The Final 10 Days in Italy Itinerary

If treasure chest was a rustic, Italy is one filled with historical past, tradition, vogue and deliciousness. Rome resonates with tales of gladiators and emperors. Venice is filled with romantic canals and quirky bridges. Florence buzzes with Renaissance structure and world-famous artwork. And each spot on this 10 Days in Italy Itinerary is like opening a brand new treasure chest!

Pour in a nice Mediterranean local weather, a steaming scorching pizza or a plate of pasta and the odor of a freshly brewed espresso and you’ve got a successful recipe for a 10-day vacation. Are you able to see all of it in 10 days? Completely not! Nevertheless it’s lengthy sufficient to get a long-lasting impression of Italy that’ll make you wish to come again for extra. Repeatedly!

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10 Days in Italy Itinerary FAQ

Italy is a simple nation to journey by way of. Good roads between main cities (though driving in Italy generally is a little bit of an ‘expertise’. I’ll let you know about {that a} bit later!), superb prepare connections between cities and pleasant people who find themselves keen to assist if you’re caught. That doesn’t imply you don’t want to arrange on your journey although.

Listed below are some issues you need to know earlier than you head off to Italy:

The place ought to I fly out and in of?

The 2 essential airports to internationally fly out and in of Italy are Milan Malpensa or Rome Fiumicino. This 10 Days in Italy itinerary begins and ends in Rome, so Fiumicino it’s!

The easiest way to get from the airport to the town middle of Rome? Take the Leonardo Categorical! It’s a direct shuttle prepare that runs each quarter-hour. It takes you to the town in just below 32 minutes and prices round $19. A taxi takes at the least 50 minutes and is costlier.

How do I get round Italy?

I discussed earlier that driving is ‘a little bit of an expertise’. Driving in Italy is usually chaotic, unpredictable and busy. Are Italians unhealthy drivers? I don’t assume so. All people is used to such a driving, so it’s positive, nevertheless it’s most likely very completely different to your every day drive at residence. 

However why not take the prepare? The prepare community in Italy is nice! Taking the prepare is handy, will get you proper into the town (parking in Italian cities is…inventive) and comparatively low-cost. On this 10 Days in Italy Itinerary you’ll go to in style locations, which is very easy to do by prepare. So my recommendation is to go for that, until you actually have an excellent cause to drive.

What’s the finest time to go to Italy?

9:00am on a Tuesday morning! Oh, you imply seasons and stuff? In that case, the reply is a bit much less particular.

Spring and autumn are most likely the perfect time to go to for many vacationers. That is when temperatures are between 60℉ and 70℉, so fairly nice. One other enormous benefit is that cities are usually not filled with different vacationers. In fact it is going to be busy, as a result of Italy is a well-liked vacation spot, however nothing just like the crowds that go to in summer time.

Do you not like ready in line for all the pieces? Do you want your images with as little strangers as doable? Winter is your season to go to Italy! It doesn’t actually get freezing chilly within the Mediterranean both, with delicate temperatures between 30℉ and 50℉. If you happen to keep away from the mountains, in fact!

Don’t write off summer time although! I personally love Italy in summer time. It may possibly get very busy at vacationer locations, however to me that’s Italy at its finest: stunning websites loved by numerous individuals. It fills the squares and streets with a buzzing environment. If you happen to’re into images, you could have observed the standard hazy gentle in Italy. I’ve solely seen that in summer time. Sure, summer time in Italy is scorching and crowded, however I’m all for it.

10 Days in Italy Itinerary

Now you already know just about all the pieces it is advisable put together on your journey, let’s see what you are able to do in 10 days in Italy. We’ve created an thrilling itinerary that permits you to expertise the highlights of Italy. Not all of them, however I assume you’d simply have to come back again for extra. 

Day 1: Arrival in Rome

• In the present day you’ll arrive in Italy’s magnificent capital, often known as the Everlasting Metropolis.

Don’t run off to the Colosseum or Vatican Metropolis but! Let’s take it straightforward right this moment, as you’ve solely simply arrived. Rome is a stunning metropolis to discover on foot, so let’s go for a stroll to get your whereabouts.

The Spanish steps are an amazing first cease in your stroll. Have a espresso (espresso if you wish to do just like the Italians; milky espresso is just for breakfast) and one of many many pastries at Trecaffe Due Macelli on Through Dei Due Macelli 107. Can’t select? I believe you’ll be able to by no means go unsuitable with a cornetto al pistacchio, a cone-shaped croissant crammed with pistachio cream.

