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16 Days of Italian Delights

Yavuz Selçuk

Yavuz Selçuk

7 Jan 2024

Embark on a mesmerizing journey through Venice, Milan, Florence, and Rome. Immerse yourself in the rich history, stunning architecture, and delectable cuisine of Italy. From the iconic canals of Venice to the grandeur of Rome's ancient marvels, this itinerary promises an unforgettable adventure.

Trip to Venice

Day 1Venetian Wonders
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$94

Rialto Bridge
Ornate covered 16th-century stone footbridge crossing the Grand Canal, with shops & restaurants.
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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St. Mark's Square
Iconic square & gathering place dating back to the 12th century & dominated by St. Mark's Basilica.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
1 - 2 min

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Gran Caffè Quadri
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$48
1 - 2 min

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Caffè Lavena SRL
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$46
Day 2Hidden Gems of Venice
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$48

Libreria Acqua Alta
Cozy, offbeat bookstore featuring lots of vintage titles along with unique displays & resident cats.
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Bridge of Sighs
Arched bridge named for sighs of prisoners crossing it en route from the Palazzo Ducale to prison.
9:15 AM - 9:45 AM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Gran Caffe Chioggia
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$28
4 - 6 min

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Magna Bevi Tasi
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$20
Day 3Venetian Splendors
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$140

Doge's Palace
Ornate Gothic palace buildings hosting exhibitions with duke's rooms, prison & armoury tours.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$64
4 - 5 min

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Caffè Lavena SRL
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$46
2 - 3 min

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Caffè Florian (Florian)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$30

Budget breakdown: $1702 In total

Activities & Food:$1680
Transport:$22

Trip to Milan

Day 1Venetian Wonders
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$96

Sforzesco Castle
Huge Medieval-Renaissance fortress with historical museums & art by da Vinci and Michelangelo.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$12
6 - 9 min

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Panettoni Giovanni Cova & C. SRL
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$48
6 - 9 min

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Baobab Organic Burger
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$36
Day 2Hidden Gems of Venice
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$126

Pinacoteca di Brera
Graceful palazzo used by Napoleon, with medieval and Renaissance art especially from Northern Italy.
8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$30
13 - 20 min

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Duomo di Milano
One of the largest cathedrals in the world, this iconic masterpiece took over 600 years to complete.
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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$48
4 - 6 min

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Obicà
Obicà offre la degustazione delle migliori Mozzarelle di Bufala Campana DOP, oltre a un'ampia scelta di prodotti e ricette della tradizione italiana. Obicà propone solo ingredienti di ottima qualità, non potrete che essere soddisfatti.
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$28
2 - 3 min

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Spontini Sanzio SRL
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$20
Day 3Venetian Splendors
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$132

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$ 5

Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
Mall housed in a glass-covered 19th-century arcade with luxury clothing brands & upscale dining.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$26
13 - 16 min

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Leonardo da Vinci Museum of Science and Technology
Former monastery housing science museum with scale models of da Vinci's submarines & planes.
10:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$30
9 - 14 min

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C'era una Volta una Piada
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$46
2 - 3 min

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Yum - Taste of Philippines
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$30

Budget breakdown: $1702 In total

Activities & Food:$1680
Transport:$22

Trip to Florence

Day 1Venetian Wonders
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$84

Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
Landmark 1200s cathedral known for its red-tiled dome, colored marble facade & elegant Giotto tower.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Piazza del Duomo
Cathedral-flanked square with iconic historic, religious & artistic landmarks & museums.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
1 - 2 min

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Move On
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$48
2 - 3 min

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Mr. Pizza - Piazza del Duomo
Pizzeria con pizza e menu da asporto e con consegna a domicilio
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$36
Day 2Hidden Gems of Venice
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$98

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$ 4

Accademia Gallery
Art museum with Michelangelo sculptures, including David, plus Renaissance painting & Russian icons.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$50
18 - 22 min

