Classic 10-Day Italy Itinerary
With so much incredible history, food, landscapes and adventures to be had, it can be hard to decide how to plan for a trip to Italy.
Lucky for you,we’ve put together the perfect 10 day Italy itinerary based on our travels.
This itinerary coversRome, Cinque Terre, Florence and Venice.We broke it down into 10 easy-to-follow days.
We’ve added suggestions for where to spend extra time and where to skip if you are pressed for time so this itinerary can easily be adjusted to fit anyone’s travel preferences.
This route brings you to some of the most iconic sights in Italy as well as hidden gems. This is truly a bucket list trip!
A healthyblend of adventure, history, sightseeing and eating, you’ll connect to each city via the highly efficient and affordable train system in Italy. We’ve covered exactly which tickets you’ll need to purchase and how to do so inside!
What you’ll get:A PDF download of the full customizable 10-day itinerary for offline access.
- 10 suggested days with optional variations
- Insider tips and Italy travel resources
- Recommended activities for each day
- Recommended stays for each night
- Recommended places to eat for each city
- Itinerary map
Italy itinerary preview…
Here’s a sneak peak of what the 10 day Italy itinerary looks like…
Italy itinerary FAQs
This is the perfect Italy itinerary for anyone who has roughly 10 days to spend in Italy and wants to see the classic sights as well as some little-known gems. This would make an amazing honeymoon or special trip.
The hotels, experiences and restaurants recommended are for those with a mid-range budget.
While Italy can be an expensive country, we’ve done our best to keep costs reasonable. That said, this isn’t an itinerary for budget travelers.
Each destination on this itinerary has 3 accommodation options to choose from. We’ve included a mix of Airbnbs and hotels to cover various accommodation preferences.
Nope! We set up this itinerary based on train travel around Italy. In our experience, taking the trains in Italy is both affordable and efficient!
That being said, if you prefer to have your own vehicle, you could absolutely follow this itinerary by driving between the cities. Just know the timing may change a bit due to traffic and road conditions.
We’ve included a number of hikes and outdoor adventures, plus there is a decent amount of walking involved to explore the destinations around Italy.
That being said, we think anyone with a moderate level of fitness should be able to enjoy this itinerary, and you can always swap out of a hike for another less strenuous activity if you’re not feeling up for it.
理论上你could do this itinerary for any time of year, however in the colder winter months, some of the hiking and outdoor activities may not be as enjoyable (or open!).
We’d suggest following this Italy itinerary during the spring, summer or fall months (April – October).
You can find more information in our guide to thebest time to visit Italy.