Journey through Italy's Treasures

Fernando Zuccolotto

8 Mar 2024

Embark on a 23-day adventure through Rome, Sorrento, Florence, Portofino, Venice, and Milan. Discover ancient marvels, picturesque coastal towns, and vibrant cities. Immerse yourself in the rich history, indulge in authentic cuisine, and create unforgettable memories.

Trip to Rome

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Unveiling Rome's Hidden Gems

Babuino Imperial House

Depart from your stay 🏨

6 - 9 min

Directions

Steps with irregular butterfly-shaped design, built in 18th century at French diplomat's bequest.

8:00 AM - 8:45 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.

9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

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Free

Day 2From Ancient Ruins to Exotic Wildlife

$70

$ 10

Babuino Imperial House

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

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Hilltop square designed by Michelangelo, lined with museums & offering views of the Roman forum.

8:00 AM - 8:45 AM

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$34

19 - 23 min

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

9:15 AM - 11:15 AM

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$36

Day 3Exploring Rome's Spiritual Heritage

$ 7

Babuino Imperial House

Depart from your stay 🏨

23 - 28 min

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Landmark cathedral, the Pope's official seat, with ornate 1700s facade & statues of the Apostles.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

Day 4Unraveling Rome's Historical Tapestry

$34

$ 10

Babuino Imperial House

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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

8:00 AM - 8:40 AM

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Free

13 - 20 min

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

9:10 AM - 10:10 AM

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$34

9 - 11 min

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Landmark papal basilica founded in the 5th century & known for its Roman mosaics & gilded ceiling.

10:40 AM - 11:40 AM

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Free

Day 5From Ancient Chariot Races to Sacred Wonders

$ 10

Babuino Imperial House

Depart from your stay 🏨

22 - 27 min

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Green space & remains of a stone & marble arena that could seat 250,000 Romans for chariot races.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

19 - 23 min

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Late Renaissance church by architects including Michelangelo & holding up to 20,000 worshippers.

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $574 In total

Activities & Food:$518

Transport:$56

Trip to Sorrento

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Unveiling Rome's Hidden Gems

Acclaimed natural area with picturesque views, a tranquil feel & sites for diving, fishing & tours.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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Daily boat trips to the island of Capri & cliffside towns & villages along the rugged Amalfi Coast.

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

Day 2From Ancient Ruins to Exotic Wildlife

$25

$ 4

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$25

34 - 41 min

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Baroque Roman Catholic church with an ornate interior, frescoes & a statue of Pope John Paul II.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

Day 3Exploring Rome's Spiritual Heritage

$25

$ 4

Scenic ruins of a Roman villa with coastal views & a secluded beach popular for swimming.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$25

32 - 39 min

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Lush valley featuring the ruins of an ancient sawmill, 2 rivers & a variety of rare plants.

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

Day 4Unraveling Rome's Historical Tapestry

$ 4

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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This large bayside park is a popular destination with gardens, fountains & sweeping views.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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Scenic, grassy park with a charming atmosphere featuring gardens & a play area for children.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

Day 5From Ancient Chariot Races to Sacred Wonders

$50

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

Budget breakdown: $574 In total

Activities & Food:$518

Transport:$56

Trip to Florence

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Unveiling Rome's Hidden Gems

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

Day 2From Ancient Ruins to Exotic Wildlife

Gourmet food hall on top floor of historic market, with Italian & international fare & events.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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Cathedral-flanked square with iconic historic, religious & artistic landmarks & museums.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

Day 3Exploring Rome's Spiritual Heritage

The city's heart, a square dominated by the 14th-century crenellated tower of the Palazzo Vecchio.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

Day 4Unraveling Rome's Historical Tapestry

$30

Picturesque medieval arched river bridge with Roman origins, lined with jewelry & souvenir shops.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

10 - 15 min

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Neo-Gothic Franciscan church known for its Giotto frescoes, plus tombs of Michelangelo & Galileo.

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$30

Budget breakdown: $574 In total

Activities & Food:$518

Transport:$56

Trip to Portofino

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Unveiling Rome's Hidden Gems

Reserve of coral reefs & extensive marine life overlooked by rugged cliffs, with boat & kayak tours.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

Day 2From Ancient Ruins to Exotic Wildlife

$58

This 10th-century abbey in a cove of the bay features an ancient Roman cloister & history museum.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$25

21 - 26 min

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Tranquil swimming inlet with a beach covered in sun loungers, ringed by paths & cafes with terraces.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$13

3 - 4 min

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Reached by hiking, this scenic lighthouse offers an outdoor cocktail bar with sweeping ocean views.

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

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$20

Budget breakdown: $574 In total

Activities & Food:$518

Transport:$56

Trip to Venice

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Unveiling Rome's Hidden Gems

$40

Opera, ballet & concerts in a renowned 1,000-seat theater, rebuilt after a fire in 1800s style.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$24

4 - 6 min

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Restored 15th-century palace with a spiral staircase, a film location for Orson Welles' Othello.

9:30 AM - 10:15 AM

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$16

Day 2From Ancient Ruins to Exotic Wildlife

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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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

Day 3Exploring Rome's Spiritual Heritage

$36

Iconic cathedral with a cavernous gilded interior, myriad mosaics & an on-site museum.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$36

2 - 3 min

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Iconic square & gathering place dating back to the 12th century & dominated by St. Mark's Basilica.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

Day 4Unraveling Rome's Historical Tapestry

Budget breakdown: $574 In total

Activities & Food:$518

Transport:$56

Trip to Milan

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Unveiling Rome's Hidden Gems

$12

Huge Medieval-Renaissance fortress with historical museums & art by da Vinci and Michelangelo.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$12

Day 2From Ancient Ruins to Exotic Wildlife

$74

One of the largest cathedrals in the world, this iconic masterpiece took over 600 years to complete.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$48

7 - 10 min

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Mall housed in a glass-covered 19th-century arcade with luxury clothing brands & upscale dining.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$26

Day 3Exploring Rome's Spiritual Heritage

$64

$ 10

Contemporary skyscrapers & shops surround this modern square with fountains & colorful night lights.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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Park & gardens landscaped by Emilio Alemagna, with a tower, aquarium, theater & municipal library.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

18 - 22 min

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A.C. & Inter Milan's home ground with regular soccer matches, plus museum and stadium tours.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$64

Budget breakdown: $574 In total

Activities & Food:$518

Transport:$56