From Genoa to Naples: A Journey Through Italy's Gems

Claire Bertin

7 Mar 2024

Embark on a 14-day adventure through the enchanting cities of Genoa, Florence, Rome, and Naples. Immerse yourself in the rich history, stunning architecture, and mouthwatering cuisine of Italy. Discover hidden beaches, awe-inspiring museums, and iconic landmarks. Get ready for an unforgettable experience!

Trip to Genoa

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Beach Bliss and Cultural Delights in Genoa

$13

$ 7

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

21 - 26 min

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Sculptural, crane-inspired lift offering short rides with panoramic city & harbor views.

11:00 AM - 11:15 AM

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$13

21 - 26 min

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Forested mountain area dotted with hilltop forts connected by a network of hiking trails.

11:45 AM - 12:45 PM

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Free

Day 2Dive into Maritime History at Galata Museo del Mare

$38

Expansive maritime museum with reconstructed ships, a moored submarine & original artifacts.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$38

Budget breakdown: $911 In total

Activities & Food:$864

Transport:$47

Trip to Florence

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Beach Bliss and Cultural Delights in Genoa

$73

$ 4

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

14 - 17 min

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Statues by Michelangelo & Donatello, plus bronze-gilded baptistery panels in a restoration center.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$25

6 - 9 min

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15th-century palace designed by Michelozzo for the Medici family, with art museum & famous chapel.

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$24

8 - 11 min

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Renaissance palace with permanent display on its history, plus major temporary art exhibitions.

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$24

Day 2Dive into Maritime History at Galata Museo del Mare

$110

$ 4

Art museum with Michelangelo sculptures, including David, plus Renaissance painting & Russian icons.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$50

4 - 5 min

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Museum featuring invention models, designs & reproduced art of Leonardo da Vinci, plus a bookshop.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$24

15 - 18 min

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Gallery complex in Renaissance royal palace housing vast Italian & European masters art collection.

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$36

Day 3Marvel at Florence's Artistic Treasures

$86

$ 4

16th-century building housing vast collection of Primitive & Renaissance paintings & masterpieces.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$62

15 - 22 min

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Formal gardens laid out in the 16th & 17th centuries, with Renaissance statues & ornate fountains.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$24

15 - 18 min

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This spacious riverfront park with many historical monuments is popular with runners & cyclists.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $911 In total

Activities & Food:$864

Transport:$47

Trip to Rome

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Beach Bliss and Cultural Delights in Genoa

$36

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

12 - 18 min

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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

17 - 26 min

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Grand marble neoclassical temple honoring Italy's first king & First World War soldiers.

11:00 AM - 11:40 AM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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Archaeological site close to where Julius Caesar was killed, also home to a colony of cats.

12:10 PM - 12:50 PM

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Free

Day 2Dive into Maritime History at Galata Museo del Mare

$34

Vast excavated area of Roman temples, squares & government buildings, some dating back 2,000 years.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$34

16 - 23 min

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Aqueduct-fed rococo fountain, designed by Nicola Salvi & completed in 1762, with sculpted figures.

9:30 AM - 10:05 AM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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Refined 18th-century square, location of the Spanish Steps & the Church of Trinità dei Monti.

10:35 AM - 11:15 AM

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Free

12 - 18 min

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Vast urban park with formally landscaped gardens, a lake & villas now housing important museums.

11:45 AM - 12:45 PM

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Free

Day 3Marvel at Florence's Artistic Treasures

$36

$ 7

Zoo with elephants & Komodo dragons, animal feeding sessions, a theater & summer camp for children.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$36

15 - 18 min

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Grand, landmark square centered by Rome's oldest obelisk & the site of the city's northern gate.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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Elegant square dating from the 1st century A.D., with a baroque fountain, street artists & bars.

12:00 PM - 12:40 PM

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Free

Day 4Explore the Majestic Uffizi Gallery and Lush Gardens

$40

$ 4

Villa housing 15th- to 18th-century artworks with pieces by Bernini & Caravaggio. Booking essential.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$40

12 - 15 min

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Popular local produce market in a public square, selling fruit, vegetables & general goods.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

Day 5Unveiling Rome's Ancient Wonders

$76

$ 4

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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Circular, 2nd-century castle housing furniture & paintings collections in Renaissance apartments.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$42

Budget breakdown: $911 In total

Activities & Food:$864

Transport:$47

Trip to Naples

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Beach Bliss and Cultural Delights in Genoa

$88

$ 3

Converted 17th-century palace & museum, home to prehistoric artifacts, coins & ancient works of art.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$38

11 - 14 min

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Ornate 17th-century Baroque palace that is now an art gallery with frescoes & works by Caravaggio.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$20

32 - 48 min

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Monastery housing baroque church with ceiling frescoes & a marble altar, plus museum art collection.

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$30

Day 2Dive into Maritime History at Galata Museo del Mare

$90

$ 9

Star-shaped, 14th-century, hilltop fortress & former prison with panoramic views from its terraces.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$20

22 - 27 min

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Chapel remodeled by Prince Raimondo di Sangro of Sansevero to house sculptures of veiled figures.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$20

8 - 10 min

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Medieval fortress with 5 towers & a Renaissance triumphal arch, plus civic art museum & chapel.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$25

8 - 10 min

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Imposing fortress & former royal residence, with 2 towers offering views & halls for conferences.

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$25

Day 3Marvel at Florence's Artistic Treasures

$100

Famed volcano known for the destruction of Pompeii in AD 79, with a hiking trail to the top.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$50

18 - 27 min

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Network of trails exploring the scenery, flora & fauna around the slopes of an active volcano.

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$50

Day 4Explore the Majestic Uffizi Gallery and Lush Gardens

$45

$ 6

Museo Nazionale Ferroviario di Pietrarsa

Spacious museum dedicated to the charming retired stock of the Italian national railway networks.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$25

51 - 62 min

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Park with terraces & panoramic views, plus a playground & amphitheater used for summer events.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

40 - 48 min

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Pagoda-like hunting & fishing lodge built in 1782 on the lake, linked to shore via a wooden bridge.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$20

Budget breakdown: $911 In total

Activities & Food:$864

Transport:$47