A 7-day Italy trip from India covers the classic trio — Rome (3 days of ancient history), Florence (2 days of Renaissance art), and Venice (2 days of canals) — connected by fast trains. Direct and one-stop flights from Delhi and Mumbai reach Rome Fiumicino Airport in roughly 9–12 hours depending on route. Spring and early autumn (April–June, September–October) generally offer milder weather and thinner crowds than peak summer.
Sample 7-day plan
Days 1–3: Rome
- Day 1 — Arrive, settle in, evening walk to the Trevi Fountain and Pantheon.
- Day 2 — The Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill.
- Day 3 — Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and St Peter's Basilica.
Days 4–5: Florence
A fast train from Rome to Florence takes about 1.5 hours. Spend your time on the Uffizi Gallery, the Duomo, and a walk across the Ponte Vecchio, with a half-day option to visit Siena or Pisa if you want a Tuscan countryside contrast.
Days 6–7: Venice
A fast train from Florence to Venice takes about 2 hours. Explore St Mark's Square, the Doge's Palace, and the canals, ideally with a gondola ride or a vaporetto (water bus) ride down the Grand Canal, before your flight home from Venice or a connection back through Rome.
Budget guidance
As of mid-2026, a mid-range 7-day trip (3-star hotels, local and mid-range dining, museum tickets, train travel between cities) for one traveller from India typically runs roughly ₹1,10,000–₹1,80,000 excluding international flights, which themselves vary (roughly ₹50,000–₹95,000 round-trip depending on route and season). Treat this as a rough band, not a quote.
Visa for this trip
Italy is part of the Schengen area, so Indian passport holders need a Schengen visa, applied for through the Italian embassy/consulate or their visa partner (commonly VFS Global) in India — see our dedicated Schengen visa guide for Indians for details, and always confirm current requirements with the specific consulate handling your application.