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Ruins, canals and the world's best food

Italy Tour Packages

Italy is the European country that most rewards slowing down. Rome, Florence and Venice each deserve two nights minimum, and the fast trains between them make a three-city route genuinely comfortable rather than a scramble.

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Capital
Rome
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Languages
Italian, English in tourist areas
Time zone
CET (UTC+1) — 4.5 hours behind India
Country
Italy
Region
Europe

Itineraries

Italy holiday packages

4 itineraries from ₹69,900 per person — every one customisable, and none tied to a departure date.

Italy packages at a glance
PackageDurationFrom (per person)
European Classics — Paris, Switzerland & Italy11N / 12D₹2,29,900
Italy Classic — Rome, Florence & Venice7N / 8D₹99,900
Italy Honeymoon — Rome, Amalfi Coast & Venice8N / 9D₹1,34,900
Rome & Florence Short Break5N / 6D₹69,900

Starting prices per person on twin sharing; 5% GST extra and, on international trips, 2% TCS. Work out your TCS →

Bestseller
11 Nights / 12 Days

Europe

European Classics — Paris, Switzerland & Italy

Paris (3N), Engelberg (2N), Interlaken (1N), Venice (1N), Florence (1N), Rome (3N)

Group TourMain Flight Included

Starting from

₹2,29,900

per person · twin sharing

7 Nights / 8 Days

Italy

Italy Classic — Rome, Florence & Venice

Rome (3N), Florence (2N), Venice (2N)

Private TourFlight Not Included

Starting from

₹99,900

per person · twin sharing

8 Nights / 9 Days

Italy

Italy Honeymoon — Rome, Amalfi Coast & Venice

Rome (3N), Sorrento (3N), Venice (2N)

Honeymoon SpecialInternal Flight Included

Starting from

₹1,34,900

per person · twin sharing

5 Nights / 6 Days

Italy

Rome & Florence Short Break

Rome (3N), Florence (2N)

Private TourFlight Not Included

Starting from

₹69,900

per person · twin sharing

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Before you book

Planning a Italy trip: the essentials

From our Italy research guides, last checked October 2026.

When to go: April to June and September to October

  1. Jan12°Fair
  2. Feb13°Fair
  3. Mar16°Good
  4. Apr19°Best
  5. May23°Best
  6. Jun28°Good
  7. Jul31°Fair
  8. Aug31°Fair
  9. Sep27°Best
  10. Oct22°Good
  11. Nov17°Fair
  12. Dec13°Good
BestGoodFairAvoidTemperatures are average daily highs (°C).
Month-by-month Italy weather

What 8 nights in Italy costs

  • Budgetfrom ₹1,40,000
  • Mid-rangefrom ₹1,75,000
  • Luxuryfrom ₹3,60,000

Per person, twin sharing, including return economy flights from India. On-the-ground spend runs about ₹4,000–6,500 a day.

Full cost breakdown

Italy visa for Indians

Visa
Schengen short-stay visa (Type C) issued by Italy
Stay
Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
Fee
EUR 90 (about ₹9,200) per adult, EUR 45 (about ₹4,600) for children aged 6–11, plus a VFS Global service charge of roughly ₹1,500–3,000
Processing
About 15 calendar days after submission; book slots 6–8 weeks ahead for May–July travel
Documents and how to apply

Top things to do in Italy

  1. 1Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill · 3–4 hours
  2. 2Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel · 3–4 hours
  3. 3St Peter's Basilica and dome · 1.5–2 hours
  4. 4Pantheon, Trevi Fountain and Piazza Navona · Half day
  5. 5Florence Duomo and Brunelleschi's dome · 2–4 hours
All 13 things to do

Day-by-day Italy plans

  • Italy in 8 daysRome → Florence → Pisa or Tuscany → Florence → Venice · Moderate · land from ₹95,000
Read the 8-day plan

Italy is the European country that most rewards slowing down. Rome, Florence and Venice each deserve two nights minimum, and the fast trains between them make a three-city route genuinely comfortable rather than a scramble.

