15 days in Northwest Italy Itinerary

Aptly nicknamed the Eternal City, Rome is the birthplace of the Roman Empire, one of the world's greatest civilizations ever.

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Colosseum and Pantheon. There's much more to do: admire the local landmark of Trevi Fountain, get to know the fascinating history of Piazza Navona, delve into the distant past at Palatine Hill, and wander the streets of Trastevere.

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Salt Lake City, USA to Rome is an approximately 17.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 8 hours traveling from Salt Lake City to Rome. While traveling from Salt Lake City, expect a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Rome, ranging from highs of 84°F to lows of 65°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Tue) so you can catch the train to Florence.

Considered a cultural, artistic, and architectural jewel of Italy, Florence is the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance.

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Florence Academy of Fine Arts and Piazzale Michelangelo. Step out of Florence to go to Pisa and see Leaning Tower of Pisa, which is approximately 1h 20 min away. And it doesn't end there: steep yourself in history at Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, take in panoramic vistas at Campanile di Giotto, explore the world behind art at Pitti Palace, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at The Baptistery of St. John.

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Take a train from Rome to Florence in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly. In June, daytime highs in Florence are 83°F, while nighttime lows are 65°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Cinque Terre.

Made up of five picturesque towns on the Ligurian coast, Cinque Terre is Italy's answer to the French Riviera.

On the 19th (Sat), make a trip to Borgo Antico, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Convento dei Cappuccini e Chiesa di San Francesco, then take a tour by water with Enjoy Cinqueterre Boat Tours, and finally stroll through Footpath Monterosso - Vernazza.

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Traveling by car from Florence to Cinque Terre takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. Traveling from Florence in June, plan for little chillier nights in Cinque Terre, with lows around 60°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Milan.

In many ways the most modern of Italian cities, Milan is a busy, elegant metropolis with an impressive list of grand palaces, fine churches, and important museums.

On the 20th (Sun), get to know the fascinating history of Piazza del Duomo, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Duomo di Milano, then explore the historical opulence of Castello Sforzesco, and finally don't miss a visit to Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II.

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Traveling by car from Cinque Terre to Milan takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In June in Milan, expect temperatures between 83°F during the day and 64°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sun) so you can drive to Verona.

The famous setting for Shakespeare's star-crossed lovers, Romeo and Juliet, Verona is one of northern Italy's main tourist destinations, largely owing to its incredibly rich artistic heritage.

On the 21st (Mon), make a trip to Piazza Bra, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Basilica di San Zeno Maggiore, contemplate the long history of Museo di Castelvecchio, wander the streets of Piazza delle Erbe, then take in panoramic vistas at Torre dei Lamberti, and finally delve into the distant past at Arena di Verona.

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Traveling by car from Milan to Verona takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. June in Verona sees daily highs of 84°F and lows of 63°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Mon) so you can go by car to Venice.

Virtually unchanged for the last six centuries, Venice is actually a group of islands made famous by a series of canals, bridges, monuments, piazzas, and narrow pedestrian lanes.

Kids will enjoy Canal Grande and Ponte di Rialto. The adventure continues: contemplate the long history of Doge's Palace, get the lay of the land with Walking tours, appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza San Marco, and snap pictures at Ponte dei Sospiri.

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Traveling by car from Verona to Venice takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or take a bus. In June, daytime highs in Venice are 81°F, while nighttime lows are 63°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Fri) so you can travel back home.