Italy Itinerary

What we offer ?

We have created a highly optimized, budget-friendly, Desi-style Italy itinerary, focusing on:

  • Saving money ✅ (using public transport wherever possible)

  • Minimum travel time ✅ (smart city sequencing)

  • Family-friendly ✅ (easy pace but still covering your list)

  • Maximizing sightseeing ✅

How it works ?

Use below itinerary as reference. Watch our playlist to decide what you like and add/remove things from itinerary given below depending on your bucketlist and wallah ! – You have your own customized itinerary ready. Our travel vlogs will tell you real life experience so you can plan your trip better.

✈️ Day 1 – Arrival in Rome

  • Arrive in Rome (morning)

  • Drop luggage at hotel (choose hotel near Termini Station for easy access)

  • Quick freshen up.

  • Sightseeing:

  • Evening: Relaxed stroll, gelato at Trevi.

  • Stay overnight in Rome.

🛏 Click here to look at best stay suggestions.

🏛️ Day 2 – Rome – Vatican City

  • Morning:

    • Visit Vatican City (Take Metro Line A to Ottaviano station)

    • St. Peter’s Basilica (Free entry; early morning is best)

    • Vatican Museums + Sistine Chapel (optional, watch our video to decide if you wan to do it. Click here to book)

  • Afternoon:

    • Light lunch ( pizzas/pasta easily available).

  • Late evening: Take a fast train from Rome Termini to Salerno (~2 hours by Frecciarossa train).

🛏 Stay overnight in Salerno (cheaper than Amalfi/Positano). Click here to see best suggestions.

🌊 Day 3 – Amalfi Coast & Positano

  • From Salerno, take ferry/bus to Amalfi town. Explore Amalfi town. Ferry is better and quicker but slight expensive.

  • Bus/ferry to Positano.

  • Explore Positano streets, beaches, enjoy the views.

  • Return to Salerno by evening.

  • Optional: Taste local lemon desserts (they are everywhere).

🛏 Stay another night in Salerno. Click here to see best suggestions.

🛥️ Day 4 – Capri Island + Blue Grotto

  • Morning ferry from Salerno to Capri (~1 hour)

  • Island boat ride around Capri (cost ~€20–€25).

  • Visit Blue Grotto (weather dependent; separate boat ~€18).

  • Explore Capri Town if you have time.

  • Return ferry back to Salerno by late afternoon/evening.

🛤️ Night: Take evening train from Salerno to Florence (about 3 hours).

🛏 Stay overnight in Florence. Click here to see best suggestions.

🎨 Day 5 – Florence + Pisa

  • Morning few hours in Florence:

    • Quick visit to Duomo Cathedral (outside view is enough if short on time).

    • Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio.

  • Early afternoon:

    • Take train to Pisa (about 1 hour).

    • Visit Leaning Tower of Pisa (walking distance from station).

  • Late afternoon:

    • Return to Florence.

  • Evening:

    • Train from Florence to Venice (~2 hours).

🛏 Stay overnight in Venice Mestre (cheaper) or Venice island if budget allows. Click here to see best suggestions.

🚤 Day 6 – Venice

  • Morning:

    • Visit St. Mark’s Square, Basilica.

    • Walk around the Grand Canal.

  • Afternoon:

    • Gondola ride (~€80 per gondola, up to 5-6 people, so you can share cost if possible).

    • Half-day trip to Murano and Burano islands by Vaporetto boat (public ferry ~€20 unlimited travel pass).

  • Evening:

    • Sunset walk around canals.

🛏 Stay another night in Venice. Click here to see best suggestions.

🏞️ Day 7 – Venice ➔ Milan & Duomo

  • Morning fast train Venice to Milan (~2.5 hours).

  • Visit:

    • Milan Duomo (outside + rooftop visit if possible)

    • Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II (luxury shopping street – window shopping recommended 😅)

  • Afternoon:

    • Take a direct train Milan to Lake Como (~40 min to Como town).

🛏 Stay overnight in Como town or nearby. Click here to see best suggestions.

🛶 Day 8 – Lake Como – Bellagio – Menaggio

  • Morning ferry ride to Bellagio and Menaggio.

  • Relax and enjoy the beautiful lake scenery.

  • Optional: Short hikes, walking around lakeside cafes.

  • Afternoon ferry back to Como.

  • Evening: Relax at Como lakefront.

🛏 Stay one more night in Como/Milan if flight next day. Click here to see best suggestions.

✈️ Departure Day (Day 9)

  • From Milan (Malpensa airport or Linate) fly back home.

💰 Budget Transport Tips:

  • Train Travel: Use Trenitalia or Italo trains. Book early for cheaper prices.

  • Public Transport:

    • Rome/Florence/Milan – use metro/bus day passes (~€7/day).

    • Venice – buy Vaporetto pass (~€20 for 24 hours).

  • Ferries: Amalfi Coast and Capri require ferry tickets (~€15–€25 per ride).

  • Gondola rides – share with others to save money.

🍕 Food Tips (Indian style!)

  • Rome/Florence/Venice/Milan all have Indian restaurants (Govinda’s, Gurdwara Langar, Maharaja, Ristorante Indiano Ganesh Milanese, etc.).

  • Or you can easily find Veg pizzas, pastas, Panini sandwiches everywhere.

  • Always carry ready-to-eat packs for backup (like Poha, Upma, Theplas) especially for Amalfi & Capri where vegetarian food is harder.

🧳 Important Tips:

  • Book attractions (Colosseum, Vatican, etc.) online in advance to avoid standing in line.

  • Carry a small umbrella and good walking shoes.

  • Always validate your regional train ticket before boarding.

  • Carry Euros in cash (~€200-300) + travel card.