Italian Grand Tour
The ultimate Italian experience spanning 10 unforgettable days. Walk through the ruins of ancient Rome, marvel at Renaissance masterpieces in Florence, glide through Venice's canals, and drive the dramatic Amalfi Coast. This grand tour covers Italy's greatest hits with ample time for gelato, pasta, and la dolce vita.
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Get startedVisiting Rome in August?
Expect 20-32°C (68-90°F) — very hot. About 3 rainy days this month. Peak Italian summer means intense heat (32C+). Many locals leave cities for the coast. Stay hydrated and visit museums midday.
We've adjusted some activities below for the current season.
Trip Highlights
Some activities have been adjusted for August weather
Arrive in Rome
- Arrive at Fiumicino Airport
- Trastevere neighborhood walk
- Piazza Navona and Pantheon
- Roman trattoria dinner
Ancient Rome
- Colosseum and Roman Forum
- Palatine Hill views
- Lunch near Campo de' Fiori
- Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps
Vatican City
- Vatican Museums early entry
- Sistine Chapel
- St. Peter's Basilica and dome climb
- Gelato in Prati neighborhood
Rome to Florence
- High-speed train to Florence
- Florence Cathedral and Brunelleschi's Dome
- Ponte Vecchio walk
- Florentine steak dinner
Renaissance Florence
- Uffizi Gallery morning visit
- Accademia Gallery (David)
- San Lorenzo Market lunch
- Piazzale Michelangelo sunset
Tuscany Day Trip
- Drive through Chianti wine region
- Wine tasting at a vineyard
- Lunch in a hilltop village
- Return to Florence
Venice
- Train to Venice
- St. Mark's Square and Basilica
- Gondola ride through canals
- Cicchetti bar crawl in Cannaregio
Venice & South
- Murano glass island visit
- Burano colorful island
- Travel south to Naples area
- Neapolitan pizza dinner
Amalfi Coast
- Morning visit to Pompeii ruins
- Drive the Amalfi Coast road
- Positano beach and town
- Seafood dinner in Amalfi
Amalfi & Departure
- Ravello gardens and views
- Limoncello tasting
- Last gelato on the coast
- Depart from Naples Airport
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Estimated budget: $2,160 per person (peak season pricing) for 10 days