Two-Week Itinerary to Italy
Why Italy
Undoubtedly, Italy is one of the places in the world that I find most magical. Not only because of the philosophy of dolce vita that is saturated in everything about the country but the fond memories I have of it. Italy was the first European country I explored as a young girl and was further inspired to study abroad in college (Ti amo Firenze!). This historically rich, gorgeous, and vibrant place is where I’ve spent some of my formative years abroad as a young person and in many ways I feel as though it has helped shape my philosophy on life – of enjoying the small things, whether it be a delicious meal, good company, or a beautiful view out my window. There is beauty wherever you are if you make the time to pay attention and take it in. A moment of silence enjoying a cone of gelato beneath the shadow of a palazzo, admiring the bella figura of an elderly lady in black with a silk scarf draped elegantly across her shoulders walk down a street, enjoying an cool glass of aperitivo in the garden before dinner, and the deep thrum of cicadas as you walk down a dusty path of tall, dark cypress trees overlooking an olive grove and rolling vineyards.
Italy is also a diverse country where you can find yourself traversing the various regions with vastly different geographies, variations of cuisine, and even history. So I highly recommend you take a good week or two to experience some of the colors and textures of this vibrant country. Most recently, I had the pleasure of returning for two weeks where we traveled from the south in Naples, the island of Capri, the Amalfi Coast, through Rome to Florence and Tuscany. This provided some ample time to enjoy multiple regions. We did not travel to the north but within two weeks you can also choose to do something similar focusing on Rome/Florence/Milan and traveling up by train to the northern regions.
Itinerary: Southern Italy & Tuscany
If you are keen on exploring the Southern parts in addition to Florence/Tuscany look no further and check our itinerary below! This is a great trip for those looking for a bit of sun and sea, history, culture, and relaxation in the Italian countryside. Here is a quick overview of our itinerary, which we definitely recommend! We also ended up traveling to a small town near the city of Lucca, west of Florence, which was charming. But this can be done as an extension of your trip to Tuscany, since this is in the region. To read about the highlights from each leg of our trip, click into the hyperlinks below!
Naples – 3 Days (incl. day trips to Capri and Pompeii)
Amalfi Coast – 3 Days *including driving to and from*
Tuscany – 3 Days *including train from Naples to Florence and driving*
Florence – 3 Days *including driving to and from*
As you can see, we ended up flying in and out from different cities, which makes sense if you are planning on traveling throughout the country. No matter which regions you choose to prioritize on your Roman holiday, make sure you look into the travel logistics and book ahead of the busy, high-season summer months! Andiamo ragazzi!