Stroll on to the well-known Trevi Fountain. The favored exercise right here is to face along with your again in the direction of the fountain, then throw in a coin along with your proper hand over your left shoulder. The legend goes that for those who throw one coin, it means you’ll return to Rome. If you happen to throw two cash, you’ll fall in love with an Italian. If you happen to throw three cash, you’ll marry that individual. I attempted it and one thing wonderful occurred! I left with much less cash than I got here with.

Proceed your leisurely stroll in the direction of the Pantheon, on to the Discussion board and the Colosseum. Don’t go in, however simply admire them from the skin. You’ll quickly determine that Rome is like an open-air museum. This stroll takes lower than an hour for those who stroll it in a single go, however you’ll be able to simply spend a couple of hours admiring the town and taking images. It’s so spectacular.

You should be hungry by now! If you happen to ask any Roman (that’s a resident of Rome, not a legionnaire) the place you will get some good meals, the reply would be the Trastevere neighborhood. This space is known for its many bars and eating places, and I adore it on the finish of the afternoon when the world fills up and it creates a bustling environment. Assume individuals consuming and ingesting exterior, cobblestone squares and slim streets, grapevines hanging over your head.

Stroll throughout the river Tiber to get to Trastevere. Have dinner at Osteria Nonnarella, for genuine Roman delicacies that tastes prefer it’s made by an Italian grandma (possibly it’s, who is aware of?).

The place to Keep in Rome

When in Rome…it’s finest to be in the midst of all of it. I actually favored Resort Fellini, which provides 3-star consolation and is barely a stone’s throw away from the Trevi Fountain. All the primary websites are solely a brief stroll away from this nice lodge!

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Day 2: Rome

• In the present day you’ll go to iconic websites just like the Colosseum, Roman Discussion board and Palatine Hill.

Get up slowly with a breakfast buffet and an excellent cup of espresso (cappuccinos are allowed this time of day) at your lodge. In the present day you’re going to see some cool iconic sights up-close.

The Colosseum is a type of websites that deeply impressed me. In fact, the construction is iconic and it’s wonderful to see it nonetheless dominating the skyline of Rome, nevertheless it was the environment that actually acquired me. Being within the stands, wanting down on the world, you’ll be able to nearly really feel the gladiators preventing under, the clamoring of the spectators, the roaring of the lions. Brutal in fact, however very evocative.

I like this tour of the Colosseum, the Roman Discussion board and Palatine Hill. It makes your go to to the Colosseum much more fascinating and offers you unique entry to the world flooring – you get to enter the world the identical manner the gladiators did! Plus, you’ll be able to skip the road, which could be very a lot wanted when you see how lengthy the traces for the Colosseum are.

After the Colosseum, your information will take you to the Roman Discussion board. I wrote earlier that Rome is an open-air museum and this will’t be extra true for the Discussion board. This was once the hub for politics and socialising in historic Rome. Stroll round this space, introduced alive by your information by way of tales and details, to get a vivid thought of what it was wish to reside in Rome all through the centuries.

The tour concludes at Palatine Hill. That is an important of seven hills in and round Rome. This place has been inhabited since 1,000 BC and is believed to be the middle from which Rome grew into the town it’s now. You’ll see some stunning ruins of majestic palaces, and the views of the town are spectacular from right here.

Time for lunch, after a busy morning! Take pleasure in a pleasant pizza at Pizzeria Acqua & Farina.

The Appian Means is a well-known historic essential street simply exterior the town middle. This street runs from Rome to Brindisi within the ‘heel’ of Italy. It was used to provide the Roman military with provides. The stretch alongside Rome is just below 10 miles lengthy. Alongside the way in which you see historic basilicas and catacombs you’ll be able to go to. 

You may stroll or cycle the Appian Means, however you’ve had a busy morning, so I’ll go straightforward on you. This golf cart tour is extra enjoyable and extra enjoyable. This tour takes round 2.5 hours and also you’ll get to see extra of the Appian manner than simply strolling alone and it additionally features a 30-minute strolling tour of the Catacombs of Rome. Che bello!

Head to Trastevere once more for dinner at Tonarello, a comfy Italian restaurant. You’ve acquired to strive the pasta with meatballs right here. Alternatively, for those who nonetheless have sufficient power, I like to recommend a Trastevere Meals Tour as an alternative. An area foodie takes you spherical all the perfect locations on this stylish space, with a variety of stops to strive native meals and wines. 

