the ultimate Italy two weeks itinerary.
If you have two weeks in Italy, this is a great itinerary that will take you through the main cities, with some time to wind down in between. This itinerary is ideal if you haven’t visited Italy yet, but if you have, don’t you worry, you still have plenty of options!
First things first, land in Milan.
Allow yourself one full day in Milan, where you should visit the Duomo di Milano, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele, if you love art definitely head to Pinacoteca di Brera.
Have an aperitivo and dinner at Navigli, the canal district and take a cruise over the water.
From Milan, it’s time to head to Lake Como.
There is a direct train which takes about an hour, I would personally spent time between Bellagio and Varenna.
Spend two nights in Lake Como, stroll trough the picturesque towns, visit some of the most famous villas and take a boat tour.
Time to head to Venice! From Lake Como, take the train back to Milan, and changeover to a high speed train to get to Venice.
I recommend spending three nights in Venice.
On day one, visit the St. Mark’s Basilica and Bell Tower located in St. Mark’s square. After lunch, head to the Bridge of Sighs for one of the best views in the city.
On day two, take a day trip to the towns of Murano and Burano, famous for their hand blown glass objects and coloured houses.
Use day three to visit Ponte dell’Accademia (picture above) and perhaps take a gondola ride.
From Venice, take the high speed train to Florence.
Allow two nights for Florence, pre book a visit to the Uffizi Gallery, visit Piazza del Duomo, Piazza della Signoria and stroll in Lungarno, and yes, these are just highlights!
There is no better way to experience Italy than exploring the little towns along the way.
From Florence, rent a car and drive to some of the scenic places in Tuscany. I recommend two to three nights in the Tuscan countryside.
Take the time to explore the towns of San Gimignano, Siena, Cetona, and perhaps organise a trip to a winery or two. This is your time to relax!
If you don’t plan on driving, you can take a day trip from Florence and still enjoy Tuscany.
Our last stop of this trip will be Rome. From the Tuscan countryside, either drive, or take a train from Florence direct to Rome.
I would spend three to four nights in Rome to be able to see all the beauty that the city has to offer. From Colosseum to Trevi’s Fountain, from the Vaticans to Spanish Steps.
As you may or may not know, I have created a guide specifically for Rome, which contains everything you will need for your trip to Rome. Local restaurants, best tours and experiences, day trips, best shopping and more.
Time to depart from Rome.
Have more time?
You can visit the Amalfi Coast and Sorrento (my personal favourite). If you’d like me to make a post about the ideal Amalfi Coast Itinerary, let me know in the comments below.
I truly hope you enjoyed this article! Leave a comment if you have any questions.
with love,
your italian bestie xx
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