34 Days in Italy

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.

Your list of things to see and do now includes Doge's Palace, Santa Maria dei Miracoli, Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo (San Zanipolo), and other attractions.

Before you visit Venice, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.

New York City, USA to Venice is an approximately 12-hour flight. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time to Central European Standard Time, which is usually a 6 hour difference. Traveling from New York City in March, things will get somewhat warmer in Venice: highs are around °F and lows about °F. You'll have a few hours on the 18th (Wed) to wrap things up before traveling to Trento.

Tyrol's capital and one of the nation's wealthiest cities, Trento serves as the commercial and cultural center of the region.

Your day-by-day itinerary now includes Parco Grotta Cascata Varone, Orrido Di Ponte Alto, Castello del Buonconsiglio Monumenti e Collezioni Provinciali, and other attractions you added. Start off your visit on the 18th (Wed): admire the masterpieces at Castello del Buonconsiglio Monumenti e Collezioni Provinciali, explore the ancient world of Cattedrale di San Vigilio, make a trip to Fontana del Nettuno, thendon't miss a visit to Case Cazuffi Rella, thengo for a walk through Orrido Di Ponte Alto, and finally contemplate the waterfront views at Lago di Toblino. Keep things going the next day: explore the activities along Lago di Tenno, thenget to know the fascinating history of Medieval Village of Canale, and then explore the striking landscape at Parco Grotta Cascata Varone.

To find more things to do, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Trento route builder app.

Drive from Venice to Trento in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In March in Trento, expect temperatures between °F during the day and °F at night. On the 20th (Fri), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Varenna.

Varenna is a comune (municipality) on Lake Como in the Province of Lecco in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 60km north of Milan and about 20km northwest of Lecco.Varenna was founded by local fishermen in 769, and was later allied of the commune of Milan. You've added Villa del Balbianello, Villa Carlotta, Il Giardino Botanico - Hotel Villa Cipressi, and other attractions to your itinerary. On the 20th (Fri), admire the striking features of Villa Monastero, stop by Alimentari Da Caio, and then stroll around La Punta Spartivento. Keep things going the next day: step into the grandiose world of Castello di Vezio, admire the natural beauty at Il Giardino Botanico - Hotel Villa Cipressi, thentake in nature's colorful creations at Villa Carlotta, and finally admire the landmark architecture of Villa del Balbianello.

For ratings, more things to do, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Varenna day trip planning website.

You can drive from Trento to Varenna in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of shuttle and train. Expect a daytime high around °F in March, and nighttime lows around °F. You'll have a few hours on the 22nd (Sun) to wrap things up before traveling 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.

You've added Porta Palatina, Piazza San Carlo, Reggia di Venaria Reale, and other attractions to your itinerary. Start off your visit on the 22nd (Sun): examine the collection at Museo Lavazza and then browse the exhibits of Reggia di Venaria Reale. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 23rd (Mon): don't miss a visit to Piazza San Carlo, don't miss a visit to Piazza Castello, admire the striking features of Palazzo Reale, thencontemplate the long history of Duomo di Torino e Cappella della Sacra Sindone, thentake in panoramic vistas at Porta Palatina, and finally take in nature's colorful creations at Parco del Valentino.

For maps, more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Turin road trip planner.

Traveling by train from Varenna to Turin takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. When traveling from Varenna in March, plan for slightly colder days in Turin, with highs around °F, while nights are about the same with lows around °F. You'll have a few hours on the 24th (Tue) to wrap things up before traveling to Cinque Terre.

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

Your day-by-day itinerary now includes Castello Doria, View Point Corniglia and Santa Margherita di Antiochia Church. On the 24th (Tue), explore the historical opulence of Castello Doria and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Santa Margherita di Antiochia Church. On the 25th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: get great views at View Point Corniglia.

To find other places to visit, traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Cinque Terre day trip planning tool.

You can drive from Turin to Cinque Terre in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Turin in March: highs in Cinque Terre hover around °F, while lows dip to °F. You will have some time to spend on the 26th (Thu) before leaving for Pisa.

Known worldwide for the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the city of Pisa historically served as a maritime power in the heart of Tuscany.

Kick off your visit on the 26th (Thu): enjoy breathtaking views from Leaning Tower of Pisa and then admire the striking features of Duomo di Pisa.

For maps, ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Pisa trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by train from Cinque Terre to Pisa takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. In March in Pisa, expect temperatures between °F during the day and °F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 26th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Florence.

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

You've added The Boboli Gardens, Mercato Centrale, Biblioteca Medicea Laurenziana, and other attractions to your itinerary.

To find photos, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the Florence trip site.

Getting from Pisa to Florence by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around °F in March, and nighttime lows around °F. You'll have a few hours on the 29th (Sun) to wrap things up before traveling to Bologna.

A city famous for its cuisine, Bologna is the seat of the oldest university in the world, founded in 1088.

Your day-by-day itinerary now includes Basilica di San Petronio, San Colombano - Tagliavini Collection, Basilica - Santuario di Santo Stefano, and other attractions you added. Start off your visit on the 29th (Sun): walk around Parco della Montagnola, examine the collection at San Colombano - Tagliavini Collection, contemplate the long history of Piazza Maggiore, thenadmire the local landmark of Fontana del Nettuno, thenget a sense of history and politics at Palazzo Comunale, and finally contemplate the long history of Basilica di San Petronio.

