28 days in Italy Itinerary

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.

Get in touch with nature at Canal Grande and Laguna Veneta. Museum-lovers will get to explore Doge's Palace and Peggy Guggenheim Collection. Explore Venice's surroundings by going to Padua (University of Padova, Basilica of St. Anthony, &more). Next up on the itinerary: take a stroll through Cannaregio, get to know the fascinating history of Centro Storico di Venezia, take in the views from Ponte di Rialto, and visit Dorsoduro.

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Durham, USA to Venice is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. You'll lose 6 hours traveling from Durham to Venice due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Durham in February, expect nights in Venice to be about the same, around 37°F, while days are slightly colder, around 50°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Sat) so you can go by car 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.

Start off your visit on the 5th (Sun): listen to music at Arena di Verona, make a trip to Piazza dei Signori, make a trip to Piazza delle Erbe, then enjoy breathtaking views from Torre dei Lamberti, then see the interesting displays at Casa di Giulietta, and finally don't miss a visit to Piazza Bra. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in the views from Ponte Scaligero, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilica di San Zeno Maggiore, then relax and rejuvenate at Spa Termale Aquaria, then get to know the fascinating history of Borghetto sul Mincio, and finally explore the world behind art at Palazzo Te.

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Getting from Venice to Verona by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a shuttle; or take a train. In February, daytime highs in Verona are 48°F, while nighttime lows are 34°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Andalo.

Andalo is a comune in Trentino in north Italy, with some 1,050 inhabitants in 2010. Start off your visit on the 7th (Tue): contemplate the waterfront views at Lago di Molveno, take in the exciting artwork at Mostra Miniature e Presepi, then hit the slopes at Scuola Italiana di Sci & Snowboard Kristal, then hit the slopes at Paganella, and finally see the winter wonderland with Scuola Italiana Sci Dolomiti di Brenta.

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You can drive from Verona to Andalo in 2 hours. Other options are to do a combination of train and bus; or take a bus. In February, plan for daily highs up to 50°F, and evening lows to 33°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Selva di Val Gardena.

Kick off your visit on the 8th (Wed): take a stroll through Ortisei: Zona Pedonale, stroll through Val Gardena, take in the awesome beauty at Alpe di Siusi, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Kloster Neustift, then pause for some serene contemplation at Duomo di Bressanone, and finally fly down the slopes at Ski School Dolomites. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 9th (Thu): take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Sass Pordoi, then fly down the slopes at Ski and Snowboardschool Dolomites Reba, then indulge in some personalized pampering at Cron4, and finally get engrossed in the history at South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology.

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You can drive from Andalo to Selva di Val Gardena in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. When traveling from Andalo in February, plan for colder days in Selva di Val Gardena, with highs around 30°F, while nights are little chillier with lows around 20°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Thu) so you can go by car to Livigno.

Livigno is a town and comune in the province of Sondrio, in the region of Lombardy, Italy, located in the Italian Alps, near the Swiss border.HistoryLivigno's second settlers were probably shepherds during the Middle Ages. Kick off your visit on the 10th (Fri): fly down the slopes at Centrale Scuola Sci e Snowboard, fly down the slopes at Carosello 3000 - Ski Area Livigno, then fly down the slopes at Mottolino Fun Mountain, and finally get engrossed in the history at MUS! Museum of Livigno and Trepalle.

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Getting from Selva di Val Gardena to Livigno by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: do a combination of train and bus. When traveling from Selva di Val Gardena in February, plan for somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Livigno: temperatures range from 36°F by day to 24°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Fri) to allow enough 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.

Kick off your visit on the 11th (Sat): admire the striking features of Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, take in the spiritual surroundings of Duomo di Milano, then admire the masterpieces at Pinacoteca di Brera, then admire the masterpieces at Pinacoteca Ambrosiana, and finally explore the galleries of Basilica di Sant'Ambrogio.

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Getting from Livigno to Milan by car takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. Traveling from Livigno in February, things will get somewhat warmer in Milan: highs are around 48°F and lows about 35°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sat) so you can take a train to Turin.

A city of technology and industry, Turin is in northwestern Italy, a one-hour drive from the French border and slightly more than that from the Mediterranean Sea.

Kick off your visit on the 12th (Sun): test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, make a trip to Piazza San Carlo, then take an in-depth tour of Museo Egizio, then examine the collection at Forte di Bard, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilica di Superga. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 13th (Mon): make a trip to Piazza Castello, see the interesting displays at Museo Nazionale dell'Automobile, get engrossed in the history at Borgo Medievale, then examine the collection at Museo Nazionale del Cinema, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Church of San Lorenzo, and finally see the interesting displays at Civic Museum of Ancient Art (Palazzo Madama).

