12 Day Italy Budget Tour Package – Rome, Florence, Venice & Milan

Our 12 Day Italy Budget Tour Package will take you to Rome, Florence, Venice & Milan without breaking the bank. Your jam-packed journey begins with Rome’s notable landmarks, like the Colosseum and Roman Forum, followed by a food crawl of the city’s best flavors. After arriving in Florence via train, settle into your charming hostel or Airbnb. Spend the following day taking in Tuscan views from medieval Siena, San Gimignano, and Pisa. Fascinating history and beautiful architecture await you in Venice, where you’ll marvel at the Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica. In Milan, surprise your palate with an array of delicious tastings, like craft beer and artisanal chocolate. Take your last full day to unwind in Italy’s fashion capital, savoring every moment.

Whether you’re backpacking through Europe or want to save money while traveling, our 12 Day Italy Budget Tour Package – Rome, Florence, Venice & Milan promises the journey of a lifetime! Enjoy inclusive train transfers, food tastings, and charming shared accommodations, giving you a chance to meet other young travelers. Be led by expert guides and also have a chance to explore on your own! Book your budget Italy package today!

12 Day Italy Budget Tour Package – Rome, Florence, Venice & Milan Highlights

Marvel at Rome & Florence's top sites, like the Colosseum and Duomo Square
Enjoy both guided tours and free time to discover 3 cities
Take food tours in Rome and Milan, including cured meats, beer, and gelato
Spend 11 nights in charming hostels and B&Bs, perfect for budget travelers
Discover Milan's rich architecture and wander Italy's fashion capital
Explore Venice's magical canals and historic landmarks, like the Doge's Palace
Admire Tuscany's green hills and visit the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa
Enjoy inclusive train transfers, easily getting you from one city to the next

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12 Day Italy Budget Tour Package – Rome, Florence, Venice & Milan Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival in Rome

Optional airport transfer
Overnight in Rome

Day 2 - Colosseum & Rome Afternoon Food Tour

Tour the Colosseum Arena in-depth
Enjoy some free time
Visit Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum
Take a food tour of Rome's local delicacies
Try supplì with meat sauce
Taste Roman pizza and scrocchiarella from a historic food boutique
Enjoy a board of cheese and cured meats with local wine
Savor artisanal gelato made with natural ingredients
Finish with rich Italian espresso
Overnight in Rome

Day 3 - Free Day in Rome

Spend your free day checking off Rome’s bucket list spots: Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Spanish Steps, and more
Overnight in Rome

Day 4 - Transfer to Florence

Train to Florence
Free day to discover the Renaissance City, like the Uffizi Gallery and Accademia
Overnight in Florence

Day 5 - Florence

Start at Piazza della Repubblica and learn about Florence's medieval history
Walk through historic streets with tower houses, Renaissance palaces, and artists' workshops
See the exterior sites of Dante's house, the Duomo, and the Baptistery
Stroll Via Tornabuoni and Via Maggio for designer boutiques and antique shops
Cross Santa Trinita and Ponte Vecchio into the artisan-filled Oltrarno district
From the outside, marvel at Orsanmichele, Santa Maria Novella, Ruccellai, and Strozzi Palaces
Visit the interior of Santa Trinita Church to spot amazing art and frescoes
Discover the Pitti Palace, Santa Felicita, and the Vasari Corridor
Overnight in Florence

Day 6 - Siena, San Gimignano, Pisa

Explore Siena's medieval streets, Piazza del Campo, and the Duomo
Free time for shopping, wandering, or grabbing some coffee
Visit a family-run Chianti vineyard for a wine tasting
Pair cantucci with Vino Santo, in classic Tuscan tradition
Enjoy a Tuscan lunch with homemade pasta, cured meats, local cheeses, and more
Visit the hilltop town of San Gimignano
Take a scenic drive through Tuscany to Pisa
Marvel at the Leaning Tower of Pisa (outside), a worldly icon
Overnight in Florence

Day 7 - Transfer to Venice

Train to Venice
Overnight in Venice

Day 8 - Venice

Starting at St. Mark's Square, walk to Doge's Palace, admiring the Gothic exterior
View the grand façade of St. Mark's Basilica
Visit the Clock Tower and walk past the Procuratie (former government offices)
Stroll to the lively Santa Maria Formosa
Explore Campo and the Church of SS. Giovanni e Paolo, Venice's "Pantheon"
Pass by the Malibran Theater
Wander the Mercerie, Venice's bustling shopping streets
Overnight in Venice

Day 9 - Transfer to Milan

Train to Milan
Overnight in Milan

Day 10 - Milan Food Tour

Begin your food tour with warm panzerotti from a local bakery
Sip a craft beer at a hidden pub
Taste classic pizza and freshly made arancini
End with gelato or artisanal chocolates and a rich espresso
Overnight in Milan

Day 11 - Free Day in Milan

During your free day, we suggest you discover more of the fashionable city or take a trip to Lake Como and try local seafood dishes
Overnight in Milan

Day 12 - Departure

Optional airport transfer

NB - all timings on 12 Day Italy Budget Tour Package – Rome, Florence, Venice & Milan are approximate

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important information

Includes

All touring and accommodation

Trains: Rome-Florence, Florence-Venice, Venice-Milan

Entrance fees: Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine & Imperial Forum

Meals & tastings: Food tasting during the Rome & Milan Food tour, uscan lunch & Wine Tasting during the Tuscany Tour

Excludes

Anything not mentioned above

Personal travel insurance

Gratuities

Essential Information

Each day of this tour package will be led by a local guide who optimizes Tourist Italy's values: to provide you with an authentic, passion-filled tour

Hostels and B&Bs can imply shared bathrooms and lodging with other travelers. This offers you a chance to meet more friendly tourists in a bustling atmosphere

Choose your own hotel from our hand-picked selection during the booking process

The order of the days is subject to change so that we can optimize your itinerary to provide the best experience

During the booking process, it's possible to add extra nights of accommodation before or after the tour package

During the booking process, it's possible to add a private airport transfer

Transfers between hotels and train stations are not included in the package

Colosseum: Please note: Depending on ticket availability, we will start either at the Colosseum or the Roman Forum/Palatine Hill

Please note that while we aim to follow the outlined Florence itinerary on day 5, there is always a chance of slight itinerary changes

Cancellation Policy

Please note: It is mandatory to provide a first and last name during the Colosseum ticket booking process. Upon issuing, the ticket becomes non-refundable. Guest must ensure they have their passport with them on the day of the tour to guarantee entry. In case of incorrect personal data, access to the Colosseum will be denied
As a result of the above policy, the Colosseum part of the tour is non-refundable
The train tickets are non-refundable
The remaining tours are subject to the general cancellation policy and can be canceled up to 4 weeks before the start of the package with a 95% refund (5% handling fee)