The right trip, at the right length
Not every itinerary suits every traveler. Match a route to the days you have — a fast weekend in Rome, a classic city triangle, or a slow sweep south — and you'll see Italy at the pace it repays.
Every itinerary at a glance
Filter by length or focus to find the route that fits your trip.
Colosseum, Vatican and Trastevere in a fast weekend — with every booking you need to make.
Read the guideFlorence's Renaissance art, Siena's medieval streets, and a day in Chianti wine country.
Read the guideThe classic high-speed triangle — Rome, Florence and Venice in seven well-paced days.
Read the guideMilan and Lake Como to Rome and the Amalfi Coast on a north-to-south grand tour.
Read the guideNaples, the Amalfi Coast, Matera and a full Sicily loop — southern Italy at depth.
Read the guideVenice, Verona and the lakes — Garda and Como by rail and ferry in seven days.
Read the guideThe whole country in three weeks, from the Alps and Venice to Rome, Naples and Sicily.
Read the guideIconic cities, packed days
History and highlights on a fast weekend or a classic one-week triangle.
Colosseum, Vatican and Trastevere in a fast weekend — with every booking you need to make.
Read the guideThe classic high-speed triangle — Rome, Florence and Venice in seven well-paced days.
Read the guideVenice, Verona and the lakes — Garda and Como by rail and ferry in seven days.
Read the guideEat your way across a region
Renaissance art, medieval hill towns and Chianti vineyards in five unhurried days.
Florence's Renaissance art, Siena's medieval streets, and a day in Chianti wine country.
Read the guidePrepare the trip — and the house
A little planning before you leave makes a longer itinerary effortless.
High-speed fares on Trenitalia and Italo climb as departure nears. Lock in your city-to-city trains ...
Long itineraries move between cities by train, so a wheeled carry-on beats a checked bag. Build a ca...
For longer trips, unplug electronics and switch off the water heater, AC and any standby devices. It...
A trusted house or pet sitter is worth every penny on a two-plus-week trip. At minimum, ask a neighb...
A longer itinerary needs protection
Travel with confidence
Protect the whole journey
From a cancelled day trip to medical care abroad, insurance keeps a long route on track.
Protect Your Trip-
Trip cancellation
Prepaid hotels, trains and tours are recoverable when plans change.
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Emergency evacuation
Pays for transport to proper care in a serious emergency.
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Trip interruption
Covers cutting a trip short and getting home without a loss.
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Medical care
Covers doctor visits and hospital stays while you're away from home.
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Lost or delayed luggage
Replaces essentials when a bag goes missing between cities.
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Rental car and activities
Protects a rental car deposit and prepaid adventure bookings.
Two weeks and beyond
A north-to-south grand tour or a full Sicily sweep for travelers with time to spare.
Milan and Lake Como to Rome and the Amalfi Coast on a north-to-south grand tour.
Read the guideNaples, the Amalfi Coast, Matera and a full Sicily loop — southern Italy at depth.
Read the guideThe whole country in three weeks, from the Alps and Venice to Rome, Naples and Sicily.
Read the guideEvery great trip starts with a plan
Pick your length, build your route, and travel protected.
- Choose your length, then your theme
- Reserve trains and top tickets early
- Cover the trip before you leave