your Schengen visa applied for through Italy six to eight weeks before you fly. At a mid-range level, budget roughly INR 1.4 lakh to INR 3 lakh per person for 7 nights including return flights, or INR 2.8 lakh to INR 6 lakh for a couple, depending mostly on the season and your hotels.

This guide helps you compare an Italy tour package from Delhi with planning it yourself, and covers flights, route, days, visa and a cost table in rupees. You can also browse our Italy tour packages.

The best route for a trip to Italy from India

Most first-time visitors want three things from Italy: ancient Rome, Renaissance Florence and the canals of Venice. All three sit on one high-speed rail line, so the classic route is Rome → Florence → Venice. With more time, add the Amalfi Coast in the south or Milan and Lake Como in the north.

Flights from Delhi to Italy

Air India flies non-stop from Delhi to Rome four times a week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday), leaving at 1:15 pm and landing the same evening after about nine hours. It also flies non-stop to Milan, and ITA Airways has added a non-stop Delhi–Rome service. One-stop flights via the Gulf or Europe give more timings.

Economy return fares from Delhi usually start around INR 45,000 in quieter months and climb to INR 70,000–INR 95,000 in June–August. Book two to three months ahead for spring or autumn, and four to six months ahead for summer. To save a day, fly into Rome and home from Milan so you never backtrack from Venice.

Getting between cities by train

Italy's high-speed trains, run by Trenitalia (Frecciarossa) and Italo, link Rome, Florence, Venice, Milan and Naples. Rome to Florence takes under two hours and Florence to Venice a little over two. Advance fares start at about Euro 19.90 (about INR 2,100), while a flexible ticket bought on the day costs around Euro 55 (about INR 5,800). Bookings usually open about four months ahead and the cheapest seats go first. If you buy a paper regional-train ticket at a station, stamp it in the green machine before boarding.

When to go: the best months for Italy

• April to June and September to October: pleasant walking weather and the best balance of crowds and price. School holidays in May and June push family fares up.
• July and August: the hottest, busiest and most expensive months.
• November to March: the cheapest flights and hotels, with shorter days. Christmas and New Year are busy in Rome and Venice.

Venice charges day-trippers aged 14 and above Euro 5 to Euro 10 on peak days (60 days between April and July in 2026). Overnight guests are exempt, one more reason to stay a night there.

Italy in 7 or 10 days: sample plans

Seven nights covers the big three cities without rushing; ten nights lets you add the coast or the lakes.

7 nights: Rome, Florence and Venice

1. Day 1: Fly Delhi to Rome, check in and take an easy evening walk.
2. Day 2: Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill in the morning; the Pantheon and Trevi Fountain in the evening.
3. Day 3: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Basilica (the museums are closed on most Sundays).
4. Day 4: Train to Florence; the Duomo area and sunset at Piazzale Michelangelo.
5. Day 5: Uffizi Gallery in the morning, then an optional half-day trip to Pisa.
6. Day 6: Train to Venice; ride the vaporetto (water bus) down the Grand Canal to the Rialto Bridge.
7. Day 7: St Mark's Square early in the morning, then the islands of Murano and Burano.
8. Day 8: Train to Milan for the non-stop flight to Delhi, or a one-stop flight from Venice.

10 nights: add the Amalfi Coast or Lake Como

With three extra nights, either head south from Rome to the Amalfi Coast (Positano, Amalfi and a boat day to Capri) before going north, or finish in Milan with a day at Lake Como. The coast is liveliest from spring to early autumn; Lake Como suits a slower, scenic end to the trip.

Tips for Indian travellers on the ground

• Vegetarian food is easy: pizza margherita, pasta al pomodoro, risotto and gelato are everywhere. For Jain meals, ask for "senza cipolla e aglio" (no onion or garlic) and carry snacks.
• Dress for churches: cover shoulders and knees at St Peter's and Florence's Duomo.
• Watch your bag on Rome's metro and around big railway stations.
• Pack comfortable shoes for cobbled old towns. Our packing list for a Europe group tour works for Italy too.

Schengen visa for Italy from Delhi: documents, fee and timeline

Indian passport holders need a Schengen short-stay visa for Italy. Apply to Italy if you spend the most nights there; if nights are split equally, apply to the country you enter first. In Delhi, you submit the application and give fingerprints at the VFS Global centre.

• Fee: Euro 90 for adults (about INR 9,500) and Euro 45 for children aged 6 to 12 (about INR 4,800); children under 6 pay nothing. VFS adds its own service charge of around INR 2,000.
• Timing: you can apply up to six months before travel. A decision usually takes about 15 days but can stretch in the summer rush, so apply six to eight weeks ahead for May–September trips.
• Insurance: travel medical insurance with at least Euro 30,000 cover, valid across the Schengen area, is mandatory.
• Typical documents: passport valid three months beyond your return, photographs, flight and hotel bookings, bank statements, income tax returns, a leave letter or business proof, and a day-by-day itinerary.
• Frequent travellers: under the EU's cascade rules for Indians, if you have lawfully used two Schengen visas in the last three years, you can be given a two-year multiple-entry visa.

