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 November?
Expect 7-16°C (45-61°F) — cool & rainy. About 9 rainy days this month. Winter in Italy is mild in the south but cold in the north. Venice acqua alta flooding is possible. Fewer crowds at museums.
We've adjusted some activities below for the current season.
Trip Highlights
A suggested shape for each day, not fixed times — you can reorder everything once it’s your trip.
Some activities have been adjusted for November 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
In this order
- 1Vatican Museums early entry
- 2Sistine Chapel
- 3St. Peter's Basilica and dome climb
- 4Gelato 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
In this order
- 1Train to Venice
- 2St. Mark's Square and Basilica
- 3Gondola ride (check acqua alta conditions first)(seasonal)
- 4Cicchetti 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
In this order
- 1Ravello gardens and views
- 2Limoncello tasting
- 3Last gelato on the coast
- 4Depart from Naples Airport
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Rough budget: about $1,600 per person for 10 days, excluding flights
Before you go
Entry rules, tipping norms, plug types, emergency numbers, and the best months to visit.