Italy 10-Day Trips & Itineraries

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Italy’s rich culture, diverse landscapes, and wealth of history mean it has something to suit the preferences of any traveler. In 10 days you can enjoy any kind of Italian excursion, be it hiking through the northern Dolomites, enjoying a food and wine tour of Tuscany, or embarking on a family adventure through Italy’s most famous cities. Beach lovers needn’t feel left out, either, as the turquoise waters and golden beaches of Puglia are delicious in summer.

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Tre Cime di Lavaredo
Map of Dolomites High Traverse - 10 Days
Dolomites High Traverse - 10 Days

Traverse the northern Dolomites starting at the Tre Cime di Lavaredo, three of the range's most famous peaks, and make your way to the Grupo Latemar near Bolzano. You'll hike through a number of national parks, crossing desert rocklands, forests, and green pastures as you travel the cultural and historic border between Europe's southern Latin and northern Germanic regions.

Savor evening aperitivo in Bologna
Map of Food & Wine in Italy: Bologna, Florence & Rome - 10 Days
Food & Wine in Italy: Bologna, Florence & Rome - 10 Days

Savor the highlights of Emilia-Romagna, Tuscany, and Lazio with this foodie trip that begins in Bologna for the best in regional cheese and prosciutto. Then, it's off to explore Florence's Renaissance gems and sample artisan olive oil and focaccia. Sip Chianti and tour hilltop towns laden with vineyards before perfecting your pizza-making skills in Rome, where you'll step back in time to explore the city's extraordinary ancient ruins and taste the perfect gelato.

A winding road leading to a Tuscan villa
Map of Explore Tuscany: Florence, Siena, Pisa, & Lucca - 10 Days
Explore Tuscany: Florence, Siena, Pisa, & Lucca - 10 Days

If you only have 10 days to spend in Italy, this is the tour for you. Start in Florence to see Renaissance works by da Vinci and other artists in the Uffizi Gallery, then head to Pisa to climb the famous leaning tower. Continue to the Tuscan countryside to see the medieval city of Siena, and end in Lucca, where 11th-century churches and the perfect plate of handmade pasta await.

Sunset over Venice
Map of 10 Days in Italy & Greece - 5 Unique Itinerary Ideas
10 Days in Italy & Greece - 5 Unique Itinerary Ideas

Ten days may seem like a short time to see both Italy and Greece, but you'll still get to experience all the main destinations, with enough time for a beach day or two. Focus your trip on a particular theme—like history, wine, or family—to fully immerse yourself in your favorite day-to-day adventures. Regardless of which itinerary you choose, it's easy to modify any of these trips to give you a bit more time in your favorite places.

The Roman Forum
Map of 10 Days in Italy - 5 Unique Itinerary Ideas
10 Days in Italy - 5 Unique Itinerary Ideas

Many travelers with 10 days to spend in Italy choose to explore two to three cities or regions—you can easily see the top sights in Venice, Florence, Rome, adding the Amalfi Coast for good measure. Or, take a food-focused trip that includes detours to Chianti and Parma. Another option? Immerse in the culture and nature of one region with a tour around Sicily or a hiking adventure in the Dolomites. Read on for five unique itineraries.

Say hello to the Duomo in Florence
Map of 10 Days in Italy - 4 Family-Friendly Itineraries
10 Days in Italy - 4 Family-Friendly Itineraries

With thousands of years of cultural and culinary history, Italy offers plenty to take in. In 10 days, you can choose to go deep on a particular region or hop between the high points. If you prefer the latter, check out our spin through Venice, Florence, and Rome ideal for school-age children, or take babies and toddlers to Rome and Sorrento with the help of private tours. If you'd rather specialize, try a road trip through Tuscany and Lakes Como and Garda or an adventure trip that will see you sailing over Tuscany and Veneto via bike, hot air balloon, and more.

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Travel specialist Eirini Daouka
active 2 hours ago

Eirini Daouka

I was born in Thessaloniki, Greece's second largest and —to my belief— most vibrant city, and a gastronomic paradise. I always loved being a traveler of my own birthplace, collecting all the city...