Plan my trip to Bologna with suggested itineraries provided by Inspirock.

Take a train from Florence to Bologna in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In March, daytime highs in Bologna are °F, while nighttime lows are °F. You'll have a few hours on the 30th (Mon) to wrap things up before traveling to City of San Marino.

The capital of one of the world's smallest and oldest republics, the hillside city of San Marino boasts a World Heritage-listed old town that's known for its winding cobblestone streets and sweeping views of the surrounding countryside.

To find other places to visit, photos, ratings, and more tourist information, read our City of San Marino travel planning app.

You can drive from Bologna to City of San Marino in 1.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of train and bus; or take a bus. When traveling from Bologna in March, plan for a bit cooler days and about the same nights in City of San Marino: temperatures range from °F by day to °F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 30th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Perugia.

Though it features Etruscan defensive walls and a medieval town center, Perugia is perhaps best known for its fine chocolate and annual chocolate festival.

Your day-by-day itinerary now includes Duomo di Siena, Eremo Le Celle, Castello di Brolio, and other attractions you added.

To find where to stay, maps, photos, and more tourist information, read Perugia tour itinerary planner.

Getting from City of San Marino to Perugia by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. When traveling from City of San Marino in March, plan for a bit warmer days in Perugia, with highs around °F, while nights are about the same with lows around °F. You will have some time to spend on the 3rd (Fri) before leaving for Rome.

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

Your list of things to see and do now includes Colosseum, Palatine Hill, Roman Forum, and other attractions.

To see more things to do, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Rome travel route builder tool.

Traveling by car from Perugia to Rome takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In April in Rome, expect temperatures between °F during the day and °F at night. You will have some time to spend on the 6th (Mon) before leaving for Sorrento.

A lovely town easily accessible from almost anywhere in the country, Sorrento overlooks the Bay of Naples and sits right on the Amalfi Drive.

Your day-by-day itinerary now includes Villa Cimbrone Gardens as well as Pompeii Archaeological Park.

To find other places to visit, maps, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Sorrento trip planner.

Traveling by train from Rome to Sorrento takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Rome in April, Sorrento is somewhat warmer at night with lows of °F. You'll have a few hours on the 10th (Fri) to wrap things up before traveling to Naples.

Naples is the capital of the Italian region Campania and the third-largest municipality in Italy after Rome and Milan. You've added Galleria Borbonica, Cloister of Santa Chiara, Catacombe di San Gennaro, and other attractions to your itinerary. On the 10th (Fri), don't miss a visit to Obelisco di San Gennaro, pause for some serene contemplation at Duomo di Napoli, take in the architecture and atmosphere at San Lorenzo Maggiore, thenmake a trip to Via San Gregorio Armeno, thenexplore the ancient world of Catacombe di San Gennaro, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Cloister of Santa Chiara.

Plan my trip to Naples with suggested itineraries provided by Inspirock.

You can drive from Sorrento to Naples in 1.5 hours. Other options are to ride a ferry; or take a train. In April, daily temperatures in Naples can reach °F, while at night they dip to °F. You'll have a few hours on the 11th (Sat) to wrap things up before traveling to Matera.

Famous for its resemblance to the ancient settlements of Jerusalem and Cappadocia, Matera remains one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world.

Your day-by-day itinerary now includes Cattedrale di Matera, Cripta del Peccato Originale, Chiese rupestri Madonna delle Virtu e San Nicola dei Greci, and other attractions you added. Kick off your visit on the 11th (Sat): see the interesting displays at MOOM Matera Olive Oil Museum, don't miss a visit to Chiesa rupestre di Santa Lucia alle Malve, pause for some serene contemplation at Church of Santa Maria de Idris, thenmake a trip to Casa Noha, thendon't miss a visit to Chiese rupestri Madonna delle Virtu e San Nicola dei Greci, and finally explore the ancient world of Cripta del Peccato Originale.

Before you visit Matera, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.

Drive from Naples to Matera in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Naples in April, expect Matera to be a bit cooler, temps between °F and °F. You will have some time to spend on the 12th (Sun) before leaving for Ostuni.

Ostuni is a city and comune, located about 8 km from the coast, in the province of Brindisi, region of Apulia, Italy). Your list of things to see and do now includes Grotte di Castellana, Zoosafari, Riserva Bosco Pianelle, and other attractions.

To see reviews, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Ostuni trip itinerary tool.

Getting from Matera to Ostuni by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. Plan for somewhat warmer nights when traveling from Matera in April since evenings lows in Ostuni dip to °F. You'll have a few hours on the 16th (Thu) to wrap things up before traveling to Bari.

Puglia's capital city, Bari, is a growing metropolis of industry and one of the country's most important commercial ports.

For more things to do, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, use the Bari trip planner.

You can drive from Ostuni to Bari in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Traveling from Ostuni in April, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be little chillier in Bari, with lows of °F. You will have some time to spend on the 16th (Thu) before leaving for home.