Trip Plan On A Budget

Travel Plan 1: Classic Rome & Florence Day 1-3: Rome Arrival at Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (Flight: ~$800) Transfer to Rome city center by train (~$15) Stay at Hotel des Artistes (a budget hotel near Rome's Termini station, with easy access to public transport and includes breakfast) ($70 per night, $210 total) Day 1: Visit the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill (combined ticket $20). Dinner at Roscioli (known for their Cacio e Pepe) ($30) Day 2: Visit Vatican City, including the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica ($35). Dinner at Da Enzo al 29 (traditional Roman trattoria) ($25) Day 3: Visit Galleria Borghese ($30). Dinner at Pizzarium Bonci (known for its pizza al taglio) ($20) Day 4-6: Florence Travel to Florence by train (~$40) Stay at Hotel Dali (Budget-friendly hotel located near the city center, including breakfast) ($80 per night, $240 total) Day 4: Visit the Uffizi Gallery ($25), Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio. Dinner at Trattoria Sabatino (local Tuscan food) ($25) Day 5: Visit the Accademia Gallery ($20), Duomo, and Baptistery. Dinner at Mercato Centrale (variety of food stalls) ($20) Day 6: Visit Palazzo Pitti and Boboli Gardens ($15). Dinner at All'Antico Vinaio (famous for their sandwiches) ($15) Day 7: Return to Rome by train (~$40) Leisure time in Rome. Try some street food like supplì or gelato (~$10) Transfer to the airport by train (~$15) Departure Estimated Total Cost: $2500 Travel Plan 2: Northern Italy: Milan, Turin & Bologna Day 1-2: Milan Arrival at Milan Malpensa Airport (Flight: ~$800) Transfer to Milan city center by train (~$15) Stay at Hotel Bernina (located near Milano Centrale railway station, including breakfast) ($90 per night, $180 total) Day 1: Visit The Duomo and Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II (free). Dinner at Trattoria Toscana (traditional Milanese dishes) (~$30) Day 2: Visit the Sforza Castle and the Museum of Ancient Art ($15). Dinner at Luini (known for their panzerotti) ($20) Day 3-4: Turin Travel to Turin by train (~$25) Stay at Tomato Backpackers Hotel (Budget-friendly hotel near the city center, including breakfast) ($60 per night, $120 total) Day 3: Visit the Egyptian Museum ($20) and the National Cinema Museum ($15). Dinner at Trattoria da Cianci Piola Caffè (popular local eatery) (~$25) Day 4: Visit the Royal Palace of Turin ($15). Dinner at Sfashion Café (offers a variety of Piedmontese dishes) ($25) Day 5-6: Bologna Travel to Bologna by train (~$35) Stay at Hotel Panorama (Budget-friendly hotel near the city center, including breakfast) ($80 per night, $160 total) Day 5: Visit the Piazza Maggiore, San Petronio Basilica (free). Dinner at Trattoria Del Rosso (traditional Bolognese food) (~$30) Day 6: Visit the Museo Morandi ($10). Dinner at Osteria dell'Orsa (known for its tagliatelle al ragù) ($25) Day 7: Return to Milan by train (~$35) Leisure time in Milan. Try some gelato at Gelateria della Musica (~$5) Transfer to the airport by train (~$15) Departure Estimated Total Cost: $2460 Travel Plan 3: Italian Riviera & Venice Day 1-3: Cinque Terre Arrival at Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (Flight: ~$800) Transfer to Cinque Terre by train (~$20) Stay at Affittacamere Da Cesare (B&B in Monterosso al Mare, includes breakfast) ($90 per night, $270 total) Day 1: Visit Vernazza and Monterosso (free). Dinner at Ristorante Belforte (seafood) (~$40) Day 2: