Italy travel guide
The cost of an Italy trip depends on hotel area and category, trip length, travel dates and inclusions such as private transfers and timed entries. Peak summer and the Christmas period cost more, and winter is usually cheaper. Our packages are land-only, so flights, the visa fee and travel insurance are extra.
Facts checked 3 Nov 2026
| Package | Nights | Hotels | Included | From, per person |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italy & Amalfi Coast Honeymoon 9N | 9 | Comfort |
| ₹1,55,000 (approximate) |
| Italy Classic 8N | 8 | Comfort |
| ₹1,55,000 (approximate) |
*Approximate price per person, excl. GST. Contact us for exact pricing.
Italy is generally a mid-to-high cost European destination. Costs rise sharply in Rome, Milan, Florence and Venice, and during the peak season. There is no single tariff for an Italy holiday, so the total depends on the choices you make. This guide explains what drives the cost, what our packages include, the costs you should budget for separately, and how to compare quotes fairly. Check the euro exchange rate on the day you book, because it changes daily.
Our packages are land-only. Each package covers hotel nights on twin sharing, daily breakfast, private airport transfers, sightseeing and city transfers as per the itinerary, and visa assistance. Some packages add timed-entry booking or a day experience, such as a winery lunch or a boat trip. Flights, the visa fee, travel insurance, meals not listed in the itinerary, entry fees not listed and personal expenses are extra. Ask your planner for a written list of inclusions before you pay.
Hotel choice shapes the price more than any other factor. Budget stays are usually 3-star with breakfast, near major stations such as Rome Termini, Florence Santa Maria Novella, Milan Centrale and Naples Central Station, or in Mestre for Venice. Standard stays are 4-star, in historic centres or near the stations. Premium stays are 5-star hotels in central areas such as the Pantheon or Spanish Steps in Rome, the Florence historic centre and Venice's Giudecca or San Marco. Luxury stays are 5-star or boutique palace hotels, such as those on Lake Como's western shore or on the Venetian waterfront.
Travel in January, February or November, when prices are lower and museums are quieter. Book trains early, since high-speed fares vary by advance purchase. Stay near the historic centres rather than in them, and use regional restaurants at lunch, when menus are often better value than dinner. Choose one coastal region rather than several, because repositioning between regions adds both cost and travel time. A shorter trip to one or two bases also cuts the total.
Compare quotes by hotel area, star category, number of nights and inclusions, not only by the headline price. Check whether private transfers, timed-entry booking and visa assistance are included, and whether the route involves one or several bases. Ask how many hotel changes the itinerary includes, because each change adds luggage handling and time. Read the exclusions list carefully, since the visa fee, flights and insurance are not included in land packages. A written quote with every inclusion listed is the most reliable basis for comparison.
This guide is compiled from published tourism, weather and transport information and from traveller reports. It was last checked on 2 November 2026. Prices and fares vary by season, hotel availability and exchange rate, so treat these figures as guides and ask for a current quote.
Read places to visit in Italy to choose your bases, and the best time to visit Italy to choose your season. For flight times and airports, see how to reach Italy. Our Italy tour packages show how these choices come together, and the Italy visa guide for Indians explains the visa fee.
Ready-made trips
Rome 2N · Florence 3N · Amalfi Coast 4N
Rome 3N · Florence 3N · Venice 2N
*Approximate price per person, excl. GST. Contact us for exact pricing.
Packages cover stays, transfers, sightseeing and meals as listed. Flights are not included. Prices are per person, excl. GST.
FAQs
Short answers to what travellers ask about Italy.
The cost depends on hotel area, trip length, season and inclusions. Our packages are land-only, so you pay flights, the visa fee and travel insurance separately. Ask for a written quote for your dates to see the land price for your chosen route.
It can be, especially in central Rome, Florence and Venice and during peak summer. Regional trains, advance bookings, 4-star hotels outside the historic core and visits in the shoulder seasons all reduce the total cost.
January, February and November are often among the lower-priced months outside festivals. These months are cooler and wetter, so pack layers and plan indoor visits for rainy days. The Christmas and New Year weeks are the most expensive period, when demand and hotel rates both rise.
No. Our Italy packages are land-only, so flights are booked separately. Delhi is the departure city with direct flights in our research, and other cities usually connect once through a Gulf, Turkish or European hub.
The official adult Schengen visa fee is EUR 90, plus service charges. It is separate from the package price. Our packages include visa assistance, which helps with the paperwork, but the fee is paid separately.
Typical urban single fares are about EUR 1.50 to EUR 2.00. High-speed train fares vary substantially by how far ahead you book, so book early for lower fares on intercity routes. Your planner can confirm the service for your route.
No. Tips are part of personal expenses, which the package does not include. Budget a small amount for tips, meals not listed in the itinerary and shopping, and ask your planner about the local norms for each service.
A trip of about eight nights across Rome, Florence and Venice covers three major cities in one journey. Our Italy Classic 8N package is built around that route, and it can be adjusted for hotel area and season to fit your budget.
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