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Trip planner May 2026

Italia Italy 2026

From ancient Rome and Renaissance Florence through the Venice lagoon to Neapolitan pizza and the Amalfi Coast — sixteen days, four faces of a country where food is religion and espresso is ritual. Itinerary, OSM maps, eateries with Maps links, and tips on blending in.

See the calendar Cities on the map
1–5.05 Rome Colosseum • Vatican • trattorie
Florence 6–9.05
Venice 10–12.05
Neapol & Amalfi 13–16.05 • pizza • Pompeje
Tips & Italian coperto, trains, phrases
Timeline

Trip itinerary

16 days: the classic “Italy down the peninsula” — Trenitalia / Italo trains link every stop; tickets are cheaper when booked ahead. Swap Venice and Florence order to match flight prices (FCO, CIA, FLR, VCE, NAP).

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Rome

1–5 May
1 Fri Arrive, evening in Trastevere
2 Sat Forum, Palatine, Colosseum (timed entry!)
3 Sun Vatican: Museums + basilica (shoulders/knees covered)
4 Mon Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Trevi, Spanish Steps
5 Tue Villa Borghese (book ahead) or Appia Antica; evening train to Florence (~1.5 h)
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Florence

6–9 May
6 Wed Duomo (dome — book ahead), Baptistery, Giotto
7 Thu Uffizi + Ponte Vecchio
8 Fri Piazzale Michelangelo sunset; optional Pisa half day
9 Sat Mercato Centrale, train hop to Venice (~2 h)
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Venice

10–12 May
10 Sun San Marco in the evening (fewer crowds), vaporetto
11 Mon Doge’s Palace, Bridge of Sighs, Dorsoduro
12 Tue Islands: Murano / Burano (half day), night train or flight to Naples
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Naples & coast

13–16 May
13 Wed Spaccanapoli, cathedral, first margherita pizza
14 Thu Pompeii (go early, water!) + optional Vesuvius
15 Fri Circumvesuviana to Sorrento, bus/boat toward Positano
16 Sat Back to Naples, last sfogliatelle, fly out of NAP

Spread budget (trains, lodging, museums) in the trip cost calculator.

1–5 May

Rome

The “Eternal City” — layers of history: antiquity, baroque, gelato on every corner. Watch pickpockets at sights and on transit; keep your bag in front on the metro.

Rome

Map: OpenStreetMap + Leaflet. Markers are approximate — confirm exact entrances in Google Maps.

Koloseum Vatican Museums Trevi Trastevere

📍 Good to know

Book ahead

Colosseum + Forum — official site or a verified reseller; avoid street “skip the line” touts.

Vatican

Dress modestly; papal Wednesdays change access. Sundays often closed (except last Sunday of the month — check the calendar).

Roma Pass / Omnia

Crunch the numbers for your museum list and transport days.

Roman flavours

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Carbonara / amatriciana / cacio e pepe

Śmietany w carbonarze nie podawaj — to prowokacja.

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Pizza al taglio

Na wagę — Forno Marchetti, Bonci (eksperymentalne smaki).

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Gelato

Szukaj pastelowych kolorów, zamkniętych pojemników — mniej powietrza w masie.

🍽️ Where to eat — Rome

Roscioli

SALUMERIA

Wędliny, sery, wino — rezerwacja na kolację.

Pizzarium Bonci

TAGLIO

Pizza na kawałki — wysokie ciasto, kreatywne toppings.

Giolitti

GELATO

Instytucja lodów niedaleko Panteonu.

6–9 May

Florence

Compact centre — most sights are walkable. Uffizi and Brunelleschi’s dome need bookings weeks ahead in season. The map below (same OSM layer) also has Venice markers — pan or zoom after you travel north.

One map: Florence (centre) + Venice (north) — use +/- on the map.

Zwiedzanie

  • Duomo — dome 463 steps; book the bell tower separately.
  • Galleria dell’Accademia — Michelangelo’s David (queues — buy online).
  • Pitti + Boboli — garden for the afternoon.

