Italy in One Week: 4 Recommended 7-day Itineraries to Italy

For those considering how long to spend in Italy, our recommended one-week itinerary offers a well-rounded experience, capturing the country’s iconic landmarks and lesser-known gems. From the historic streets of Rome to the scenic charm of Tuscany, this journey ensures you make the most of your time during your trip to Italy. Check out our Italy one-week itinerary suggestions below. These itineraries take care of everything, all you have to do is enjoy!

Heritage lovers will adore this history and architecture tour of Italy. It begins among the ancient docks of Rome’s old port, or Ostia Antica, before transporting you to the sun-drenched cobbles of Naples. These are lined with no shortage of impressive structures, not least the royal palace. Uncover the story of Spartacus in his home city of Capua before taking in Herculaneum and Pompeii, destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79AD and only rediscovered in 1748AD. End your 7-day Italy tour back in the Italian capital, where history and architecture go hand in hand in with excellent food and fine wine. See all 7-day Italy tours and trips.

Get under the skin of southern Italy’s biggest city with this 7-day in Naples and Salerno self-driving itinerary. The birthplace of pizza, this much-ignored city has a wealth of sites stretching back centuries, and an evocative location on a stunning bay. Here you will find Capri, the island escape for Roman emperors and Hollywood superstars. It is watched over by Mount Vesuvius, which smothered Herculaneum and Pompeii in ash in 79AD. Having explored their uncovered remains, you continue on to the ravishing clifftop villages of the Amalfi coast. See a perfectly-preserved Greek temple at Paestrum before it is time to return to Naples. Describe your ideal 7-day customized tour to Italy.

A tour in Sardinia offers some of the most striking hiking routes anywhere in Italy. This 7-day Italy self-guided tour begins among the weathered limestone peaks of Oliena on the island’s east coast, taking in unspoiled vistas stretching as far as the Su Gorropu Gorge. Its towering walls are a strong contrast to the quiet village atmospheres of Dorgali and even smaller Cala Gonone. Cala Goloritzè’s Punta Salinas marks your way for much of Day 5, before you round the mesmerizing Gulf of Orosei for a farewell hike through the Ogliastra Mountains.

Naples’ live and let live attitude has seen it through good times and bad. These include the destruction of neighboring Pompeii and Herculaneum 2,000 years ago, which is where you can opt to spend the second day of this marvelous Amalfi self-guided tour. Drag yourself away for the boat trip to the extraordinary island of Capri, before exploring Mount Vesuvius up close and personal. Leaving its bulk behind, you will follow an old mule track to Positano, now called – with little exaggeration – the Path of the Gods, with time to discover the beauty on your trip to Amalfi Coast’s Valley of the Mills and delightful Ravello too.  

Whether you're exploring historic cities, indulging in world-renowned cuisine, or soaking up the sun on picturesque coastlines, one week in Italy promises a memorable journey. Though a week may only scratch the surface, it’s enough to ignite a lifelong love affair with this enchanting country.

If you are looking for a more personalized experience, contact our travel experts for a customized trip to Italy. For ideas on how many days to spend in the country, check out our guides on 6 days in Italy and 8 days in Italy. For a seasonal overview, check out our guide on the best time to visit Italy.

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