How To Spend 14 Days In Italy - 5 Unique Itineraries

Frequently topping polls of the most beautiful countries in the world, Italy is a diverse destination that deserves repeat visits. That said, it’s perfectly possible to pack plenty of unforgettable experiences into a 2-week journey. The question is, how to choose where to go? Read on to discover our unique, fully customizable 14 days Italy itineraries.

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Itinerary #1: From Venice to Florence: A Grand Tour of Northern Italy

From the canals of Venice and the coastline of Cinque Terre to the designer boutiques of Milan and the streets of Florence, Northern Italy has plenty to offer. Experience it all with this comprehensive 14-day trip.

On the first day, you will be transferred to your hotel. On the second day, you will be met by a private guide and taken on a beautiful Venice city tour. On the third day, you will embark on a trip to the enchanting islands of Burano and Murano.

The fourth day is reserved for exploration and leisure in Venice. On the fifth day, you will enjoy a journey by train, arriving in Milan. The remainder of the day is yours to explore Milan. Your guide will accompany you on a walking tour of Milan on the sixth day.

Embark on a train journey to Como on the seventh day. Take advantage of the day to soak up the atmosphere of this beautiful region. On the eighth day, you will enjoy a short ride to Lugano, Switzerland. On day nine, treat yourself to a boat trip on Lake Como. Then enjoy a leisurely tenth day.

Your driver will transfer you to the railway station on the eleventh day for your onward journey to Cinque Terre. Embark on an exciting adventure to explore the picturesque villages of Cinque Terre on day twelve.

The thirteenth day is yours to spend at your leisure. On day fourteen, you will be transferred to the airport for your departure flight. Read more.

Gondolas in Venice © Shutterstock

Gondolas in Venice © Shutterstock

Itinerary overview

Check this overview of the 14 days Italy itinerary.

    Day one

  • Arrival in Venice
  • Overnight in Venice

    Day two

  • Sightseeing tour in Venice
  • Overnight in Venice

    Day three

  • Murano and Burano boat tour
  • Overnight in Venice

    Day four

  • Free day in Venice
  • Overnight in Venice

    Day five

  • Train to Milan, and free time in the city
  • Overnight in Milan

    Day six

  • Sightseeing tour in Milan
  • Overnight in Milan

    Day seven

  • Train to Lake Como
  • Overnight in Como

    Day eight

  • Lugano and Lakeside villages
  • Overnight in Como

    Day nine

  • Lake Como boat tour
  • Overnight in Como

    Day ten

  • Free day in Como
  • Overnight in Como

    Day eleven

  • Train to Cinque Terre
  • Overnight in La Spezia

    Day twelve

  • Exploring Cinque Terre and around by train
  • Overnight in La Spezia

    Day thirteen

  • Free day in Cinque Terre
  • Overnight in La Spezia

    Day fourteen

  • Transfer and departure from Florence

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Cinque Terre National Park UNESCO World Heritage Site, Liguria, Italy

Cinque Terre National Park UNESCO World Heritage Site, Liguria, Italy

Itinerary #2: classic Italy - Rome, Florence & Venice

This 14-day Itinerary is for everyone - learn how to cook pasta in Rome, sample the best gelato in Florence, hike Cinque Terre and explore Venice on your own. This trip is packed with highlights for the whole family.

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On day one you'll be transferred to your hotel, and the rest of the day is yours to enjoy at leisure. The second day is dedicated to the Colosseum and Forum Romanum.

Join a small group cooking tour on the third day. On day four you will travel to Florence via high-speed train. Explore Florence leisurely on an e-bike on the fifth day.

Join a cooking class in central Florence on the sixth day of the journey. On day seven you will experience the beauty of Chianti's rolling hills and indulge in its flavours.

Take a regional train from Florence to La Spezia and enjoy the eighth day at leisure. Enjoy a guided hike from Monterosso to Corniglia, experiencing the stunning coastal Blue Trail on day nine.

Day ten is for leisure, exploring and relaxing.

Travel to Venice by train on day eleven and experience a private walking tour of the city. Take advantage of day twelve, and spend it at leisure in Venice. Enjoy day thirteen at leisure, bidding farewell to Italy.

Your final day concludes with a private transfer from your hotel to the airport for your departure flight. Read more.

Colosseum, Rome © Farbregas Hareluya/Shutterstock

Colosseum, Rome © Fabregas Hareluya/Shutterstock

Itinerary overview

Check this overview of the 14 days Italy itinerary.