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Day 3: Rome

• In the present day you’ll discover St. Peters’s Basilica, the Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museums.

After one other pretty breakfast buffet in your lodge, it’s time to go to a brand new nation. Wait, what? That is the ten Days in Italy Itinerary, proper? 

Vatican Metropolis is formally an unbiased nation, proper in the midst of Rome. It’s the residence of the Pope, and most different residents are clergymen and nuns from all around the world. Vatican Metropolis is a very fashionable place to go to – so in style that in my first go to to Rome I walked over to the Vatican, noticed the traces and rotated instantly. I’d have needed to wait in line between one to 2 hours to get in.

Again then, skip-the-line tickets weren’t a factor, so that you received’t have that downside now. Except you wish to wait in line in fact, as a sort of bizarre achievement factor. Vatican Metropolis is just not very huge, however there’s a lot to see. St. Peter’s Basilica, the Sistine Chapel and the Vatican Museums that are filled with well-known artwork. Add the lots of holiday makers to that, and you may simply spend an entire day there, together with queuing up.

A guided tour of the Vatican enables you to skip the road and see all of the highlights this micro-state has to supply, led by a educated information. This manner you see the highlights in about 2.5 to three hours. Don’t neglect to take a look on the traces if you stroll previous. It’s value it for that alone!

Afterwards, have lunch at The Loft, simply exterior Vatican Metropolis. This superior Italian brewpub is a superb spot for a beer and a lightweight lunch. A sharing platter with native meats, cheeses, tomatoes and olives hits the spot.

Any meal in Italy – besides breakfast – can take hours. A number of programs, a glass of wine in between every. A great chat and an excellent views. Take your time, have a glass of wine, strive some gentle bites, unwind…or completely be like me and be again exterior inside half-hour.

In the present day’s itinerary ends a bit later than typical, so there’s nothing deliberate this afternoon. Wish to discover streets, squares and alleys to see what you’ll find? Go for it! Wish to go purchasing for some Italian vogue? That is the place! Considering of going again to the lodge for a nap? Go all out, however set your alarm for dinner! (Belief me, I’ve been there earlier than, waking up at midnight confused, considering I’ve been asleep for 2 days!)

Dinner at Pasta e Vino Osteria in – guess the place? – Trastevere. This restaurant’s identify tells you precisely what to anticipate right here. That is the place you go for a hearty bowl of pasta and a glass of nice wine, though the steaks are fairly spectacular too!

At 8:30pm, it’s time for an superior night exercise. The paranormal night time strolling tour takes you thru the key backstreets of Rome, previous locations haunted by paranormal exercise, the place ugly executions have taken place. Will you see something? Who is aware of! The information is nice and is aware of inform a spooky story. Shivers down my backbone (and it wasn’t even chilly)!

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Day 4: Arrival in Florence

• In the present day you’ll journey from Rome to Florence and discover the town!

This morning, after breakfast within the lodge and trying out, take a prepare from Rome to Florence. The prepare departs from Roma Termini station and takes you on to Firenze Santa Maria Novella station. The journey takes round an hour and a half.

Examine into your room for 2 nights. After you’ve made your self at residence, it’s time to discover this metropolis the Italians nicknamed ‘La Bella’ (The Stunning). Florence could be very walkable, so let’s get on the market.

However…lunch first. Let’s begin your Florence journey with a sandwich from I’ Girone De’ Ghiotti. A sandwich? I do know, however these are nice. Assume freshly baked focaccia, recent chilly meats, the perfect tomatoes and greens…arms down the perfect sandwiches of Florence. 

Spend the afternoon strolling by way of the town. Take your time and soak all of it up. Go to Piazza della Signoria, which isn’t simply your common sq.. It’s like an open-air exhibition with some very well-known sculptures. A duplicate of Michelangelo’s David, for instance, or ‘“Perseus with the Head of Medusa” by Cellini. Even the fountain is a mixture of gorgeous sculptures.

You’ve noticed a replica, nevertheless it’s time to see the unique “David” sculpture by Michelangelo. You’ll discover him inside Galleria dell’Accademia. There’s positively a buzz right here amongst the guests. David is sort of an enormous factor, nearly like a celeb. The remainder of the gallery is residence to lesser-known works by Michelangelo, some even unfinished. It’s like visiting his workshop again within the day.

