Italy, what to see in a one-month itinerary. Travel companions, we’re sharing here, as a final touch to all our recent posts, the complete itinerary exactly as we planned it. Finally, we’d like to tell you that we traveled from early September to early October and that it took 32 nights. Italy, what to see?
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Rome 5 days
We spent four days in Rome now and two more days at the end of the tour, so six nights were allotted.
We started the tour of the city with a free tour, but the detailed itinerary for the city is in What to See in Rome in 5 Days, because although there were six nights, you know that if we discount the arrival time we only have 5 full days left.
The main advice here in Rome is to book all your tickets in advance, as they tend to sell out, especially during peak season.
Visits that we recommend booking in advance:
- Colosseum. A guided tour is a good option for visiting.
- Vatican Museums. You can also choose a guided tour.
- Pantheon Official site or skip-the-line tickets
- Free Tour. I think it’s a good option for getting your first taste of the city.
The hotel we chose was very nice, opposite Parliament, Rhome Luxury Suite.
From here on, we continue traveling by car every day, but I’ll leave the distances of our public transportation journeys in the graphs.
Naples 230 km 4 days
Our next stop was Naples. Before that, we’d pass by a place we hadn’t yet seen, the Palace of Caserta. That morning, we went to pick up the car at Termini; we rented it from Discovercars.
But here I have to tell you something we discovered just a few days ago while uploading videos about Italy. It’s called Trayectis, and it’s designed for us Spanish-speaking travelers who are going on road trips, and who arrive at a rental counter and struggle with the language to understand that we have a thousand suitcases and therefore need a very large trunk because we’re traveling across the ocean to spend an average of 20 days in Italy, or that it’s our first time in Europe and we need friendly and efficient service to help us experience car rental as a wonderful experience.
The options are family-friendly vehicles with room for luggage, and the option to add a cooler, mate and thermos, umbrellas, and beach chairs—all the things we can’t bring from our countries. We loved the offer and will try it as soon as we can return to Italy. Here’s a discount coupon to use with Trayectis: EUROPAACOMPANADA5
We dedicated 4 days to Naples, which we already have in this post.
Of the four days, we dedicated one to going to Procida, which is well worth it. We went by ferry and rented bikes, but if you want to see the details, we’ll leave them in the special post.
And another day we visited the ruins of Pompeii, Herculaneum, and climbed Mount Vesuvius. Remember, since we were driving, we optimized our time, but otherwise, it’s best to choose just one of the sites.
For all tours we used the Naples Pass Campania, and we began our contact with Naples through a free tour.
Speaking of road trips to see in Italy, this one was one of the most beautiful we’ve ever taken. We’re looking forward to…
Amalfi Coast 4 nights 50 km
We spent four nights on this coast, dividing them into one night in Sorrento, one in Positano, one in Amalfi, and the last in Vietri Sul Mare. We were going to include Capri, but the ferries didn’t depart that day due to wind. From Sorrento to Vietri Sul Mare, it’s a total of 52 km along the coast, which we thoroughly enjoyed. Complete itinerary along the Amalfi Coast
Accommodations we used during the tour:
We were connected with Holafly eSIMs to ensure mobile data coverage throughout the trip. You can use them for the exact number of days you need. In this case, it was the Italy eSIM. However, if you’re traveling to more countries, you can get the Europe eSIM, which we’ve used so many times. In both cases, the internet is unlimited, and you can share a certain amount of daily data with your travel companion. They continue to accompany us on all our trips and are one of the things we definitely include in our travel budget.
From Vietri, the last point on this coast, we went to Matera.
Matera 1 night 255 km
Matera dazzles with its cave dwellings, its history, and the walk through its ancient streets that captivate you at every turn—a destination well worth the visit.
We chose to stay at a cave hotel here, 19.52 Matera. We enjoyed the night in Matera and headed off early to Puglia.
Alberobello 2 nights 70 km
Alberobello was the base for those two days, allowing us to explore just a little of what this area has to offer. Puglia is one of the most beautiful and picturesque areas to visit in Italy.
We stayed in a trullo, Trullo Monte Santo. During that time, we toured the city center with the trulli, and other villages like Martina Franca, Ostuni, Polignano a Mare, Locorotondo, and Cisternino. I’ll leave the planned route in a special post, *Route through the most beautiful villages of Puglia*. If you go, I recommend spending more days there, of course, if you can, because it was very short for us.
The next morning would be a day of only road, 870 km separated us from Mestre.
Venice 2 days 870 km
Venice was the next stop. We arrived on the outskirts of Mestre in the early evening, Malcontenta specifically. We checked into the Hotel Palladio, had dinner, and then rested. Tomorrow we could cross to the island very early to dedicate two full days to it, since we were staying two nights there.
Two days would give us time to explore Venice and visit Burano and Murano. The accommodation, Manin Apartments, was very close to Piazza San Marco. If you want to plan a step-by-step itinerary for Venice, the following post is the option. What to see in Venice in two days
Visits that we recommend booking in advance:
- St. Mark’s Basilica. A guided tour is a good option for visiting.
- Doge’s Palace. You can also choose a guided tour.
- Free Tour I think it’s a good option to get your first contact with the city.
So after those two days, we continued on to Modena and Maranello to visit the Ferrari museums and take a test drive, which we’ll feature in a special post because it was an impressive experience. In the afternoon, we arrived in Pisa.
