Day 1 — Rome · Centro Storico
Colosseum · Roman Forum · Trevi Fountain · Pantheon · Piazza Navona
Start with Ancient Rome if timed tickets are secured, then walk the historic centre.
Destination guide
Italy travel plan for Indian travellers
A first-time Italy route balancing major art and history with a slower coastal finish, without pretending that every Italian city fits into one trip.
AAVELA route
8 days · Rome · Florence · Amalfi Coast
Route length8 days
Starting point*₹1.55L+
Best windowApr–Jun, Sep–Oct
Live pricesNo
*Starting-point budgets are editorial planning ranges, not live fares or hotel quotes. Re-check current prices before booking.
Day by day
Practical route, not filler.
Every day names real places and explains the geographic sequence or transport logic.
Day 2 — Rome · Vatican → Trastevere
Vatican Museums · St Peter’s Basilica · Castel Sant’Angelo · Trastevere
Use timed Vatican entry and leave the evening for neighbourhood dining.
Day 3 — Florence · Santa Maria Novella → Duomo
Firenze SMN · Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore · Piazza della Signoria · Ponte Vecchio
Take high-speed rail Rome → Florence and keep the first afternoon compact.
Day 4 — Florence · Accademia → Uffizi
Galleria dell’Accademia · Uffizi Gallery · Mercato Centrale
Pre-book major museums rather than relying on same-day availability.
Day 5 — Amalfi Coast · Florence → Naples/Salerno
Napoli Centrale or Salerno · Amalfi Coast
Use rail plus a pre-arranged coastal transfer; keep this a low-pressure transition day.
Day 6 — Amalfi Coast · Amalfi → Ravello
Amalfi Cathedral · Villa Rufolo · Ravello · Atrani
Use bus, ferry or taxi according to season and traffic/sea conditions.
Day 7 — Amalfi Coast · Positano
Positano · Spiaggia Grande · Path of the Gods area
Keep this slower and reserve a sunset dinner.
Day 8 — Coast buffer · Naples/Salerno
Amalfi Coast · Naples/Salerno
Use the final day as a transport buffer rather than a sightseeing race.
Booking caution: Opening hours, rail schedules, ferry operations, weather, visa requirements and prices can change. Use the route as a decision framework, then verify the live details.