How do I organize my trip to Italy?

How to plan an Italy trip
  1. Step 1 – Decide when you want to go and your budget.
  2. Step 2 – Do some preliminary research and preparation.
  3. Step 3 – Confirm your itinerary.
  4. Step 4 – Book your flights, inbound travel & insurance.
  5. Step 5 – Book accommodation and transport.
  6. Step 6 – Book Attractions, tours and activities.




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How to plan an Italy trip
  1. Step 1 – Decide when you want to go and your budget.
  2. Step 2 – Do some preliminary research and preparation.
  3. Step 3 – Confirm your itinerary.
  4. Step 4 – Book your flights, inbound travel & insurance.
  5. Step 5 – Book accommodation and transport.
  6. Step 6 – Book Attractions, tours and activities.


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Italy Itinerary
  1. 4 days: Rome, Florence.
  2. 6 days, add: Venice.
  3. 8 days: Cinque Terre.
  4. 10 days, add: Siena.
  5. 13 days, add: Sorrento, Naples, Pompeii, Amalfi Coast.
  6. 16 days, add: Milan, Lake Como (Varenna)
  7. 19 days, add: Padua, Volterra, Orvieto and Civita di Bagnoregio.
  8. 21 days, add: Dolomites, or slow down.


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First port of call for many travelers is Rome, Italy's charismatic capital. You'll never be able to cover all of its monuments and masterpieces but there are some you won't want to miss. The Colosseum and Pantheon are obvious highlights, along with the Roman Forum and Palatino.

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Overall, Florence is one of Italy's best cities to visit for first timers who love to immerse themselves in new cultures. Wondering where to stay in Florence (or where to stay in Tuscany, Italy's famous countryside)? Our guides offer a rundown of the best places to stay.

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While you can make local friends on trains or experience rural life on a road trip, there's no better way to see Italy than with the help of a local tour guide.

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If you ask locals “Do you tip in Italy?”, they'll explain that while they sometimes leave a small tip, it's generally not necessary. In Italy, gratuity (or una mancia, pronounced oo-nah MAN-chah) is considered a bonus for exceptional service. And it's not often that you'll find a tip jar at a register.

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You'll also likely find Italy to be less expensive than other popular European destinations such as the UK or Scandinavia. On average you can expect a trip to Italy to cost €70-295 per person per day (around $74 to $310 USD).

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As a general rule, if you are traveling between cities and major towns then the best way to travel around Italy is by train. If you want to explore the countryside and small villages you will need to rent a car.

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  • I'd probably skip photos at the Trevi Fountain. ...
  • The Spanish Steps are iconic, but I'd go somewhere quieter and just as beautiful next time. ...
  • I wouldn't spend too much time in Piazza San Marco or at the Rialto Bridge. ...
  • Our Cinque Terre itinerary would've been much better if we adjusted our itinerary to avoid crowds.


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Traveling Italy by train is more cheap and convenient than by car. In fact, traveling by car can be quite expensive for tourists.

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How to Plan a Vacation
  1. Learn from the best. ...
  2. Make a list for everything. ...
  3. Get digital. ...
  4. Set reminders for yourself. ...
  5. Scope out the best deals. ...
  6. Block off planning time. ...
  7. Save favorite places to Google Maps. ...
  8. Follow the news.


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