    Day one

  • Arrival in Rome
  • Overnight in Rome

    Day two

  • Colosseum half-day tour
  • Overnight in Rome

    Day three

  • Traditional cooking class & market visit
  • Overnight in Venice

    Day four

  • Transfer to Florence
  • Overnight in Florence

    Day five

  • E-bike tour of Florence
  • Overnight in Florence

    Day six

  • Traditional Pizza & Gelato making
  • Overnight in Florence

    Day seven

  • Chianti wines and olive oil tour
  • Overnight in Florence

    Day eight

  • from Florence to Lerici - La Spezia region
  • Overnight in Lerici

    Day nine

  • Sentiero Azzurro hiking tour
  • Overnight in Lerici

    Day ten

  • Day at leisure at Lerici
  • Overnight in Lerici

    Day eleven

  • Train to Venice
  • Overnight in Venice

    Day twelve

  • Venice walking tour and gondola ride
  • Overnight in Venice

    Day thirteen

  • Day at leisure
  • Overnight in Venice

    Day fourteen

  • Transfer to the airport

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Uffizi art gallery in Florence, Tuscany, Italy

Uffizi art gallery in Florence, Tuscany, Italy

Itinerary #3: highlights of Italy - Rome, Amalfi Coast, Cinque Terre and more

This 2 week Italy itinerary is nothing short of highlights: spend the first few nights in the capital city of Rome before moving down south to Naples. From here, you will discover the Amalfi Coast before heading to Florence.

On the first day, you will be collected at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Explore the Colosseum and Forum Romanum in a small group tour on the second day.

On the third day, you will discover the Vatican on a half-day tour. Travel to Naples by train and experience the birthplace of Pizza on day four.

On day five you will join a local guide to explore the heart of Naples. Visit Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius on day six.

A journey along the picturesque Amalfi Coast awaits you on day seven. Board a high-speed train to Florence on the eighth day. On day nine embark on a guided tour of Florence.

Travel to La Spezia, and enjoy your tenth day in leisure time. On day eleven, you will join a full-day tour of Cinque Terre with a private guide and a Cinque Terre card.

Days twelve and thirteen a dedicated to Milan. Take a train to Milan and spend the day at leisure. Then explore Milan on a group tour.

Depart from Milan on the last day of your Italian trip with a private transfer to the airport or train station, bidding farewell to Italy. Read more.

Positano, italy. Amalfi Coast © iacomino FRiMAGES/Shutterstock

Positano, Italy. Amalfi Coast © iacomino FRiMAGES/Shutterstock

Itinerary overview

Check this overview of the 14 days Italy itinerary.

    Day one

  • Arrival in Rome
  • Overnight in Rome

    Day two

  • Colosseum half-day tour
  • Overnight in Rome

    Day three

  • Vatican half-day tour
  • Overnight in Venice

    Day four

  • Transfer to Naples
  • Overnight in Naples

    Day five

  • panoramic tour in Naples
  • Overnight in Naples

    Day six

  • Pompeii & Vesuvius with wine tasting or pizza lunch
  • Overnight in Florence

    Day seven

  • Sorrento, Positano & Amalfi day trip
  • Overnight in Naples

    Day eight

  • Transfer to Florence
  • Overnight in Florence

    Day nine

  • Transfer to La Spezia
  • Overnight in Lerici

    Day ten

  • Day at leisure at Cinque Terre
  • Overnight in Lerici

    Day eleven

  • Exploring Cinque Terre and around
  • Overnight in Lerici

    Day twelve

  • Transfer to Milan
  • Overnight in Milan

    Day thirteen

  • Best of Milan walking tour
  • Overnight in Milan

    Day fourteen

  • Transfer to the airport in Milan

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Bridge Naviglio, Milan, Italy @ Shutterstock

Itinerary #4: A delightful family journey through Italy

Embark on a remarkable 14-day family adventure through Italy, immersing yourselves in a world of culinary delights, historical wonders, and breathtaking landscapes.

Arrive in Rome on day one, where you will be transferred to your hotel. On the second day, join a small group tour of the Colosseum and Forum Romanum. Day three promises an exciting culinary experience as you join a small group cooking tour in Rome.

Travel to Florence via train on the fourth day. On day five, embark on an e-bike tour of Florence in a small group. Day six offers a hands-on experience as you join a 3-hour cooking class in central Florence.

Indulge in the beauty of Chianti's rolling hills on day seven with a half-day tour. Take a regional train from Florence to La Spezia, and enjoy the eighth day at your leisure.