Galleria dell’Academia will get fairly busy, so skip-the-line tickets are advisable!

Stroll previous the Cathedral of Florence, the Duomo di Firenze, which is spectacular to say the least! The central dome is gigantic. It’s the largest construction ever constructed by brick. Ever! Most main cities in Italy have a cathedral, however the white marble and darkish inexperienced home windows make this one stand out! You may even climb to the highest for an incredible view. And sore calves the day after!

Attempt to plan your stroll so that you just’ll attain Ponte Vecchio (Outdated Bridge) at round sundown. This well-known bridge was inbuilt 1345, so sure, it’s a fairly outdated bridge certainly. By way of the centuries, the bridge has at all times been residence to merchants and shopkeepers, which remains to be the case now. 

Why sundown? Effectively, I believe the bridge is very stunning on a sunny day, about an hour earlier than the solar goes down. The sunshine will get this delicate, yellow glow, which makes the bridge look gorgeous.

Have dinner at La Buchetta (be sure you ebook a desk beforehand). This old-school Italian bistro serves traditional pasta dishes, ravioli and steak dishes. Steak Florentine, anybody? I had wonderful gnocchi right here, garnished with edible flowers, and tiramisu for dessert. It was most likely the perfect meal I ever had in Italy. There, I mentioned it! 

The place to Keep in Florence

The town middle of Florence is so compact that you would be able to simply stroll in every single place. Residenza Benizzi is close to Ponte Vecchio, which is each handy and gorgeous! The trendy rooms are very fashionable and tremendous snug, some with views of the Cathedral. The lodge serves an amazing breakfast too!

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Day 5: Florence

• In the present day you’ll be amazed by the inventive and historic delights of Florence by visiting the Uffizi and Palazzo Pitti.

Take pleasure in breakfast at your lodge. Breakfast is gentle, with espresso and single-portion snacks you’ll be able to take out or eat there. 

Florence is the town of Renaissance artwork, so I assume you already know what’s coming. Spend the morning visiting the Uffizi. This is without doubt one of the most well-known galleries on the earth and a must-visit in Florence. Now, the Uffizi isn’t just your common gallery. It’s enormous! I’m speaking about 100 rooms and greater than 2,200 work. Yeah, you possibly can spend all day right here. Don’t although, we now have extra to see!

I made an inventory of works you will need to see within the Uffizi (and even that may take all morning!):

• “Primavera” by Sandro Botticelli
• “The Beginning of Venus” by Sandro Botticelli
• “Madonna of the Goldfinch” by Raphael
• “Annunciation” by Leonardo da Vinci
• “Madonna with the Lengthy Neck” by Parmigianino
• “Venus of Urbino” by Titian
• “Doni Tondo” by Michelangelo
• “Medusa” by Caravaggio
• “Laocoön and His Sons” by Baccio Bandinelli

Are you after some genuine Florentine delicacies for lunch? I do know simply the place! Mangiafuoco Bracerie serves scrumptious genuine meals. Attempt the pappa al pomodoro, which is a soup made with Tuscan ribbed tomatoes. The soup is so thick it’s nearly like a tomato porridge. Sounds bizarre, tastes wonderful!

This afternoon you’ll go to Palazzo Pitti, one of the crucial iconic buildings of Florence. This palace began out as a home, constructed by Luca Pitti, who lived right here and died earlier than it was finalized. Dynasties that adopted all lived right here and had the home expanded, till it turned the palace it’s now. It homes a couple of museums which show silverware, jewellery and porcelain collections, in addition to Renaissance work and fashionable artwork.

Boboli Gardens are – nicely – the gardens of the palace. These superbly landscaped grounds cowl 111 acres, so you’ll be able to stroll right here for hours, questioning what it should be wish to have lived right here. And what it will be wish to get misplaced in your individual backyard!

The palace and gardens are very fashionable sights, so it’s a good suggestion to get skip-the-line tickets right here, or ebook a guided tour of the palace and gardens for those who like to listen to extra in regards to the households that lived in Palazzo Pitti, their historical past and their lives. The tales make your go to a richer expertise.

Have dinner at Angel Roofbar & Eating. This thrilling restaurant is positioned on the roof terrace of Resort Calimala. The rooftop has three ranges. There’s a restaurant, two bars and a 360° panoramic patio. The southern Mediterranean meals is completely scrumptious.

