Itinerary Summary
The trip opens with three days in Rome - the Colosseum and Roman Forum, the Vatican Museums and St Peter's, then the Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, Pantheon and Piazza Navona. A high-speed train takes…
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
Rome arrival, Trastevere lanes and a first trattoria dinner
09:00
2.5h
Leonardo Express from Fiumicino to Termini
Clear arrivals, then take the nonstop Leonardo Express to Roma Termini in about 32 minutes. Buy the ticket at the airport station before boarding, since on-board sales are not offered.
📍 Rome Fiumicino Airport
13:30
2h
Trastevere check-in and lane orientation
Drop bags at your Trastevere hotel and walk the lanes between Piazza di Santa Maria and the river. Ask reception for a map and note the nearest bus or tram stop for later.
📍 Trastevere, Rome
19:30
2h
Dinner at a family-run Trastevere trattoria
Book a small trattoria off the main square for cacio e pepe or amatriciana. Reserve by phone earlier in the day, as walk-in tables fill quickly after 20:00, and confirm the coperto charge.
📍 Trastevere, Rome
💡 Pro Tip: Fiumicino has two rail options: the nonstop Leonardo Express to Termini (about 32 minutes) and the cheaper regional FL1 to Trastevere, Tiburtina and Ostiense. Buy tickets at the station machines or app and validate them. Trastevere is compact and best explored on foot, but keep bags zipped in crowds around Termini. Italy runs on UTC+1, and UTC+2 from late March to late October. Entry rules, including biometric checks, depend on your passport; see the Italy visa section before booking.
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Budget Breakdown
AccommodationUS$99035%
Comfort hotels and B&Bs across 13 nights, incl. Sorrento and Florence
Food & DiningUS$57020%
Roman trattorias, Florentine steakhouses, Neapolitan pizzerias
Remaining cost categories are member-only
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a visa for Italy on this two-week Rome, Florence and Amalfi trip?+
Visa rules depend on your passport. US, UK, Canadian, Australian and Japanese holders can usually enter visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day Schengen period; other passports may need a Schengen visa arranged before travel. Check the Italy visa section and official EU sites, since ETIAS registration is being introduced for visa-free visitors.
Is April to June or September to October better for a Rome to Amalfi Coast itinerary?+
Both shoulder windows work well, with temperatures around 18-26 C. Spring brings blooming gardens and comfortable city walking; September and October keep the sea mild for Capri boat days and coincide with Tuscany's harvest. July and August push Rome past 32 C and raise coastal hotel rates sharply, while November to March closes many Amalfi hotels.
How far in advance should I book Colosseum, Uffizi and Vatican tickets?+
Book all three online before you leave home. Colosseum slots, including the underground tier, are released on a rolling basis and sell out first; Uffizi and Vatican Museums timed entries also disappear days ahead in peak season. Aim for roughly one to three months ahead, and keep your passport or ID name matching the booking.
Can I do this 14-day Italy route entirely by train without renting a car?+
Yes. Frecciarossa high-speed trains link Rome, Florence, Venice and Naples, and regional rail plus SITA buses cover Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast towns. Vaporetti handle Venice. Book long-distance seats early for lower fares, allow a connection buffer at Naples, and pack light since you will change hotels often.
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Guide at a Glance
- Duration: 14 days
- Budget: Comfort · approx. $2,390–3,290 (≈ €2,080–2,860), excl. int'l flights
- Difficulty: moderate
- Best for: City Explorers
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