Tuscan flavours

Bistecca alla fiorentina (rzadkie!), lampredotto (budynek przy targu), ribollita, pici, wino Chianti.

Mercato Centrale Piazzale Michelangelo

Where to eat — Florence

Trattoria Mario

LUNCH

Tłoczno, wspólne stoły — zamykają po obiedzie.

Il Latini

BISTECCA

Uczta mięsna — rezerwacja, dzielone stoliki.

10–12 May

Venice

A city on water with visitor rules — check day-trip entry fees and night quiet hours for groups. Vaporetto is a cheaper canal view than a gondola; shared gondolas can cost less than private.

San Marco Rialto Doge’s Palace F.te Nove (islands)
Cicchetti + ombra

Małe przekąski i kieliszek wina — bary w Cannaregio i Dorsoduro.

Risotto al nero di seppia

Czarny ryż z kałamarnicą — klasyk laguny.

Spritz Select / Aperol

Aperitivo przy campo o zachodzie.

Acqua alta

Buty i mapa podwyższeń — zimą częstsze.

Where to eat — Venice

13–16 May

Neapol & Amalfi

Love-it-or-hate-it chaos — home of pizza, sfogliatelle, and loud scooters. To Pompeii take Circumvesuviana from Garibaldi; to the coast SITA bus or boat in season.

Naples, Pompeii, Sorrento, Positano — coastal orientation; winding roads, summer traffic.

Pompeje

Enter early, hat, 2 L water. Pair with Herculaneum if you prefer smaller crowds. Vesuvius is a separate hike — needs fitness.

Costiera

Positano and Amalfi shine from the water. Car: stress and ZTL — often easier by ferry / bus.

Where to eat — Naples

Da Michele

PIZZA

Margherita lub marinara — kolejka, szybki obrót.

Di Matteo

FRITTA

Pizza fritta i klasyczne pieczone.

Practical tips

Trains, table etiquette, language — plus sebbie.pl tools

Links — sebbie.pl

This itinerary is part of the catalogue. Other routes and tools:

🍽️ Coperto & napiwki

Coperto is the cover charge for table/bread — legal and must be on the menu. Tips are not expected like in the US; rounding up or a small extra for great service is enough.

Cappuccino after 11:00 — locals do it less; it’s not “forbidden”, but espresso at the bar is quicker and cheaper.

🚆 Trains

Trenitalia / Italo — tickets are usually cheaper in advance; the station matters (e.g. Roma Termini vs Tiburtina). Validate paper regional tickets in the yellow machines!

🚗 ZTL & parking

Limited traffic zones in centres — camera fines without a permit. Rent a car on the Amalfi Coast only if you really want the stress.

💶 Cash & cards

Cards are common; small bars and some taxis prefer cash. ATMs — avoid Euronet at airports if you can.

Italian phrases · PL / EN

English works in tourist areas; Italian earns easier smiles.

Buongiorno / Buonasera

PL Dzień dobry / dobry wieczór. EN Good morning / evening.

Grazie / Prego

PL Dziękuję / proszę (odpowiedź). EN Thanks / you’re welcome.

Il conto, per favore

PL Rachunek, proszę. EN The bill, please.

Quanto costa?

PL Ile kosztuje? EN How much?

Dov’è il bagno?

PL Gdzie jest toaleta? EN Where is the restroom?

Un caffè, per favore

PL Jedno espresso, proszę. EN An espresso, please.

Food words (PL / EN)

Primo / secondo

PL Danie makaronowe / drugie (mięso, ryby). EN First pasta course / main.

Al dente

PL Makaron z lekkim oporem. EN To the tooth — firm bite.

Aperitivo

PL Drink przed kolacją z przekąskami. EN Pre-dinner drink & snacks.

Osteria / trattoria / ristorante

PL Od najprostszej do formalnej — granice płynne. EN Casual to formal dining.

Senza glutine

PL Bez glutenu. EN Gluten-free.

Acqua naturale / frizzante

PL Woda niegazowana / gazowana. EN Still / sparkling water.

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