Italy Grand Tour
North to south over eleven nights, from Venice's canals to the Amalfi cliffs.
Trip at a glance
- Duration12 days / 11 nights
- Starts inVenice
- RouteVenice · Florence & Tuscany · Rome · Amalfi…
- Places4 destinations
- CountryItaly
- Trip stylePrivate, customisable
- Package codeNX-1G14CJ
Best time to visit: April to June and September to October




Trip overview
North to south over eleven nights, from Venice's canals to the Amalfi cliffs.
The route spends 2 nights in Venice, 3 nights in Florence & Tuscany, 3 nights in Rome and 3 nights in Amalfi Coast, so you get time for the main sights without changing hotels every day. It suits most travellers, and every day can be shortened, swapped or extended.
Highlights
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Venice
- Arrive via Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) and transfer to your hotel
- Check in and settle in
- Later: St Mark's Square and Basilica: Heart of Venice
Day 2Venice: Doge's Palace and Grand Canal
- Doge's Palace: Gothic palace
- Grand Canal: Vaporetto ride
Day 3Venice to Florence & Tuscany
- Travel from Venice to Florence & Tuscany by private vehicle, with stops on the way
- Check in at your Florence & Tuscany hotel
- Florence Cathedral (Duomo): Brunelleschi's dome
Day 4Florence & Tuscany: Uffizi Gallery and Accademia (David)
- Uffizi Gallery: Renaissance masterpieces
- Accademia (David): Michelangelo's statue
Day 5Florence & Tuscany: Ponte Vecchio and Leaning Tower of Pisa
- Ponte Vecchio: Bridge of goldsmiths
- Leaning Tower of Pisa: Day trip
Day 6Florence & Tuscany to Rome
- Travel from Florence & Tuscany to Rome by private vehicle, with stops on the way
- Check in at your Rome hotel
- Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel: Michelangelo's ceiling
Day 7Rome: Trastevere food walk and Colosseum and Roman Forum
- Trastevere food walk
- Colosseum and Roman Forum: Ancient Rome
Day 8Rome: St Peter's Basilica and Trevi Fountain
- St Peter's Basilica: Largest church
- Trevi Fountain: Baroque fountain
Day 9Rome to Amalfi Coast
- Travel from Rome to Amalfi Coast by private vehicle, with stops on the way
- Check in at your Amalfi Coast hotel
- Positano: Pastel houses on the cliff
Day 10Amalfi Coast: Amalfi and Capri and the Blue Grotto
- Amalfi: Cathedral town
- Capri and the Blue Grotto: Island boat trip
Day 11Amalfi Coast: Pompeii and Path of the Gods
- Pompeii: Roman city buried by Vesuvius
- Path of the Gods: Clifftop hike
Day 12Depart from Amalfi Coast
- Breakfast and hotel check-out
- Transfer to Naples Airport (NAP) for your journey home
How this version is planned
- Rest days built in every few days
- Laundry stops planned
- Travel insurance covering the full trip recommended
This is a suggested itinerary. Sightseeing order may change with opening days, weather and local conditions; your final plan is in your written quote.
Good to know
- Venice: Day visitors may need to pay an access fee on peak days; staying overnight avoids it.
- Florence & Tuscany: Book the Duomo climb and the Accademia online in advance.
- Rome: Toss a coin in the Trevi early in the morning before crowds arrive.
- Amalfi Coast: Use ferries between towns; the coastal road is slow in summer.
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ItalyVenice
Venice is a city of canals, palaces and bridges built on 118 small islands.
ItalyFlorence & Tuscany
Florence is the cradle of the Renaissance, home to the Duomo's great dome, Michelangelo's David and the Uffizi Gallery.
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