Itinerary · 10 days
Italy Itinerary, 10 Days From India
Ten days is the smart first-time Italy rhythm: 3 days Rome, 2 days Florence, 2 days Venice, 2 days Amalfi or Tuscany, 1 day departure. Shorter and you cut one major city; the iconic triangle (Rome plus Florence plus Venice) is the standard.
The 10-day arc
Arrive Fiumicino Airport plus train to city.
Light walk Piazza Navona plus Pantheon.
Trastevere dinner.
Vatican Museums plus Sistine Chapel.
Colosseum plus Roman Forum.
Trevi Fountain sunset plus dinner.
Borghese Gallery (book 30 days out).
Spanish Steps plus shopping plus Campo de Fiori market.
Roman trattoria dinner.
Frecciarossa high-speed train (1.5 hours).
Duomo climb plus Baptistery.
Tuscan dinner near Santa Croce.
Uffizi Gallery (book 60 days out).
Accademia (Michelangelo's David) plus Ponte Vecchio.
Piazzale Michelangelo sunset plus dinner.
Train to Venice (2 hours) plus vaporetto to San Marco.
St Mark's Basilica plus Doge's Palace.
Cicchetti bar crawl in Cannaregio.
Gondola ride plus Murano glass island.
Burano colorful island day trip.
Final Venice dinner.
Train to Naples plus drive to Positano (4 hours total).
Amalfi Coast scenic drive.
Positano sunset plus seafood dinner.
Capri day trip (Blue Grotto, Anacapri).
Return to Positano.
Final group dinner.
Drive back to Naples (90 min) plus flight to India.
International transit.
Return.
Budget breakdown (per person)
Mid-range solo traveller estimate. Couples sharing rooms save around 25% per person. Luxury upgrades add 50% to 100%.
Booking tips
- Schengen visa for Italy 15 to 20 working days; Italian consulate is among the slower Schengen embassies
- Vatican plus Uffizi plus Borghese: book 60 days out (sells out reliably)
- Amalfi Coast hotels: book 90 days out for peak season
- Italo plus Frecciarossa high-speed trains: book 30 days out for best fares
- Skip Venice gondolas at midday; do early morning or sunset gondola
Frequently asked
Can I do Italy in less than 10 days?
Possible but cuts. 7 days: Rome plus Florence only. 8 days: add Venice briefly. 10 days is the comfortable minimum for the iconic triangle plus Amalfi.
Italy or Spain for first European trip?
Italy for iconic landmarks (Colosseum, Vatican, Venice), Spain for cultural variety. See Italy vs Spain comparison page.
What is the actual total cost from India?
INR 3,00,000 to 4,50,000 solo mid-range. Luxury (Belmond Hotel Cipriani, Aman Venice) push to INR 7,00,000 plus.
Does OJ run an Italy trip?
Not currently. Italy is on the 2027 roadmap. Custom OJ private group trips available (WhatsApp +91 97467 21789).