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Day 6: Arrival in Venice

• In the present day you’ll journey to this one-of-a-kind metropolis and take a beautiful gondola journey.

Begin the day early with breakfast at your lodge in Florence, then it’s time to pack and depart. After check-out, take a morning prepare from Firenze Santa Maria Novella station to Venezia Santa Lucia station. This can be a direct service that takes you by way of Bologna and Padova to Venice, so that you don’t want to alter. It’s a 5-hour journey, so it’s a good suggestion to seize some lunch and snacks to eat on the prepare.

Arriving in Venice is a surreal expertise that I’ll always remember. You arrive on the station, get off the prepare, stroll by way of the corridor in the direction of the exit. Up to now so good…however then if you come out, there are simply boats in every single place as an alternative of vehicles. Sure, I had seen footage of Venice and I do know it has canals as an alternative of roads. However truly seeing it was so not like every other metropolis, that nothing might’ve ready me for this.

Examine-in on the lodge the place you’ll keep for 2 nights. Clean up and get on the market to discover this metropolis locals nicknamed Serenissima (The Serene).

Are you aware what I actually love to do in Venice? Simply wandering round! Put your map down, don’t use Google Maps, however simply stroll wherever you are feeling like going. Neglect in regards to the well-known locations for now. This manner you’ll be able to actually discover some hidden gems in Venice, whether or not it’s a restaurant, a picturesque avenue or canal, or an ideal spot for an image. The romantic canals are nice for exploring!

Stroll round so long as you want, however depart an hour or so for probably the most cliche factor you are able to do on this metropolis. Take into consideration Venice and also you see a pair sitting in a gondola, cuddled up. The gondolier slowly pushes the boat by way of the romantic canals, whereas singing “O sole mio”. The couple’s faces slowly transferring in the direction of one another, slurping the identical strand of spaghetti, till they…Wait, was that in Venice? 

Anyway, you get the purpose. That is so cliche it’s important to do it! You’ll by no means forgive your self for those who’ve been to Venice and also you didn’t get to journey the canals in a gondola. Whether or not you’re there as a pair, with associates, or driving solo (mio), simply go for it. 

Gondola rides are so in style there was fierce competitors amongst gondoliers. Due to this fact an official tariff is now in place. A 30-minute journey prices round $88. If you happen to’d just like the gondolier to sing or play an instrument (are you able to play the grand piano please?), it’ll price additional.

If you happen to don’t thoughts sharing a gondola with others, you’ll be able to ebook a gondola journey right here for a really cheap $45 – typically even much less if it’s on provide. The variety of individuals per gondola is small, so it’s nonetheless a reasonably personal expertise.

Do boat rides make you hungry too? Head to Bacaro Quebrado for dinner. This tavern-style restaurant serves phenomenal traditional pasta dishes. I really like al fresco eating, and this restaurant has outside seating. You principally sit proper on the street, watching individuals stroll by.

The place to Keep in Venice

The town of Venice is constructed on 118 small islands (however there are a great deal of different islands within the Lagoon of Venice), surrounded by canals. They’re linked by way of 438 bridges. Fairly spectacular! The town is split into six districts. For this quick keep, I’d advise to remain across the Grand Canal. The Rosa Salva Resort is a superb place to remain. Fashionable design rooms in an outdated constructing and tremendous snug beds. Employees is pleasant and it’s solely a brief stroll away from Piazza San Marco.

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Day 7: Venice

• In the present day we’ll go to Piazza San Marco and the Doge Palace.

Have a standard Italian breakfast at Rosa Salva this morning, which is actually a pastry and a small cappuccino or espresso. The café with the identical identify is simply exterior your lodge, and occurs to be among the finest pastry outlets in Venice. Fortunate you!

In Venice, all roads – nicely, canals – result in Piazza San Marco. Not actually, however even for those who simply stroll round you’ll finally find yourself on the centrally positioned St Mark’s Sq.. It’s value a go to!

Strolling round this sq. at all times seems like going again in time. I don’t know whether or not it’s the spectacular buildings just like the Doge’s Palace or the Byzantine structure of St Mark’s Basilica, or if it’s simply the big clear house in an in any other case built-up metropolis. Both manner, spend a while simply being on the piazza, soaking all of it in.

