Italy
Long lunches, old cities, a coastline that goes on.
- From Delhi
- 8–10 hrs
- Ideal length
- 9–12 days
- Best time
- Apr–Jun · Sep–Oct
- Good for
- Honeymoons · Families · Celebrations
Why Italy
Italy is best taken in pieces: Rome and Florence for history, Venice for two quiet nights, then the Amalfi Coast or Lake Como to slow down. We keep transfers short and build in afternoons with nothing planned.
Plan a journey to ItalyMost visited places in Italy
The placesworth the journey.
Colosseum and Roman Forum
Opened in 80 AD, the Colosseum once held fifty thousand spectators for gladiatorial games and public spectacles. Beside it, the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill preserve the temples, triumphal arches and imperial palaces that formed the political heart of the ancient city.
Our tip Book a guided entry that includes the arena floor or underground chambers, and visit the Palatine first, while the Colosseum queues are still forming.
Vatican Museums and St Peter's
Corridors of tapestries, maps and classical sculpture lead to the Raphael Rooms and finally the Sistine Chapel, where Michelangelo painted the ceiling and the Last Judgement. Next door, St Peter's Basilica holds his Pietà beneath a dome that can be climbed for views over Rome.
Our tip Choose an early-entry private tour before public opening, and cover shoulders and knees for both the Sistine Chapel and St Peter's.
Florence's Duomo and the Uffizi
Brunelleschi's terracotta dome, still the largest masonry dome ever built, rises above Florence, the city where the Renaissance took shape. A short walk away, the Uffizi Gallery holds Botticelli's Birth of Venus alongside works by Leonardo, Michelangelo and Caravaggio, while the Accademia shelters Michelangelo's David.
Our tip Dome climbs and Uffizi entries sell out weeks ahead in summer, so reserve both as soon as travel dates are fixed.
Venice
Built on more than a hundred islands, Venice is laced with canals and crossed by some four hundred bridges. St Mark's Basilica gleams with Byzantine mosaics, the Doge's Palace connects to the Bridge of Sighs, and the Grand Canal is lined with centuries of palazzo façades.
Our tip Explore Dorsoduro and Cannaregio after the day visitors leave, and check the city's access fee calendar for peak-season day trips.
Amalfi Coast
Pastel villages cling to cliffs above the Tyrrhenian Sea, linked by a single winding road. Positano tumbles to its beach, Amalfi is crowned by a striped cathedral, and Ravello, high above the water, offers villa gardens and terraces with sweeping views of the coast.
Our tip Travel between villages by private boat rather than road in summer; it is faster, calmer and shows the coast at its best.
Lake Como
A deep, slender lake framed by mountains, Como has drawn aristocrats and artists to its shores for centuries. Bellagio sits on the point where the lake divides, and villa gardens such as Villa del Balbianello and Villa Carlotta descend in terraces to the water.
Our tip Book a private boat with a skipper for a half day, timing the trip for late afternoon when the light softens on the villas.
Italy itinerary
Six days in Italy
Rome, Florence and Venice joined by high-speed train, with a day in the Tuscan countryside between them.
A starting point, not a package: we reshape the days around your dates, pace and who is travelling.
Shape this itinerary- Day01
Rome · Arrival and an evening walk
A private driver meets you at Fiumicino and brings you into the historic centre. In the evening, walk from the Pantheon to Piazza Navona and the Trevi Fountain, when the stone glows under lamplight.
- Day02
Rome · Vatican and ancient Rome
Begin with an early private tour of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel, then St Peter's Basilica. After lunch, a guide leads you through the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.
- Day03
Florence · The Renaissance city
Take the high-speed train to Florence, a journey of about an hour and a half. Spend the afternoon at the Uffizi and the Duomo, then watch the sun set over the Arno from Piazzale Michelangelo.
- Day04
Tuscany · Chianti and San Gimignano
A private driver takes you through the Chianti hills to a family estate for a cellar visit and lunch among the vines. Continue to medieval San Gimignano and its towers before returning to Florence in the evening.
- Day05
Venice · The Grand Canal
A two-hour train journey brings you to Venice, where a private water taxi carries you to your hotel. Spend the afternoon at St Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace, followed by a gondola ride through quieter canals.
- Day06
Departure · Water taxi to the airport
Enjoy a final coffee overlooking the lagoon, then cross by private water taxi to Marco Polo Airport for your onward flight.
Things to do in Italy
What we'd planfor you.
Rome & the Vatican
Early or private entry, before the crowds.