On day nine, go on a privately guided hike from Monterosso to Corniglia, traversing the stunning coastal Blue Trail. Day ten invites you to explore and relax at your own pace.

Travel to Venice by train on day eleven and embark on a private walking tour. Make the most of day twelve, spending it at leisure in Venice.

On day thirteen, enjoy a day of leisure, bidding farewell to Italy on your own terms. Conclude your Italian adventure on the final day with a private transfer from your hotel to the airport.

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St Peter Cathedral, Vatican, Rome, Italy @ Shutterstock

Itinerary overview

Check this overview of the 14 days Italy itinerary.

    Day one

  • Arrival in Rome
  • Overnight in Rome

    Day two

  • Colosseum and Forum Romanum tour
  • Overnight in Rome

    Day three

  • Traditional cooking tour in Rome
  • Overnight in Rome

    Day four

  • Transfer to Florence
  • Overnight in Florence

    Day five

  • E-bike tour of Florence
  • Overnight in Florence

    Day six

  • Traditional Pizza & Gelato cooking class in Florence
  • Overnight in Florence

    Day seven

  • Chianti wines and olive oil tour
  • Overnight in Florence

    Day eight

  • Transfer to Cinque Terre
  • Overnight in Cinque Terre

    Day nine

  • guided hike from Monterosso to Corniglia
  • Overnight in Cinque Terre

    Day ten

  • Day at leisure at Cinque Terre
  • Overnight in Cinque Terre

    Day eleven

  • Train to Venice
  • Overnight in Venice

    Day twelve

  • Day at leisure
  • Overnight in Venice

    Day thirteen

  • Venice islands
  • Overnight in Venice

    Day fourteen

  • Transfer to the airport
Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Flower in Florence © Shutterstock

Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Flower in Florence © Shutterstock

Itinerary #5: Experience the splendours of Northern Italy

Experience a mesmerizing 14-day Italy itinerary through the enchanting region of Northern Italy. Explore its captivating history, breathtaking landscapes, and cultural gems.

On the first day, you will arrive at Venice's Marco Polo Airport, where you will be transferred to your hotel. On the second day, indulge in a delicious breakfast before a private guided tour of Venice.

On the third day, venture out to the captivating islands of Burano and Murano. Take the fourth day to explore Venice at your own pace.

On the fifth day, bid farewell to Venice and go on a comfortable train journey to Milan. Your sixth day begins with a captivating walking tour of Milan.

Journey to the picturesque region of Como on the seventh day. On the eighth day, continue your exploration with a short ride to Lugano, Switzerland, a town nestled on the shores of Lake Lugano.

Day nine presents an opportunity to indulge in a guided boat trip on Lake Como. On the tenth day, enjoy a leisurely pace in one of the world's most beautiful destinations.

Your driver will transfer you to the railway station on the eleventh day, where you will start a scenic train journey to Cinque Terre. Spend the twelfth day exploring the picturesque villages, hiking along the rugged coastline.

On the thirteenth day, enjoy a day of leisure, allowing you to relax, explore more of Cinque Terre. Finish your trip on day fourteen as you are collected and transferred to the airport.

St Mark's Square from the Grand canal. Venice, Italy © volkova natalia/Shutterstock

St Mark's Square from the Grand Canal. Venice, Italy © volkova natalia/Shutterstock

Itinerary overview

Check this overview of the 14 days Italy itinerary.

    Day one

  • Arrival in Venice
  • Overnight in Venice

    Day two

  • Guided city tour in Venice
  • Overnight in Venice

    Day three

  • boat trip to Burano and Murano
  • Overnight in Venice

    Day four

  • Free day in Venice
  • Overnight in Venice

    Day five

  • Transfer to Milan
  • Overnight in Milan

    Day six

  • Guided city tour in Milan
  • Overnight in Milan

    Day seven

  • Transfer to the Como region
  • Overnight in Como

    Day eight

  • Lake Lugano
  • Overnight in Como

    Day nine

  • boat trip on Lake Como
  • Overnight in Como

    Day ten

  • Day at leisure at Lake Como
  • Overnight in Como

    Day eleven

  • Train to Cinque Terre
  • Overnight in Cinque Terre

    Day twelve

  • Exploring the Cinque Terre
  • Overnight in Cinque Terre

    Day thirteen

  • Free day in Cinque Terre
  • Overnight in Cinque Terre

    Day fourteen

  • Transfer to the airport and departure
Vernazza in Cinque Terre © Dreamstime

Cinque Terre, Italy

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