Italy Cultural Tour 14-Days
By Patrick Hurley • Jun 24, 2026Want an itinerary built around your preferences?
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Free to useDay 1
Jan 1
- Ease into Rome with Pantheon, then drift to Trevi Fountain and Piazza Navona.
- Reservation reminder: none needed; keep the day unhurried.
Day 2
Jan 2
- Dive into ancient Rome at Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill.
- Reservation reminder: book timed Colosseum/Forum access in advance.
Day 3
Jan 3
- Spend the morning at Vatican Museums, continue to Saint Peter’s Basilica, and end near Castel Sant'Angelo.
- Reservation reminder: reserve Vatican Museums entry and check basilica queue times.
Day 4
Jan 4
- Keep it local with Trastevere, then head to Pincian Terrace for a gentle view break.
- Reservation reminder: no bookings required; plan for a relaxed pace.
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Day 5
Jan 5
- Travel to Florence, then orient gently around Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Piazza della Signoria, Uffizi Galleries, Ponte Vecchio, and Piazzale Michelangelo.
- Reservation reminder: confirm train tickets and consider Uffizi timing if you want inside access.
Day 6
Jan 6
- Head into Tuscany via CHIANTI WINE TOUR, with stops in San Gimignano and Monteriggioni.
- Reservation reminder: book the winery lunch/tour and any guided excursion seats ahead of time.
Day 7
Jan 8
- Arrive in Salerno and keep the day light after the transfer.
- Reservation reminder: confirm the train arrival window and a simple dinner close to the hotel.
Day 8
Jan 9
- Glide by ferry/bus to Amalfi, then continue up to Ravello for a slower hilltown afternoon.
- Reservation reminder: book any ferry/bus connections and a Ravello lunch or terrace table ahead.
Day 9
Jan 10
- Spend a relaxed day in Positano with time for the beach, cliffside views, and unhurried wandering.
- Reservation reminder: prebook beach club access or a seaside lunch if you want a guaranteed spot.
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Day 10
Jan 11
- Keep Sorrento easy, then use Capri only if ferry conditions cooperate; stay flexible and rely on public transport.
- Reservation reminder: check ferry forecasts, reserve the earliest workable boat, and keep a backup plan in Sorrento.
Day 11
Jan 12
- Take the long train transfer from Salerno to Varenna and end with a quiet lakeside evening.
- Reservation reminder: book the cross-country rail early and consider seat reservations plus a lakeview dinner.
Day 12
Jan 13
- Ferry over to Bellagio and pair it with Villa Monastero for a classic central Lake Como day.
- Reservation reminder: secure ferry timing and villa tickets in advance, especially in peak season.
Day 13
Jan 14
- Keep the pace gentle in Varenna, with optional Como or a short scenic viewpoint like Castello di Vezio.
- Reservation reminder: hold a flexible ferry plan and only lock in extras if weather looks settled.
Day 14
Jan 15
- Waterfront morning in Varenna, then choose Villa Monastero garden or Castello di Vezio if you have the energy, leave the afternoon open for an optional ferry to Bellagio or Como, and end with a scenic farewell dinner by the lake.
- Reservation reminder: book dinner and any ferry/ticketed visits ahead of time if possible.
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