Italy 10-Day Group Tour Guide | Impressions from Rome, Venice, Florence, and Milan, Plus Shopping Tips

To me, Italy is a sanctuary of art and history. This 10-day group tour began in Milan in Northern Italy, traveling through the watery charm of Venice, the Renaissance atmosphere of Florence, the wonder of the Leaning Tower of Pisa, all the way to Rome and the Vatican in the south, and finally returning to Milan to experience the pulse of Italian fashion. Although it was a group tour, I still did plenty of research as if I were traveling independently, looking into restaurants for self-dining and places to visit during free time. This travelogue will share our actual itinerary, unexpected events, and little anecdotes from the trip—perfect as an overview and personal reflection of our Italy series! ✈️ Unexpected trouble on the plane, and I even lost my phone—mishaps started before the journey even began! Everything was fine before boarding, but ten hours into the flight, a gentle tap on my shoulder woke me up. My daughter had fainted on the way to the restroom with a gashed chin that was bleeding! Thankfully, the flight attendants handled it professionally, and luckily there were two nurses on board who helped with bandaging. To make things more dramatic, I lost my phone after getting off the plane—but fortunately, I ran into a handsome Italian airport police officer who helped me find it! We had just landed when two accidents happened right away — I secretly prayed that the rest of the trip would go smoothly and safely! 📌 Itinerary Overview | Italy 10-Day 9-Night Group Tour Route This time we chose Lion Travel's 10-day Italy group tour (tour fee 85,500) Day 1: Taiwan → Italy EVA Air direct flight to Milan Malpensa Airport. Day 2: Lake Como × Verona → Venice In the morning, we headed to "Lake Como" in northern Italy's lake district for a boat cruise, soaking in the tranquil small-town scenery.In the afternoon we visited Verona, the city of Romeo and Juliet, and arrived in Venice in the evening.

Day 3: A Day Trip to Venice The water city of Venice awaits you. Visit St. Mark's Square and the Doge's Palace, and savor the romance and history of this enchanting canal city.

Lion Travel 10-Day Italy Trip — Lake Como, Verona, Venice Day 4: Leaning Tower of Pisa × Florence Visit the Leaning Tower of Pisa, one of the world's seven great wonders, then arrive in the evening at Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance.

Lion Travel Italy 10-Day Tour Journal - Pisa Day 5: Florence City Tour Visit the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Dante's House, Piazza della Signoria, the Uffizi Gallery, and Ponte Vecchio.

Lion's Italy 10-Day Journey - Florence Day 6: Castle in the Sky × Rome Visit the magical mountain town of Civita di Bagnoregio (Castle in the Sky), head to Rome in the afternoon, and stay in the city center for the night.

Lion's Italy 10-Day Travel Journal - City in the Sky Day 7: Rome × Vatican Explore ancient Rome and Vatican City: St. Peter's Basilica, Pantheon, Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Colosseum (exterior).

Lion Travel 10-Day Italy Tour Journal - Vatican & Rome Day 8: Milan Cathedral and City Stroll We return to Milan, the capital of northern Italy, to visit the magnificent Milan Cathedral and experience the modern rhythm of this fashion capital.

10-Day Italy Group Tour with Lion Travel - Milan Day 9–10: Return to Taiwan. Fly back to Taiwan from Milan Airport, ending the ten-day trip. ✨ Thoughts on the Italy group tour I thought Lion Travel's arrangement of spending one day driving around to see sights and one day mainly walking around the main city was pretty good. Of course, this whole trip was really just about hitting the highlights — if you want to experience things more deeply, you'd still need to travel independently.I'm so glad I chose Italy for my first European trip! Not only are there several world-class heritage sites to explore (the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Roman Colosseum, St. Peter's Basilica, the Florence Cathedral, and Milan Cathedral), but Italy itself is also fantastic for shopping (I only discovered after visiting that so many luxury brands actually originate from Italy). In a few years, I plan to return for another self-guided adventure, and by then I'll definitely be wearing a leather jacket from Florence! 📌 Recommended Further Reading Planning an exciting and seamless European vacation? Here are some of the most popular guides and practical travel tips all gathered in one place for you: 🔹 [Iceland Self-Guided Travel Guide] A handy summary of a six-day itinerary plan, local group tour experiences, and estimated costs 👉 From the Snæfellsnes Peninsula to the blue ice caves, dive deep into polar scenery and natural wonders 🔹 [Central Europe Christmas Markets Self-Guided Trip] A complete overview of a 15-day itinerary plan and attraction recommendations for the Czech Republic, Austria, Germany, and Hungary 👉 Collect the Christmas market highlights of four countries in one go — a romantic and highly photogenic European winter journey 🔹 [Northern Europe Aurora Self-Guided Travel Guide] A handy 16-day itinerary summary for Finland, Norway, Sweden + Denmark 👉 Chasing the aurora, snow activities, and exploring Nordic cities — a must-save itinerary for aurora lovers 🔹 [London Independent Travel Guide] 8-Day 7-Night Itinerary | Attraction Recommendations, Transport Tickets, and Musical Experiences 👉 How do you take the London Underground? A must-read complete guide to the British Museum and West End musicals 🔹 [Italy 10-Day Group Tour Guide] Rome, Venice, Florence, Milan — Travel Impressions and Shopping Tips 👉 All of Italy's classic cities in one collection — even on a group tour, you can still dive deep into art and food culture 🔹 【Travel Inconvenience Insurance Claim Guide】A successful real-life example of claiming after a Nordic snowstorm forced a change of itinerary 👉 Real experience shared! How to successfully claim travel insurance when your flight is cancelled or your itinerary is delayed?