Seeing the Doge’s Palace and St Mark’s Basilica is finest performed with a guided tour. You get a enjoyable and fascinating expertise, educated guides and also you get to skip the road. The grandeur of each buildings is actually spectacular. The tour begins at 10am at Riva Degli Schiavoni and takes about three hours, which flies by because it’s so fascinating.

It’s tempting to discover a restaurant on Piazza San Marco, however I’d discover one thing a bit farther away. Most locations cost extraordinary costs for meals and drinks, typically by charging excessive coperta, which means “cowl” cost, which is the price charged in Italian eating places simply to take a seat on the desk. Usually it’s €2 or €3 per individual, however on this sq. it appears the sky’s the restrict.

Solely a few minutes’ stroll away from Piazza San Marco is Pako’s Pizza and Pasta, which is a hole-the-wall restaurant for takeout pizza and Italian quick meals. And it’s good too! Fast is nice on this case, as a result of your subsequent tour begins at 2:00 pm and leaves from Piazza San Marco.

Fortunately it’s a ship journey, so nothing too lively after strolling by way of the majestic buildings of Piazza San Marco. This tour visits two of the islands of Venice: Burano and Murano and takes 4 hours in whole.

Burano Island is known for its colourful homes and lace manufacturing, whereas Murano is understood for Murano Glass in fact. Are you able to go to two islands in 4 hours? Sure, nevertheless it’s clever to ebook a tour for those who simply have a day, because the timing simply works. 

You may go to the islands by yourself as nicely, taking a vaporetto, which is sort of a water bus if that is smart. No, it hasn’t acquired wheels. It’s an everyday public transport boat service. Traces 4.1, 4.2, 12 and 13 go to Murano. Line 12 takes you from Murano to Burano.

Visiting the islands by public transport takes a bit longer and will get busy, so that you may need to attend for the subsequent vaporetto. If you happen to don’t really feel like reserving a tour and fairly go by yourself, I’d advise to simply go to one island. Between the 2, Murano can be my selection. The glass-blowing is cool to see and there are extra vaporetto companies again to Venice.

Again in Venice, have dinner at RistoPub Rossini. This restaurant has an amazing vibe and actually good burgers and steaks. I do know, I do know, it’s sort of unsuitable to not eat Italian meals in Italy, however the burgers (and beers!) are a pleasant change from pasta and pizza.

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Day 8: Arrival Amalfi Coast – Positano

• In the present day you’ll journey from Venice to Positano, on the Amalfi Coast.

Have breakfast at Pasticceria Rosa Salva. Why change an excellent factor, proper? Plus, there are at all times new pastries to strive.

An early begin right this moment, as you’ll journey so much. Objective is to get to Positano on the world-famous Amalfi Coast. You actually can’t come to Italy with out seeing this gorgeous shoreline. If you happen to consider the map of Italy as a protracted boot, then Positano is the place you’d lace them up – nicely, relying on how tall the boot is in fact. Or be sophisticated and have a look at a map for those who like. 

A protracted journey, nevertheless it’ll be value it. It’s about 5 and a half hours from Venice to Naples by prepare, after which it’s important to take a ferry that may take you to Positano in round 1.5 hours. It will likely be a restful journey although, with a direct prepare service to Naples that prices round $100.

If you wish to pace issues up, you possibly can decide to fly from Venice to Naples. The flight time is an hour and twenty minutes. Ryanair flies right here for ver low costs, however it is advisable pay additional for giant cabin baggage or to check-in baggage.

To get from Naples to Positano, I want to take the ferry. It prices round $37 and takes round 90 minutes. It sits in between taking the bus, which takes 2.5 hours however is barely cheaper, and taking a taxi, which takes an hour however prices between £250 and £300. All of it is dependent upon your preferences and the way many individuals you’re with.

Take it straightforward upon arrival. Examine in to your lodge and luxuriate in being on one of the crucial stunning coasts in Italy, maybe even in Europe. The Amalfi Coast is known for its pebbled seashores, deep blue water and colourful cities nestled in inexperienced hills and cliffs. All of the cities on the Amalfi Coast are stunning, however Positano is completely gorgeous and it has all the pieces you want. After which there’s the meals! Assume wonderful Italian delicacies, however with recent sea-food. It’s breathtaking to be right here!

If you wish to have a while to calm down by the ocean, I can actually advocate strolling all the way down to Marina Grande Seaside. It’s probably the most well-known seashore in Positano. That is the place it is advisable take your Instagram picture, with Positano nestled on the hill within the background. Don’t neglect it’s important to stroll up once more. There’s a cause they name this ‘the vertical city’. 