Why travellers choose Italy

The historical density is unmatched. Rome alone holds the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, the Pantheon and Vatican City within walking distance of each other — two thousand years of construction in a single afternoon's walk.

The high-speed rail network makes multi-city travel effortless. Rome to Florence is ninety minutes, Florence to Venice just over two. City centre to city centre, with no airport transfers.

For vegetarian Indian travellers, Italy is the easiest country in Europe. Pizza, pasta, risotto and antipasti are naturally vegetarian in enormous variety, and every restaurant understands the request.

What not to miss in Italy

  • Colosseum and Roman Forum — Book a timed entry with the Forum and Palatine Hill included; the combined ticket is far better value.
  • Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel — Early-entry or skip-the-line tickets are essential — the standard queue routinely runs to three hours.
  • Venice — St Mark's Square, the Doge's Palace and a gondola ride. Stay overnight; the city transforms once the day-trippers leave.
  • Florence — The Duomo, Michelangelo's David at the Accademia and the Uffizi. Compact enough to cover on foot.
  • Leaning Tower of Pisa — A short stop between Florence and the coast — an hour is genuinely enough.
  • Amalfi Coast — Positano, Ravello and Sorrento along one of the most dramatic coastal roads in Europe.

When to travel

April to June and September to October are the best months — warm, long days and lighter crowds than midsummer. July and August are very hot, particularly in Rome and Florence, and busiest. November to March is quiet and cheap, with Venice at its most atmospheric, though some coastal towns partially close.

Entry and paperwork

Italy is in the Schengen area and requires a Schengen visa, valid across the zone. Italian consulates ask for detailed hotel and transport bookings matching the stated itinerary. Appointment slots are scarce from March onwards — begin at least eight to ten weeks ahead, and we prepare the full documentation file.

Planning a Italy trip with Elitech Travels

Every Italy itinerary on this page is a starting point rather than a fixed product. Extend a city, change the hotel category, add a private guide or merge two routes and we will re-cost the trip and send a revised plan. Because we publish no departure dates, your holiday is operated in the window that suits your leave — tell us roughly when you want to travel and we confirm availability and pricing for exactly those days.

Best time to visit Italy

April to June and September to October are the best months — warm, long days and lighter crowds than midsummer. July and August are very hot, particularly in Rome and Florence, and busiest. November to March is quiet and cheap, with Venice at its most atmospheric, though some coastal towns partially close.

Entry & paperwork

Italy is in the Schengen area and requires a Schengen visa, valid across the zone. Italian consulates ask for detailed hotel and transport bookings matching the stated itinerary. Appointment slots are scarce from March onwards — begin at least eight to ten weeks ahead, and we prepare the full documentation file.

How our visa desk helps →

Things to see and do

What not to miss in Italy

Colosseum and Roman Forum

Book a timed entry with the Forum and Palatine Hill included; the combined ticket is far better value.

Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel

Early-entry or skip-the-line tickets are essential — the standard queue routinely runs to three hours.

Venice

St Mark's Square, the Doge's Palace and a gondola ride. Stay overnight; the city transforms once the day-trippers leave.

Florence

The Duomo, Michelangelo's David at the Accademia and the Uffizi. Compact enough to cover on foot.

Leaning Tower of Pisa

A short stop between Florence and the coast — an hour is genuinely enough.

Amalfi Coast

Positano, Ravello and Sorrento along one of the most dramatic coastal roads in Europe.

Good to know

Italy — frequently asked questions

How should I split a first Italy trip?
Rome three nights, Florence two, Venice two is the classic and it works. Add the Amalfi Coast only if you have ten nights or more — squeezing it into a week ruins the pace.
Is a gondola ride worth the money?
For most travellers, once, yes — it is expensive for thirty minutes but it is also the reason many people came. Share the gondola between up to five people to halve the per-person cost.
Is Italy easy for vegetarians?
The easiest in Europe. Just be aware that some cheeses and a few classic sauces use animal rennet or anchovy; we brief you on what to ask.

Thinking about Italy? Let's talk it through.

Tell us your travel window and budget. We will send up to three costed options — with honest advice on how many nights you actually need.