Are you in need of an Italy with an NYC layover itinerary? If so, keep reading! In this FREE itinerary, I'm giving you a list of ideas of where to stay and what to do in Italy. And if you are leaving the US through New York City, here is a great guide of things to do in your layover. Let's get into the itinerary!
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Day 1
Overnight Flight from JFK (New York City) to FCO (Rome)
Day 2
Transportation to Hotel
With Executive Rent
Meet in the arrival hall by the NCC MEETING POINT/LIMO SERVICE and they will be holding a sign with my name on it.
Check Into Hotel
Via Vittorio Veneto, 191 Rome 00187 Italy
+39-06-489929
Check in is at 3:00PM
Colosseum
Buy Tickets and Schedule Entry Time in Advance
If you want to go to the underground, must book 1.5 to 2 months out
Dinner
Day 3
Photo Shoot through Airbnb Experiences
Meeting point varies
Lunch
Faster Than Skip-the-Line: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Guided Tour
Buy tickets here
Departs at Via Tunisi, 4, 00192 Roma RM, Italy
At the bottom of the steps across the street from the Entrance of the Vatican Museums. The steps are located right next to Caffè Vaticano on the corner of Viale Vaticano and Via Tunisi. The closest Metro stop is Line A (Ottaviano – Musei Vaticani).
With City Wonders LTD
Roman-Palatine Forum
No timed entry
Use Colosseum ticket from yesterday to enter
Dinner at hotel
Day 4
Rome to Venice
Leave from Roma Termini with Trenitalia.
T Fondaco Rooftop Terrace
Must make a reservation
30 minute walk from train station
Great place for photos of Venice
Free entry, 15 minutes inside
Lunch
Caffe Florian in St. Mark Square
Oldest cafe in Venice
Boat Tour
Buy tickets here!
2:30PM Departure at Piazza, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
Entrance to the Royal Gardens, on the waterfront of St Mark's Square - You'll meet Avventure Bellissime tour coordinator outside the gardens, in front of the wrought iron Gate holding a sign with the name of the tour and Avventure Bellissime logo written on it.
Operated By Avventure Bellissime
Hard Rock Cafe
Make reservation in advance
Venice to Rome
Return to Rome: Leave from Venezia S. Lucia to Roma Termini with Trenitalia
Day 5
Tuscany Countryside Day Trip from Rome including 3-Course Lunch & Wine Tasting
Book trip here!
With City Wonders LTD
Lunch included
Tour departs at 7:30am from Piazza del Popolo
Meet at the center of Piazza del Popolo, by the large fountain with the lions and the obelisk. The nearest metro stop is Flaminio (Line A).
Dinner at San Marco Pizzeria
Day 6
Transportation to the Airport
Book here!
Flight to NYC Layover
Transit from JFK to hotel
Take to AirTrain to Jamaica Station (train E - Blue towards World Trade Center for 3 Stops to the Kews Garden stop)
$8.50 for AirTrain
Buy Metro Card for Subway
Go to F train towards Kings Hwy/Coney Island for 10 stops to the 34 St - Herald Sq Subway Station stop
Exit at 34th Street and 6th Avenue
Check Into Hotel
Check in is at 3:00PM
60 West 36th Street, New York, NY 10018
Dinner at Clinton Hall
Day 7
Take Subway to 9/11 Memorial (Google Maps helps with routing Subway)
Free entry memorial
If you have time, there is a museum
Check out of hotel at 11AM
Have hotel hold luggage
Empire State Building
Take Airtrain to airport
Fly Home
Resources:
US Step Program: https://step.state.gov/STEP/Index.aspx
US Embassy in Italy: https://it.usembassy.gov/
And if you want to see more from Italy, you can start by visiting this video!