11 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.

On the 22nd (Sun), take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilica di San Marco, then appreciate the extensive heritage of St. Mark's Square, then admire the striking features of Doge's Palace, and finally explore the activities along Canal Grande.

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Melbourne, Australia to Venice is an approximately 25-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and train; or do a combination of train and flight. The time zone difference moving from Australian Eastern Standard Time (Victoria) to Central European Time is minus 9 hours. In September, Venice is somewhat warmer than Melbourne - with highs of 29°C and lows of 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sun) to allow time to take a train to Florence.

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

Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Mon): examine the collection at Galleria dell'Accademia, get engrossed in the history at Basilica di Santa Croce, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, then enjoy breathtaking views from Campanile di Giotto, then get to know the fascinating history of Piazza del Duomo, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of The Baptistery of St. John. On your second day here, take in the views from Ponte Vecchio, explore the world behind art at Uffizi Galleries, then see the interesting displays at Pitti Palace, and finally get great views at Piazzale Michelangelo.

To find more things to do, traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Florence trip site .

Getting from Venice to Florence by train takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 30°C in September, and nighttime lows around 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Tue) early enough to travel to Cabras.

Looking out onto a vast coastline from the southern shore of the lake, Cabras represents an ancient village best known for its rare historical finds that date as far back as the Neolithic times.

On the 25th (Wed), tour the pleasant surroundings at Capo San Marco, enjoy the sand and surf at Sa Mesa Longa, then enjoy the sand and surf at I Gatti di Su Pallosu, and finally look for gifts at Oleificio Corrias Giovanni Matteo. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: enjoy the sand and surf at Spiaggia di Is Arutas and then stroll through S'Archeddu 'e sa Canna.

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Getting from Florence to Cabras by combination of flight and train takes about 6 hours. Other options: do a combination of train and flight; or do a combination of flight, bus, and train. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Florence in September: highs in Cabras hover around 34°C, while lows dip to 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Thu) so you can travel to Carloforte.

Carloforte is a fishing and resort town of located on Isola di San Pietro, approximately 7km off the southwestern coast of Sardinia, in southern Sardinia, Italy.HistoryAccording to a legend, a local church was founded in the early 14th century in honour of hundreds of participants to the so-called Children's Crusade of 1212 who perished in a shipwreck just off the island on their way to North Africa during a gale. On the 27th (Fri), enjoy the sand and surf at Punta Delle Colonne, then enjoy the sand and surf at Spiaggia di Cala Fico, then stroll through Cape Sandalo, and finally stroll through La Conca.

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Drive from Cabras to Carloforte in 3 hours. Expect a daytime high around 34°C in September, and nighttime lows around 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel to Rome.

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

You'll explore and learn at Vatican Museums and Musei Capitolini. Attractions like Palatine Hill and Colosseum make great kid-friendly stops. And it doesn't end there: steep yourself in history at St. Peter's Basilica, don't miss a visit to Pantheon, pause for some serene contemplation at Santa Maria in Trastevere, and appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza Navona.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Carloforte to Rome. In September, daytime highs in Rome are 32°C, while nighttime lows are 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 30th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel back home.