For traveler tips, other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, read Turin trip itinerary planner.

Take a train from Milan to Turin in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Milan in February, you will find days in Turin are little chillier (41°F), and nights are about the same (33°F). Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Mon) so you can drive to Genoa.

Once the most important harbor in the Mediterranean Sea, Genoa has a long history as a rich and powerful trade center in northern Italy.

Start off your visit on the 14th (Tue): admire the masterpieces at Palazzo Ducale, take in the spiritual surroundings of Cattedrale di San Lorenzo - Duomo di Genova, examine the collection at Galata Museo del Mare, then admire the landmark architecture of Via Giuseppe Garibaldi, then stop by Boccadasse, and finally get to know the fascinating history of Passeggiata Anita Garibaldi a Nervi. On the 15th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: kick back and relax at Baia del Silenzio, get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Aquarium of Genoa, explore the galleries of Galleria Nazionale di Palazzo Spinola, then don't miss a visit to Museo di Palazzo Reale, and finally get engrossed in the history at Basilica di Santa Maria di Castello.

To find reviews, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Genoa trip planning website.

Getting from Turin to Genoa by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Turin in February, with highs in Genoa at 54°F and lows at 44°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Wed) so you can catch the flight to Naples.

Naples is the capital of the Italian region Campania and the third-largest municipality in Italy after Rome and Milan. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Tesoro di San Gennaro and Museo e Real Bosco di Capodimonte. Parco Acheologico di Ercolano and Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Venture out of the city with trips to Museo della Carta (in Amalfi), Duomo di Ravello (in Ravello) and Spas (in Minori). Next up on the itinerary: get to know the fascinating history of Lungomare Caracciolo, delve into the distant past at Pompeii Archaeological Park, stroll through Fornillo, and take an in-depth tour of Galleria Borbonica.

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You can fly from Genoa to Naples in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In February, plan for daily highs up to 58°F, and evening lows to 43°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sat) to allow enough time to take a train to Rome.

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

Get some cultural insight at Pantheon and Stanze di Raffaello. You'll explore and learn at Vatican Museums and Musei Capitolini. There's lots more to do: pause for some serene contemplation at Abbey of St. Paul Outside the Walls, delve into the distant past at Palatine Hill, get engrossed in the history at Le Domus Romane di Palazzo Valentini, and don't miss a visit to Cupola di San Pietro.

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You can take a train from Naples to Rome in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly. In February, plan for daily highs up to 57°F, and evening lows to 41°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Wed) early enough to go by car to Assisi.

Rich in culture and religious tradition, Assisi is known as the birthplace of St.

On the 23rd (Thu), take in the spiritual surroundings of Eremo delle Carceri, take in the spiritual surroundings of Basilica di Santa Chiara, learn about winemaking at Azienda Agraria Saio, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilica Papale e Sacro Convento di San Francesco d'Assisi, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at San Damiano, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Basilica di Santa Maria degli Angeli - Porziuncola.

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Traveling by car from Rome to Assisi takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In February, daily temperatures in Assisi can reach 53°F, while at night they dip to 39°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Thu) to allow time to drive to Florence.

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

Museum-lovers will appreciate Florence Academy of Fine Arts and Museum of Opera of Saint Maria of Fiore. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Basilica San Miniato al Monte and Centro Storico. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Florence: Pisa (Duomo di Pisa & Leaning Tower of Pisa). There's still lots to do: examine the collection at Pitti Palace, step into the grandiose world of Palazzo Vecchio, enjoy breathtaking views from Campanile di Giotto, and appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza del Duomo.

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Traveling by car from Assisi to Florence takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In February, plan for daily highs up to 54°F, and evening lows to 40°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Siena.

Siena, a medieval Tuscan city, features numerous attractions, including a historic town center, alleyways, towers, and well-preserved buildings.

On the 27th (Mon), savor the flavors at Food & Drink, don't miss a visit to Piazza del Campo, pause for some serene contemplation at Duomo di Siena, then explore the world behind art at Museo dell'Opera Metropolitana, then steep yourself in history at Centro Storico di Siena, and finally enjoy breathtaking views from Torre del Mangia. On the 28th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: get a sense of history and politics at Palazzo Pubblico and Museo Civico and then steep yourself in history at Historic Centre of San Gimignano.

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Traveling by car from Florence to Siena takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. February in Siena sees daily highs of 57°F and lows of 40°F at night. On the 28th (Tue), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.