Visit Manarola, Corniglia, and Riomaggiore (free). Dinner at Trattoria Dal Billy (known for its seafood pasta) (~$35) Day 3: Leisure day. Try focaccia in Monterosso (~$10) Day 4-6: Venice Travel to Venice by train (~$40) Stay at Hotel Tivoli (Budget-friendly hotel near the city center, including breakfast) ($85 per night, $255 total) Day 4: Visit the Doge's Palace ($30) and St. Mark's Square (free). Dinner at Trattoria Al Gazzettino (known for its Venetian dishes) ($35) Day 5: Visit the Gallerie dell'Accademia ($20). Dinner at Osteria alla Ciurma (known for cicchetti, or Venetian tapas) ($25) Day 6: Visit the islands of Murano and Burano ($25 for vaporetto ticket). Dinner at Trattoria alla Madonna (known for its seafood) ($40) Day 7: Transfer to Venice Marco Polo Airport by vaporetto (~$15) Departure Estimated Total Cost: $2475 Travel Plan 4: Southern Italy: Naples & Sicily Day 1-3: Naples Arrival at Naples International Airport (Flight: ~$800) Transfer to Naples city center by bus (~$5) Stay at Hotel Europeo (budget hotel in the city center, includes breakfast) ($70 per night, $210 total) Day 1: Visit the Naples National Archaeological Museum ($15). Dinner at Sorbillo (famous for its Neapolitan pizza) ($20) Day 2: Visit Pompeii and Herculaneum ($30). Dinner at Trattoria da Nennella (known for its affordable menu) ($20) Day 3: Visit Capodimonte Museum ($15). Dinner at Da Michele (known for its Margherita pizza) ($20) Day 4-6: Sicily (Palermo) Travel to Palermo by overnight ferry (~$60) Stay at Ai Vicere (B&B in the city center, includes breakfast) ($80 per night, $240 total) Day 4: Visit the Palermo Cathedral and Palazzo dei Normanni ($10). Dinner at Antica Focacceria San Francesco (known for its panini with panelle) ($20) Day 5: Visit the Teatro Massimo and Piazza Pretoria (free). Dinner at Trattoria del Gusto (known for its Sicilian dishes) (~$30) Day 6: Visit the Archaeological Museum ($10). Dinner at Osteria Ballarò (known for its Sicilian dishes) ($35) Day 7: Return to Naples by overnight ferry (~$60) Transfer to the airport by bus (~$5) Departure Estimated Total Cost: $2470 Travel Plan 5: Rome, Naples & Amalfi Coast Day 1-2: Rome Arrival at Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (Flight: ~$800) Transfer to Rome city center by train (~$15) Stay at Hotel Ivanhoe (a budget hotel in Rome, includes breakfast) ($75 per night, $150 total) Day 1: Visit the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, and Spanish Steps (free). Dinner at Armando al Pantheon (traditional Roman food) (~$35) Day 2: Visit the Capitoline Museums ($20). Dinner at Da Augusto (known for their pasta) ($25) Day 3-4: Naples Travel to Naples by train (~$25) Stay at Hotel Piazza Bellini (Budget-friendly hotel in the city center, including breakfast) ($85 per night, $170 total) Day 3: Visit Castel dell'Ovo and Royal Palace of Naples (free). Dinner at Tandem Steak (known for its ragù) (~$25) Day 4: Visit the Capodimonte Museum ($15). Dinner at Starita (known for its Neapolitan pizza) ($20) Day 5-6: Amalfi Coast Travel to Amalfi by bus (~$10) Stay at La Bambagina (B&B in Amalfi, includes breakfast) ($100 per night, $200 total) Day 5: Visit the town of Amalfi, including the Cathedral (free). Dinner at Ristorante Marina Grande (seafood) (~$40) Day 6: Visit the town of Positano (free). Dinner at Da Vincenzo (known for its pasta with seafood) (~$35) Day 7: Return to Rome by bus and train (~$35) Transfer to the airport by train (~$15) Departure Estimated Total Cost: $2470