From Alpine lakes to sun-baked piazzas, Italy's tapestry of landscapes and legends begs exploration.
Dive into three handcrafted itineraries blending iconic marvels with whispered secrets—each turn a new chapter in la dolce vita.
10-Day Grand Tour
Venice's Liquid Charm
Glide through Grand Canal on a vaporetto (€9.50/75min). Skip crowded Piazza San Marco for Fondazione Querini Stampalia (€12 entry), a palace-museum with Tintoretto masterpieces.
Bologna's Culinary Beat
Train to Bologna Centrale (€25, 2hr). Climb Asinelli Tower (€5) for red-roof vistas, then devour tortellini in brodo at Trattoria Anna Maria (€14). Don't miss Mercato delle Erbe—grab aged Parmigiano (€12/kg).
Florence's Art Pulse
Secure Uffizi tickets (€25; book 60 days ahead). At sunset, hike to Piazzale Michelangelo for free Duomo panoramas. Dine at All'Antico Vinaio—lunch wraps from €6.
Rome's Eternal Echo
Book a Colosseum Underground Tour (€65, 3hr). Grab supplì (€2.50) near Pantheon, then toss coins in Trevi Fountain at dawn. Stay in Trastevere (apartments from €80/night).
6-Day Northern Gems
Milan's Stylish Edge
Reserve Da Vinci's Last Supper (€15; slots open 3 months prior). Shop the Quadrilatero d'Oro—window displays dazzle for free. Dine at Ratana for risotto allo zafferano (€22).
Lake Garda’s Serenity
Drive to Sirmione (rental €45/day). Soak in Aquaria Thermal Spa (€40/3hr), then explore Grotte di Catullo ruins (€8). Lakeside dinners at Ristorante Al Pescatore (€30–50).
Verona's Romantic Whispers
Catch Arena di Verona opera (tickets from €30; June–Sept). Trace Juliet's balcony myth at Casa di Giulietta (€6). Picnic in Giardino Giusti (€10 entry).
7-Day Tuscan Dreams
Rolling Vistas
From Florence, drive SR222 (scenic route). Hike Vineyard trails near Greve (free maps at tourist office). Lunch at Dario Doc in Panzano—ribollita soup €10.
Siena's Gothic Glory
Climb Torre del Mangia (€10) for 360° views of Piazza del Campo. Marvel at Duomo's marble floors (€5; open 10:30am–7pm).
Assisi's Sacred Paths
Park outside Zona Traffico Limitato (€2/hr). Explore Basilica di San Francesco frescoes (free entry). Stay at Nun Assisi Relais (€200/night), a converted monastery.
Journey's End
Italy's magic lies in contrasts—ancient ruins shadowed by fashion runways, vineyard silences broken by market chatter. Whether savoring 10 days or 7, let curiosity guide. La vita è bella!
