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Italy 10 Day Itinerary: The Full Boot
The full boot: Venice, Florence, Rome and the Amalfi Coast in ten days — rail north to south, no backtracking.
7 min read · 10 days · Updated September 8, 2026
- italy
- itinerary
- 10 days
- amalfi
- Destination
- Rome, Italy
- Duration
- 10 days
- Best time
- Apr-Jun
- Style
- Culture · History · Food
- Daily budget
- 130 EUR
Ten days is the full Italian arc: Venice's canals (2 nights), Florence and Tuscany (3), Rome (3), the Amalfi Coast (2) — run north to south with no backtracking, trains for the cities and a ferry-and-bus finale on the coast.
Budget at planning figures — Venice ~€150/day, Florence ~€130, Rome ~€130, Amalfi ~€160: call it €1,400 excluding flights. Open-jaw into Venice and out of Naples is the routing that makes it work.
What this guide covers
10 Days North to South
Venice (1–2), Florence (3–5), Rome (6–8), Amalfi (9–10).
Day 1
Venice — Arrival
Grand Canal vaporetto at dusk, cicchetti crawl.
Day 2
Venice — San Marco & Islands
St Mark's early, Murano and Burano's lagoon afternoon.
Day 3
Florence — Renaissance
Train south; the Duomo's dome, Piazzale Michelangelo sunset.
Day 4
Florence — David & Uffizi
The Accademia at opening, the Uffizi's Botticellis.
Day 5
Tuscany Day
Siena or a Chianti wine route with a driver.
Day 6
Rome — Ancient Core
Train south; Colosseum's late slot, Trastevere dinner.
Day 7
Rome — Vatican
Vatican early entry, St Peter's, the centro's fountains.
Day 8
Rome — Borghese & Piazzas
The gallery's timed hour, Navona and Campo at dusk.
Day 9
To the Amalfi Coast
Train to Salerno, ferry along the cliffs to Positano.
Day 10
Path of the Gods & Departure
The cliff trail morning, NAP airport by evening.
The One-Way Boot
Fly into Venice (VCE), out of Naples (NAP). The Frecciarossa legs run two hours or less; the Rome-to-Salerno leg hands you to the coast ferries. No leg repeats, no city gets less than two nights, and the scenery improves with every transfer.
The Amalfi Finale
Base in Sorrento or Praiano, not Positano (prices without the quiet). The Path of the Gods, Ravello's gardens, and the Capri boat day fill two days. September and early October are the connoisseur's window — warm seas, open hotels, thinner roads.
The Skip List
Milan, Cinque Terre, Sicily, Bologna — all real, all skippable at ten days. The boot is long; this arc is the classics plus the coast done well.
What to know before you go
Rail & booking
- Book every Frecciarossa leg when you book flights.
- Amalfi hotels: book 2–3 months out for May–June and September.
Budget
- About €1,400 for ten days at planning figures, excluding flights.
- The coast is the premium tier; Rome and Florence are the relief.
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Frequently asked questions
Is 10 days enough for Italy?
For the classics plus the Amalfi Coast — yes, paced humanely. Sicily and the north need their own trips.
Which direction, north or south first?
North to south — the coast finale rewards the order, and open-jaw flights make it free.
How much does 10 days in Italy cost?
About €1,400 excluding flights at planning figures, including all rail.