9 days in Italy Itinerary

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 10th (Fri), appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza del Duomo, thencontemplate the long history of Castello Sforzesco, and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Il Cenacolo. Here are some ideas for day two: admire the striking features of Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, take in the spiritual surroundings of Duomo di Milano, thentake in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilica di Santa Tecla, and finally admire the masterpieces at Pinacoteca Ambrosiana.

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Brussels, Belgium to Milan is an approximately 4.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Brussels in May; daily highs in Milan reach °C and lows reach °C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Cinque Terre.

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

Start off your visit on the 12th (Sun): take a stroll around Vernazza, trek along Footpath Monterosso - Vernazza, and then pause for some serene contemplation at Santa Margherita di Antiochia Church. On the 13th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: explore the wealth of natural beauty at Parco Nazionale Cinque Terre.

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Drive from Milan to Cinque Terre in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In May in Cinque Terre, expect temperatures between °C during the day and °C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Mon) early enough to drive to Florence.

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

On the 14th (Tue), make a trip to Piazzale Michelangelo, snap pictures at Ponte Vecchio, thenexplore the world behind art at Gallerie Degli Uffizi, thensteep yourself in history at Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, and finally get to know the fascinating history of Piazza del Duomo.

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You can drive from Cinque Terre to Florence in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In May, plan for daily highs up to °C, and evening lows to °C. On the 15th (Wed), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive 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.

Take a break from Venice with a short trip to Scrovegni Chapel in Padua, about 54 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: explore the activities along Canal Grande, take in the views from Ponte di Rialto, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute, and appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza San Marco.

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Getting from Florence to Venice by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a train; or fly. May in Venice sees daily highs of °C and lows of °C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sat) so you can travel back home.