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Travel specialist Leslie Tranchina
active 10 hours ago

Leslie Tranchina

Born and raised in the heart of Italy, in Bologna—a city perfectly nestled between the Dolomites and Rome—I have always been passionate about nature, hiking, culture, and savoring incredible food....

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Travel specialist Eleonora Arrigoni
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Eleonora Arrigoni

Born and raised in Milan, I graduated in Tourism Sciences and Local Community. Passionate about the travel industry from a young age, I explored the world of luxury hospitality between Dubai and...

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Travel specialist Fabio Ilardi
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Fabio Ilardi

Originally from Italy, I lived and worked in 6 different countries and traveled across about 40 more around the globe. During my travels, I love to interact with local people, visit monuments and...

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Trip Reviews for Italy

The latest reviews by travelers who booked their trip on kimkim

Great trip on little notice!
Italy | Sep 25 - Oct 1, 2025

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Ryan M.
Murrysville, PA | Reviewed on Oct 08, 2025

Great trip on little notice! Eleonora and the Kim Kim team were able to help me put together a great trip to Italy with very short notice. The hotels, transfers and tours were absolutely spot on. While in country Lorenzo offered excellent communication to ensure we connected with our tour guides and transfers. Meravigliosa!

Local specialist: Eleonora Arrigoni

Stress Free Honeymoon!
Italy | Sep 25 - Oct 7, 2025

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Kristen K.
Flagami, FL | Reviewed on Oct 08, 2025
We had the most wonderful, stress free honeymoon in Italy thanks to kimkim and local Italy-based team! There was incredible communication from the initial inquiry through small day-to-day changes throughout our trip. The team perfectly matched our wants and wishes and went above and beyond to find us unique, highly recommended activities and hotels. We appreciated having help with transfers to and from activities and different locations, making this a very stress free trip! We will definitely... Read more

We had the most wonderful, stress free honeymoon in Italy thanks to kimkim and local Italy-based team! There was incredible communication from the initial inquiry through small day-to-day changes throughout our trip. The team perfectly matched our wants and wishes and went above and beyond to find us unique, highly recommended activities and hotels. We appreciated having help with transfers to and from activities and different locations, making this a very stress free trip! We will definitely use kimkim to help plan future vacations!

Hotel Review
Sorrento City Hotel
Sorrento

Clean, modern rooms. Great location. Yummy breakfast. Helpful staff!

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Local specialist: Elisa Sciabica
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Elisa Sciabica
Local specialist in Milan | Replied on Oct 08, 2025

Dear Kristen,

Thank you so much for your beautiful message! We’re absolutely thrilled to hear that you had such an amazing and stress-free honeymoon in Italy. Knowing that you felt fully supported and that everything went smoothly truly makes us proud and happy.

It was a real pleasure organizing your trip and being part of such a special occasion. We can’t wait to help you plan your next adventure!

Warmest wishes,
Elisa

Amazing Honeymoon in Italy
Italy | Sep 29 - Oct 5, 2025

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Kailey B.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Oct 07, 2025
We booked through Kim Kim with the help of Tazos! Everything he helped us book was incredible from all transportation and hotels to incredible activities! The hotels chosen for us were perfect and definitely took into account our preferences of being in small boutique hotels within walking distance from many attractions. We even had a local driver ask us if we had been to Italy before because of how good our selection of hotel was! All of the activities booked for us were so fun and well... Read more

We booked through Kim Kim with the help of Tazos! Everything he helped us book was incredible from all transportation and hotels to incredible activities! The hotels chosen for us were perfect and definitely took into account our preferences of being in small boutique hotels within walking distance from many attractions. We even had a local driver ask us if we had been to Italy before because of how good our selection of hotel was! All of the activities booked for us were so fun and well done! Tazos and his team were so great to work with and really helped us plan our honeymoon with no stress! Overall we had such an amazing honeymoon and would definitely recommend!

Activity Review
Trastevere Afternoon Food Tour & Wine Experience
Trastevere Afternoon Food Tour & Wine Experience
Rome

This was a really great tour! The guide was so knowledgeable and taught us lots of fun and interesting things about the food and wine in Italy! All of the food was incredible! This tour was definitely a highlight of our trip!

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Local specialist: Tasos Mylonas

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