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Ponte Vecchio
Picturesque medieval arched river bridge with Roman origins, lined with jewelry & souvenir shops.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Il Panino del Chianti
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$28
3 - 4 min

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Caffè dell'Oro
Enjoy a selection of local dishes for lunch & dinner or the new all-day-dining menu by the Executive Chef Peter Brunel. Unbeatable view of the Ponte Vecchio.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$20
Day 3Venetian Splendors
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$100

The Boboli Gardens
Formal gardens laid out in the 16th & 17th centuries, with Renaissance statues & ornate fountains.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$24
6 - 9 min

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Pizzeria Totò Atto II
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$46
2 - 3 min

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Caffè Pitti
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$30
Day 4Majestic Milan
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$102

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$ 4

Piazzale Michelangelo
19th-century piazza with a bronze replica of Michelangelo's David & panoramic views over the city.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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Chalet il Boschetto
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$48
6 - 8 min

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I'pizzacchiere
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$54

Budget breakdown: $1702 In total

Activities & Food:$1680
Transport:$22

Trip to Rome

Day 1Venetian Wonders
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$120

Colosseum
Monumental 3-tiered Roman amphitheater once used for gladiatorial games, with guided tour option.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$36
14 - 21 min

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Circus Maximus
Green space & remains of a stone & marble arena that could seat 250,000 Romans for chariot races.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Giardino degli Aranci
Secluded public square with fragrant orange trees, medieval walls & views over the city & Tiber.
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Da Enzo Al 29
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$48
10 - 15 min

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Il Gianfornaio
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$36
Day 2Hidden Gems of Venice
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$112

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$ 4

Baths of Caracalla
Ruins of a vast rectangular-shaped Roman thermal bath complex used from around 216 A.D. to 537 A.D.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$30
16 - 20 min

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Roman Forum
Vast excavated area of Roman temples, squares & government buildings, some dating back 2,000 years.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$34
12 - 18 min

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Gelatist
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$28
5 - 8 min

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Fuorinorma
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$20
Day 3Venetian Splendors
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$108

Campo de' Fiori
Popular local produce market in a public square, selling fruit, vegetables & general goods.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Piazza Navona
Elegant square dating from the 1st century A.D., with a baroque fountain, street artists & bars.
9:30 AM - 10:10 AM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Pantheon
Iconic temple built circa 118 to 125 A.D. with a dome & Renaissance tombs, including Raphael's.
10:40 AM - 11:10 AM
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$32
8 - 11 min

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Trevi Fountain
Aqueduct-fed rococo fountain, designed by Nicola Salvi & completed in 1762, with sculpted figures.
11:40 AM - 12:20 PM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Pizza in Trevi
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$46
2 - 3 min

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La Fontana di Venere
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$30
Day 4Majestic Milan
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$136

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$ 4

Vatican Museums
Multiple galleries of classical & Renaissance art masterpieces, plus the Sistine Chapel frescoes.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$34
18 - 22 min

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Janiculum Hill
This historic, well-known hilltop terrace offers panoramic views of Rome.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Nel Buco del Mulo
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$48
1 - 2 min

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La Boccaccia
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$54
Day 5Milanese Delights
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$46

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$ 4

St. Peter's Basilica
Late Renaissance church by architects including Michelangelo & holding up to 20,000 worshippers.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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Piazza di Spagna
Refined 18th-century square, location of the Spanish Steps & the Church of Trinità dei Monti.
10:00 AM - 10:40 AM
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Free
1 - 2 min

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Antico Caffè Greco
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$24
2 - 3 min

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Quetzalcoatl Chocolatier
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$22
Day 6Milan's Cultural Treasures
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$138

Castel Sant'Angelo
Circular, 2nd-century castle housing furniture & paintings collections in Renaissance apartments.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$42
7 - 10 min

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L'Arena del Gelato
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$50
8 - 12 min

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Panino Giusto
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$46

Budget breakdown: $1702 In total

Activities & Food:$1680
Transport:$22