Pisa 1 night 400 km
Pisa awaits us with its leaning tower, but it’s not just that. To begin with, the entire monumental complex, including its Cathedral and Baptistery, is truly impressive. In the post dedicated to this city, we have full explanations on how to visit them and climb the tower. How to visit Pisa , a must-see in Italy.
We stayed very close to the Piazza del Milagro, a B&B in an old mansion that included breakfast and had parking inside, which was convenient for us, B&B Antica Piazza dei Miracoli.
Cinque Terre 2 days 100 km
We arrived in Vernazza in the morning, drove to the Vernazza parking lot and then from there we took a transfer to the town, where we had our accommodation for the two nights..
We bought a train pass and used it to travel between towns and villages. Needless to say, they’re all beautiful. It’s hard to choose one to stay in; many people stay in Le Spezia, which is also an option, but we wanted to enjoy these places both at dawn and at night when no one else is around.
We were talking about insurance. It’s another essential. It’s a requirement for entering Europe. But beyond that, always remember that it doesn’t affect your overall travel budget, and if something happens to us, the costs can be very high. I give you two different options so you can compare what each one includes and see which one best suits your needs, both in terms of coverage, age, etc. Iati travel insurance. Go Assistance travel assistance.
Italy… what to see. After these wonderful days, and this place, which I recommend you explore more about if you don’t have it planned, we have a post with everything detailed, from train pass prices to admission to the Via del Amore, and more. Complete route through the Cinque Terre
It was dawn and after the transfer took us back to the parking lot to get back on the road, we were now 180 kilometers from Florence.
Florence 3 days 180 km
We arrived in the morning since we were relatively close and we would enjoy 3 almost full days in the city without visiting other places since we would visit the towns of Tuscany on other days..
Like so many others, we’d start Florence with a free tour, but like every other place, there’s a special video, with the entire day-by-day itinerary, including admission prices and distances. Here, we’ll just tell you that we made this stop. We spent three nights at a B&B near the Arno River, Le Stanze dei Ghibellini.
I’m going back to the recommendation I gave you in Rome regarding ticket reservations: book everything well in advance, as they sell out quickly. Complete itinerary through Florence
Visits that we recommend booking in advance:
- The Duomo monumental complex. Full explanations are in the Florence post.
- Accademia Gallery. A guided tour is, in my opinion, a very good choice.
- Uffizi Gallery. A guided tour can also be a good option.
- Free Tour Ideal for getting your first taste of the city.
We left Florence to head deeper into Tuscany. The road winds through hills, cypress trees, and cultivated fields. Medieval villages dot the route, and we made stops in a few as a choice between journeys. Complete tour of the most beautiful villages in Tuscany
San Gimignano one night, 60 kilometers
We arrived in San Gimignano with the intention of taking a leisurely stroll through this charming medieval town. We strolled through its cobblestone streets, admiring its famous towers and the unique atmosphere that surrounds it. We decided to stay one night to fully experience the town and feel the magic of the place when the sun sets and it empties of tourists.
If there is a place we identify with Tuscany, it is San Gimignano.
As I told you, we stayed here one night. It was an old period palace, Palazzo Buonaccorsi.
We hit the road again. Fortunately, the landscape is the same, as are the towns along the way. We arrived in Siena.
Siena one night 40 kilometers
When planning a trip to Tuscany, the range of options available is so vast that it’s very difficult to decide. Italy has so many things to see, and Tuscany is no exception.
Siena was a city we chose to stay in. I think it’s worth it. I don’t know if it’s often chosen as a destination in itself, but rather as a day trip. The truth is that a visit to its Cathedral is very, very worthwhile. Its floor, which is only open on certain dates, is a wonderful work of art, as is Piazza del Campo, where the Palio di Siena is held every year. We have a special post with all the details for organizing this visit to Siena. The accommodation is very close to Piazza del Campo, B&B Il Corso.
2 nights in Montepulciano 65 kilometers
In the midst of all these last tours, we took the opportunity to visit other Tuscan towns, but in Montepulciano we would stay two nights to be able to explore the Val d’Orcia area more leisurely, since it is one of the areas I like the most.
Montepulciano is beautiful and has that Tuscan essence of a medieval town and captivating wines. We stayed at a B&B in the old town, La Rhugetta Guest House.
Once here, we can visit many places in Val D’Orcia, such as San Quirico, Pienza, and Montalcino, to name just a few places to visit in Italy.
Civita di Bagnoregio one night 150 kilometers
It was our last night before returning to Rome and we chose this town that we had often photographed and which is disappearing.
We arrived at Civita di Bagnoregio with great anticipation, crossing the long bridge that connects it to the rest of the world. It’s a place that seems suspended in time, with its stone houses, quiet streets, and breathtaking views of the valley. We decided to stay overnight to enjoy it in peace, when most of the visitors have left and the town regains its magical calm. Accommodation Libera Mente Civita
We have a post about this city if you want to know more about its history and how it’s been hollowed out where it sits and losing inches year after year. Visit to Civita di Bagnoregio
In the morning we would depart back to Rome to stay two more nights and visit some more places or simply walk through its streets to finish this itinerary through Italy and what to see along the way.
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I am watching the video on Tuscany. It would be nice if the presenter could pronounce Italian cities and words properly.