Dewan Holidays helps with visitor-visa documentation and VFS appointments; see our Italy visa assistance page. The embassy makes the final decision on every application, and this guide is general information, not legal or immigration advice.

Italy trip cost from Delhi: budget table in INR

Here is a realistic do-it-yourself budget for 7 nights on the Rome–Florence–Venice route, staying in central 3-star hotels on twin sharing. Euro prices are converted at about INR 106 to Euro 1.

Expense	Per person	Per couple	Notes
Return flights, Delhi–Italy (economy)	INR 45,000–INR 95,000	INR 90,000–INR 1,90,000	Lowest in Feb–Mar and Nov, highest in June–Aug
Schengen visa fee + VFS charge	about INR 11,500	about INR 23,000	Euro 90 visa fee per adult
Hotels, 7 nights (central 3-star)	INR 40,000–INR 95,000	INR 80,000–INR 1,90,000	Venice and Florence cost more than Rome
Trains: Rome–Florence–Venice–Milan	INR 6,000–INR 20,000	INR 12,000–INR 40,000	Advance fares vs on-the-day fares
Sightseeing tickets	INR 8,500–INR 15,000	INR 17,000–INR 30,000	Colosseum, Vatican, Uffizi and more
Metro, buses and water buses	INR 3,000–INR 8,000	INR 6,000–INR 16,000	Rome 72-hour pass Euro 22 (about INR 2,300)
Food (mostly vegetarian, casual restaurants)	INR 24,000–INR 48,000	INR 48,000–INR 96,000	About INR 3,000–INR 6,000 a day
City tax at hotels	INR 2,000–INR 7,500	INR 4,000–INR 15,000	Euro 3–Euro 10 per person per night, by hotel category
Total (approx.)	INR 1.4–3 lakh	INR 2.8–6 lakh	Plus travel insurance and shopping

For 10 nights, add roughly INR 30,000–INR 80,000 per person. Shoulder-season dates and early bookings keep you towards the lower end.

Tickets to book before you fly

• Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill: Euro 18 (about INR 1,900). Entry is timed and in your name, so carry your passport.
• Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel: Euro 25 online (about INR 2,650). Closed on Sundays except the last Sunday of the month.
• Uffizi Gallery, Florence: Euro 29 booked in advance or Euro 25 on the day (about INR 3,100 or INR 2,650), and Euro 16 if you enter from 4 pm.
• Trevi Fountain: Euro 2 to walk down to the basin, open 9 am to 10 pm.
• Pantheon: Euro 5.

Choosing an Italy tour package from Delhi: group or private

Classic Italy Escape, Dewan Holidays

If you would rather not juggle trains, timed tickets and hotels, a package takes that off your plate. Group departures run on fixed dates with a set itinerary and suit first-timers and seniors; private trips let you pick dates, hotels and pace. Still deciding? Read whether Europe group tours are worth it.

• Roman Wonders: 4 nights, private, from INR 1,04,500 per person*. A shorter option if your leave is limited.
• Classic Italy Escape: 6 nights, private, from INR 1,44,000 per person*.
• Gems of Italy: 9 nights, private, from INR 1,82,900 per person*, for a longer and slower trip.
• Best of Switzerland & Italy with Austria: 7 nights, group fixed departure with flights included, from INR 2,18,990 per person*.

The three private trips are priced without flights, so add your airfare from the table above when you compare. For more fixed-date options across Europe, see our Europe group tour packages.

*Price as listed on our website at the time of writing. Check the tour page for current dates and prices.

FAQs: planning an Italy trip from India

How much does an Italy trip from Delhi cost per person?

About INR 1.4 lakh to INR 3 lakh per person for 7 nights, including flights, visa, 3-star hotels, trains, sightseeing and food. Shoulder-season dates and early bookings keep you at the lower end.

Is there a direct flight from Delhi to Italy?

Yes, Air India flies non-stop from Delhi to Rome and Milan, and ITA Airways also flies Delhi–Rome non-stop. The flight to Rome takes about nine hours.

How many days are enough for an Italy trip from India?

Seven nights is enough for Rome, Florence and Venice. Ten nights lets you add the Amalfi Coast or Lake Como; five nights suits one or two cities only.

Which visa do Indians need for Italy, and how long does it take?

Indians need a Schengen short-stay visa, applied for through VFS Global. Decisions usually take around 15 days, longer in summer, so apply six to eight weeks ahead.

What is the best month to visit Italy from India?

April to June and September to October give the best mix of weather, crowds and price. Winter is cheapest; July and August are hot and expensive.

Is Italy good for vegetarian travellers?

Yes, pizza, pasta, risotto and gelato are on almost every menu. Jain food needs more planning, so carry some snacks.

Are Italy tour packages from India worth it compared with planning it yourself?

A package is worth it if you want the planning and bookings handled for you, especially on a first trip or with family. Confident travellers can save by booking trains and timed entries themselves.

Plan your Italy trip with Dewan Holidays

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