Tuscany
Villas, vineyards and hill towns.
Venice
Two quiet nights, ideally midweek.
Amalfi by boat
Positano, Capri and lunch on the water.
Best time to visit Italy
April to June and September to October. The coast is at its best from May to September; cities are pleasant in spring and autumn.
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Longer journeys including Italy
Starting points,not packages.
Where to stay in Italy
Rome's historic centre
Staying between the Spanish Steps and Piazza Navona places fountains, churches and restaurants on your doorstep. Best for families and first-time visitors who want to walk everywhere.
Florence, Oltrarno and the river
Across the Ponte Vecchio, Oltrarno is a quieter district of artisan workshops and palazzo hotels with gardens. Honeymooners and repeat visitors appreciate its slower, more local feel.
Venice, San Marco and the Grand Canal
Grand palazzo hotels on the canal give you the city's most famous views and private boat landings. Ideal for VIP clients and couples wanting the classic Venetian experience.
What to eat in Italy
Roman pasta
Cacio e pepe, made with pecorino and black pepper, is the most beloved of Rome's simple pastas and naturally vegetarian. Strict vegetarians should know that traditional pecorino and Parmigiano use animal rennet.
Pizza
Thin and crisp in Rome, soft and blistered in the Neapolitan style elsewhere, a Margherita is a reliable vegetarian meal anywhere in Italy. Kitchens are generally happy to leave out garlic for Jain diners.
Gelato
Look for gelaterie that keep their gelato in covered metal tins rather than towering, brightly coloured mounds. Fruit sorbets such as lemon and mango are usually dairy-free and egg-free.
Cicchetti in Venice
Venetians gather in small wine bars, called bacari, for cicchetti, small bites on bread eaten standing at the counter. Seafood dominates, but grilled vegetables, cheeses and marinated artichokes are always on offer.
Travel tips for Italy
Getting there from India
Flights from Delhi reach Rome or Milan in around eight to ten hours, direct or with one stop. Between cities we use high-speed trains and private transfers.
For travellers from India
Flights from Delhi to Rome or Milan take around eight to nine hours nonstop where available, or a little longer via a Gulf hub, and Italy issues Schengen visas, which should be applied for at least six weeks ahead in summer. Italian menus are easy for vegetarians, with Indian restaurants found in all major cities. A small coperto, or cover charge, appears on most bills, so tipping is not expected, though rounding up is welcome.
Visas & entry
Indian passport holders need a visa for Italy (Schengen). Rules and processing times change, so we confirm the current requirements when you book, prepare the document checklist with you, and help schedule any appointments.
Good to know
Vegetarian Italian food is excellent and easy. Churches require covered shoulders and knees.
Italy tour packages from Delhi
Every Italy holiday package we plan is private, and built around your dates, your pace and the people travelling with you.
Our Italy tour packages from Delhi and across India include return flights, hand-picked hotels with partner privileges where available, private transfers, guided sightseeing where it adds something, visa assistance and 24×7 support while you travel. A typical first visit takes in Colosseum and Roman Forum, Vatican Museums and St Peter's, Florence's Duomo and the Uffizi, Venice, over 9–12 days.
We plan Italy honeymoon packages, family holidays for children and grandparents, milestone celebrations and corporate or incentive trips, with vegetarian and Jain meals arranged in advance. Tell us what you have in mind and a travel designer will shape the itinerary with you.
How long should an Italy trip be?
Ten to twelve days covers Rome, Florence or Venice, and a few days on the coast or a lake.
Is the Amalfi Coast good with young children?
It is beautiful but steep, with many steps. With small children we often suggest Lake Como or Tuscany instead.
When is the best time to visit Italy?
April to June and September to October. The Amalfi Coast is best from May to September; cities are most pleasant in spring and autumn.
What is included in your Italy tour packages from Delhi?
Every Italy package is private and planned around you. It usually includes return flights from Delhi, hand-picked hotels, private airport transfers, sightseeing with private guides where it matters, visa guidance and 24×7 support while you travel. Vegetarian and Jain meals can be arranged in advance.
How many days are enough for Italy?
9–12 days is ideal for a first visit. Our starting itinerary, six days in italy, covers Colosseum and Roman Forum, Vatican Museums and St Peter's, Florence's Duomo and the Uffizi without rushing.
How do I book a Italy holiday package with TRIPPLANNERS?
Share your dates, who is travelling and how you like to travel through our enquiry form, call 011 4550 0000 or WhatsApp +91 98116 16005. A travel designer will come back with a private proposal and refine it with you until it is right.
