Italy by Design: Our 10-Day Day-by-Day Itinerary from Rome to Tuscany to the Amalfi Coast
Italy was the crescendo of our European travels—the point where history, food, landscape, and emotion all turn the volume up. We structured this trip to move intentionally: ancient Rome → rural Tuscany → coastal Amalfi, balancing guided experiences with unstructured time to simply be in each place.
This post outlines our exact day-by-day itinerary and serves as the anchor for our Italy series.
Trip Snapshot
Length: 10 days
Route: Rome → Tuscany (Il Borro) → Amalfi Coast (Positano)
Travel style: Private guides, scenic train travel, countryside immersion
Pace: Slow, elevated, experience-driven
Planner: Exclusively Italy
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Days 1–2: Rome — Ancient History & Food Culture
Day 1: Arrival + Rome Through Art & Food
Private sedan transfer from Fiumicino Airport
Check-in at The First Roma Arte
Afternoon Rome Art & Food Tour:
Spanish Steps
Tiramisu at Pompi
Trevi Fountain
Pantheon
Piazza Navona
Hidden tastings in lesser-known streets
Why this works: Food is the best entry point to Rome—this tour orients you emotionally and geographically.
Day 2: Colosseum & Roman Forum
Private guided tour of:
Roman Forum
Palatine Hill
Colosseum
Afternoon at leisure (espresso, shopping, wandering)
Pro tip: A private guide turns ruins into stories. Don’t DIY this day.
Days 3–6: Tuscany — Il Borro Estate & Hill Towns
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Day 3: Rome → Florence → Il Borro
Frecciarossa train (First Class) to Florence
Rental car pickup
Drive into the Tuscan countryside
Check-in at Il Borro Estate
This is the reset point of the trip.
Day 4: Siena Day Trip
Private Siena Highlights Tour:
Piazza del Campo
Duomo di Siena
Medieval financial district
Afternoon café stop before returning to Il Borro
Day 5: Wine & Slow Tuscany
Private Podere Le Ripi Wine Tour & Farmer’s Lunch
Brunello tastings
Vineyard + cellar visit
Multi-course farm lunch
This was one of the most memorable days of the entire trip.
Day 6: Il Borro at Leisure
Estate walks
Wine + art tour
Spa time
Dinner on property
Why this matters: Italy trips fail when they overschedule Tuscany. You did this right.
Days 7–10: Amalfi Coast — Positano & Capri by Sea
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Day 7: Tuscany → Naples → Pompeii → Positano
Train to Naples
Private transfer with Pompeii guided stop
Continue to Positano
Check-in at Villa Franca Positano
Day 8: Capri by Private Yacht
Full-day Private Capri VIP Yacht Tour
Amalfi Coast towns
Li Galli islands
Capri
Swim, lunch on shore, champagne onboard
This is peak Italy. No notes.
Day 9: Positano at Leisure
Sleep in
Pool + views
Shopping in Positano
Sunset aperitivo
Day 10: Departure
Private transfer to Naples Airport
Fly home
Lessons Learned (Italy Edition)
Private guides are worth every dollar
Trains > planes inside Italy
Tuscany needs space
Amalfi is best experienced by water
Italy rewards patience and intention
