12 days in Bari, Rome & Venice Itinerary

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

Start off your visit on the 21st (Wed): take in the spiritual surroundings of Basilica San Nicola, then pause for some serene contemplation at Cattedrale Santa Maria Assunta, and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Cattedrale Maria SS. Assunta.

To find photos, reviews, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Bari road trip tool.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Bari is an approximately 11.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Gulf Standard Time (GST) to Central European Standard Time (CET), which is usually a -3 hour difference. Traveling from Dubai in December, expect Bari to be much colder, temps between 16°C and 5°C. On the 22nd (Thu), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly to Rome.

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

Step out of the city life by going to Catacombs of Saint Callixtus and Colle del Gianicolo. Kids will appreciate attractions like Colosseum and Pantheon. There's still lots to do: contemplate the long history of St. Peter's Basilica, pause for some serene contemplation at Church of St. Louis of the French, don't miss a visit to Trevi Fountain, and get to know the fascinating history of Piazza Navona.

To see traveler tips, ratings, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Rome trip builder.

Traveling by flight from Bari to Rome takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. December in Rome sees daily highs of 16°C and lows of 4°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Tue) early enough to fly 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.

Bring the kids along to Canal Grande and Doge's Palace. Piazza San Marco and Basilica of St. Anthony will appeal to history buffs. Change things up with these side-trips from Venice: Verona (Torre dei Lamberti, Piazza delle Erbe, &more), Basilica dei Santi Felice e Fortunato (in Vicenza) and Padua (Chiesa degli Eremitani - World Heritage Site, Scrovegni Chapel, &more). Next up on the itinerary: make a trip to Basilica di San Marco, take in the spiritual surroundings of Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo (San Zanipolo), and take in the views from Ponte dei Sospiri.

To see other places to visit, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, use the Venice holiday planner.

Traveling by flight from Rome to Venice takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Traveling from Rome in December, expect Venice to be slightly colder, temps between 11°C and 1°C. On the 1st (Sun), you'll travel back home.