How many days do you need in Venice, Rome, Bologna, Florence & the Amalfi Coast?
- Most travelers spend 14-15 days in Venice, Rome, Bologna, Florence, and Amalfi Coast combined
- Visiting Venice, Rome, Bologna, Florence, and Amalfi Coast in 12 or 13 days is possible, but will feel rushed
- With 16 or more days, most travelers choose to add more stops to their trip
- The most common extensions are Naples and Siena
How Many Days to Spend in Venice
How Many Days to Spend on the Amalfi Coast
How Many Days to Spend in Florence
How Many Days to Spend in Tuscany
How Many Days to Spend in Rome
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Recommended Itineraries for Venice, Rome, Bologna, Florence & the Amalfi Coast
Recommended Itinerary for 2 Weeks
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Rome, Train to Venice, Evening Walking Food Tour | Venice |
| Day 2 | Venice Street Food Tour With a Local Guide | Venice |
| Day 3 | Train to Bologna, Explore & Food Tour | Bologna |
| Day 4 | Day Trip to Parma: Ham & Parmesan Tasting | Bologna |
| Day 5 | Train to Florence, Afternoon Food Tour | Florence |
| Day 6 | Day Trip to San Gimignano & Siena, Wine Tasting in the Chianti Classico | Florence |
| Day 7 | Free Day in Florence | Florence |
| Day 8 | Transfer to the Amalfi Coast, Explore | Maiori |
| Day 9 | Wine Tasting, Marisa Cuomo Vineyard | Maiori |
| Day 10 | Free Day on the Amalfi Coast | Maiori |
| Day 11 | Pizza Making Class | Maiori |
| Day 12 | Return to Rome, Evening Rome Excursion | Rome |
| Day 13 | Trastevere Food & Wine Tour | Rome |
| Day 14 | Depart Rome |
Spend 14 days eating and drinking your way through Italy's top culinary destinations. In Venice, sample the local cicchetti, then head to Bologna to see 11th-century architecture and try the Parmeggiano. Make your way to Florence to see Michelangelo's "David" before pairing a bottle of Tuscan Chianti with a farm-to-table charcuterie board. Enjoy time on the Amalfi Coast, make the perfect Neopolitan pizza, and taste all the gelato in Rome. Read more
Recommended Itinerary for 15 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Rome, Train to Venice, Evening Walking Food Tour | Venice |
| Day 2 | Venice Street Food Tour With a Local Guide | Venice |
| Day 3 | Train to Bologna, Explore & Food Tour | Bologna |
| Day 4 | Day Trip to Parma: Ham & Parmesan Tasting | Bologna |
| Day 5 | Free Day in Bologna | Bologna |
| Day 6 | Train to Florence, Afternoon Food Tour | Florence |
| Day 7 | Day Trip to San Gimignano & Siena, Wine Tasting in the Chianti Classico | Florence |
| Day 8 | Free Day in Florence | Florence |
| Day 9 | Transfer to the Amalfi Coast, Explore | Amalfi Coast |
| Day 10 | Wine Tasting, Marisa Cuomo Vineyard | Amalfi Coast |
| Day 11 | Free Day on the Amalfi Coast | Amalfi Coast |
| Day 12 | Pizza Making Class | Amalfi Coast |
| Day 13 | Return to Rome, Evening Rome Excursion | Rome |
| Day 14 | Trastevere Food & Wine Tour | Rome |
| Day 15 | Depart Rome |
This 15-day itinerary is our most comprehensive culinary tour through Italy, from a Venice street food excursion to wine tasting in Tuscany's medieval vineyards. You'll visit Bologna for medieval churches, aged cheese, and cured Parma ham, spend four days relaxing on the sunny Amalfi Coast, and end your trip in Rome, where the Vatican City, Colosseum, and the perfect cappuccino await. Read more
How to travel between Venice, Rome, Bologna, Florence & the Amalfi Coast
How to get from Florence to Amalfi
The distance from Florence to Amalfi is about 340 miles (550 km)—a long trip best started early in the morning, regardless of what means of travel you opt for. Read more
How to get from Rome to Venice
Rome and Venice appear together on many Italian itineraries, and the 288-mile (464 km) journey between the historic cities is made easy by an efficient high-speed train system. Two companies operate an extensive timetable, offering travelers flexibility and the option to buy tickets in advance. For those who prefer going by plane, hour-long regional flights are also available. Read more
How to get from Florence to Rome
If you've taken in the Renaissance charms of Florence and are ready to visit Rome or catch your flight home, there are a few ways to make the roughly 175-mile journey. Italy's two train companies offer a full schedule of daily departures between the two cities, with trains running every 15-30 minutes. Driving between Florence and Rome takes about 3.5 hours if you stay on the autostrada, the Italian equivalent of an interstate highway. There are also several flights a day connecting the two cities. Read more
How to get from Florence to Bologna
It can take a mere 35 minutes to get from Florence to Bologna, making the 66-mile (106 km) trip between the two cities a popular itinerary item. For cities like these, with restricted driving access for non-residents (ZTL zones) in the center and expensive tolls, especially those across Northern and Central Italy, the train is the best mode of transport; Bologna and Florence are no exception. Trenitalia's high-speed frecciarossa gets you to Bologna in under 40 minutes, an impressive feat considering the 67 miles (108 km) covered. Read more
How to get from Venice to Florence
Venice and Florence are just 167 miles (269 km) apart, which makes it easy to visit both iconic cities on the same trip. High-speed trains make the journey in just over two hours, with many departures available each day. Traveling by bus is a low-cost option, especially good if you buy your tickets far in... Read more
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