italy 10-Day North to South
Venice, Florence, Rome and the Amalfi Coast in ten days — the full Italian arc from canals to cliffs, by train and one coastal transfer.
Trip overview
- The full arc: canals to Renaissance to ruins to coast
- A Tuscan day between two art cities
- Naples pizza as the departure ritual
Best time to visit
May–June and September–early October are ideal — the coast swims and the cities walk. August crowds the coast; winter quiets everything.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1 · Venice — Arrival
- 🛶15:00Grand Canal vaporetto & cicchetti
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Day 2 · Venice — San Marco & Islands
- ⛪08:15St Mark's early
- 🧶14:00Murano & Burano
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Day 3 · Florence — Renaissance
- 🚄10:00Train to Florence
- ⛪15:00Duomo & the dome climb
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Day 4 · Florence — Uffizi & Oltrarno
- 🖼️08:30Uffizi at opening
- 🌄16:00Piazzale Michelangelo
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Day 5 · Tuscany Day
- 🍇09:00Siena or Chianti day trip
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Day 6 · Rome — Ancient Core
- 🚄10:00Train to Rome
- ⛲16:00Trevi & Pantheon at dusk
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Day 7 · Rome — Vatican & Trastevere
- 🎨08:00Vatican early
- 🍝20:00Trastevere dinner
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Day 8 · To the Amalfi Coast
- ⛴️09:00Train to Naples & ferry to Sorrento
- 🍹17:00Cliff-top aperitivo
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Day 9 · Amalfi & Positano
- 🏖️09:30Coast ferry to Amalfi & Positano
- 🍋19:00Lemon-grove dinner
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Day 10 · Departure via Naples
- 🍕10:00Naples pizza pilgrimage en route
- ✈️16:00Airport
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Budget
Estimated total cost: 1,400 EUR for 10 days.
Includes accommodation, local transport, food, and activities. International flights not included.
Travel tips
- May–June and September–early October are ideal — the coast swims and the cities walk. August crowds the coast; winter quiets everything.
- Carry local currency for small eateries and street food; cards are widely accepted in cities.
- Book popular restaurants in advance during peak season.
- Use public transit where possible — most stops in Rome are tourist-friendly.
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