Tonight is the proper night for a gradual dinner, with southern Italian meals and an excellent glass of wine. The sort of five-course dinner that takes hours, like solely the Italians can take pleasure in. Ristorante Da Constantino is a superb place for it. Perched on high of a hill, you’ll be able to take pleasure in conventional Italian seafood dishes with wonderful views of the ocean.

The place to Keep in Positano

Regardless that Positano is just not too huge of a city, it’s important to keep in mind it’s constructed on a cliff. It’s good to be close to the city centre, so that you don’t should stroll too far (again up). Villa Palumbo is a superb place to remain. It provides easy however snug and properly adorned rooms with balconies with a view. A beautiful breakfast is served to your room within the morning, so you’ll be able to take pleasure in it on the balcony!

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Day 9: Positano

• In the present day you’ll take a full day boat tour of the Amalfi Coast!

Begin with a stunning dolce vita breakfast in your balcony.

In the present day you’ll go on a full day boat tour alongside the Amalfi Coast. Why? As a result of staying in Positano, or any of the opposite cities is wonderful, however you’ll be able to solely absolutely admire this gorgeous coast it from the water. Plus, there’s nothing extra ‘dolce vita’ than cruising the Amalfi Coast in a small boat, sipping wine and consuming snacks. It’s one of the simplest ways to expertise the Amalfi Coast in at some point, whereas being sorted and having all the pieces taken care of!

This boat tour begins and ends in Sorrento, which is about half an hour by taxi from Positano. Throughout the tour you’ll sail alongside the Amalfi Coast, with stunning stops for a swim within the crystal-clear sea. You additionally cease in Amalfi and…Positano. The boat and the guides are wonderful. They make you are feeling fully comfy and know so much in regards to the Amalfi Coast. Prosecco and snacks are included too. You have got time for lunch at one of many stops and the guides can advocate some unbelievable eating places.

I can hear you considering: why not keep in Sorrento and begin the tour from there? Most excursions begin from Sorrento, as a result of it’s a higher related city by way of transport. It’s a stunning city and for those who’d stayed on this space for – let’s say – every week, I’d completely advocate you to make use of Sorrento as your base to discover the Amalfi Coast, Vesuvius and Pompeii. However for 2 nights, nothing can beat staying in Positano, proper within the coronary heart of the Amalfi Coast. It’s a lot smaller, intimate and staying right here seems like a particular deal with.

The boat tour leaves Sorrento at 9:30 AM, so plan your bus or taxi accordingly. An alternative choice is to ask the organizers if they will decide you up in Positano (at an additional cost). 

When you’re again in Positano, have dinner at Restaurant Il Tridente. I don’t know if the view or the meals is best, however that’s an excellent factor when in Positano! Want to have a fast discover of Sorrento? I can advocate Restaurant La Locanda del Gusto, for scrumptious southern home-style Italian meals.

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Day 10: Positano – Rome

• In the present day you’ll journey again to Rome to catch your flight residence.

This will probably be your final breakfast of your journey, so let’s go for one thing particular. I can’t allow you to depart Positano – or Italy even – with out a breakfast at Posides. That’s how good it’s!

In the present day is the final day of this wonderful 10 days in Italy itinerary. Relying in your flight again residence, be sure you depart on time. Touring again to Rome Fiumicino Airport takes about 4-5 hours(ah, the bliss of being in a surprising however distant place). That doesn’t imply it is going to be boring. There are other ways to get again, however I discovered that taking a ferry to Salerno, then a prepare on to Rome labored very well. Taking the ferry to Salerno, then the prepare to Rome is straightforward, least expensive and takes about 4.5 hours. 

• Please notice if you select to take the ferry to Salerno, to take the one to Piazza Concordia, which is correct by the prepare station. Molo Manfredi is the opposite ferry port, which is miles from the station.

That’s it, your 10-days in Italy itinerary! That is the proper itinerary – or at the least a suggestion – to see Italy’s highlights in 10 days.

Day 10 Abstract

• Breakfast in your personal balcony
• Journey from Positano to Rome Fiumicino Airport on your flight again

About Our Contributor: David Breeker loves visiting Italy. The combination of artwork, historical past, meals and vibe makes Italy considered one of his favourite international locations that he retains coming again to. 

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