12 days in Italy Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Italy trip builder
Start: Denver
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Venice
— 3 nights
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Bologna
Train
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Florence
— 1 night
Drive
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Saturnia
— 1 night
Drive
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Positano
— 4 nights
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Bus to Meta, Train to Rome, Fly to Denver
End: Denver
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Venice — 3 nights
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City of Romance
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.Start off your visit on the 11th (Thu): take a tour by water with Like a Venetian, take in the views from Ponte della Paglia, pause for some photo ops at Colonna di San Marco e San Teodoro, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Santa Maria dei Miracoli, then make a trip to Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta detta I Gesuiti, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Church of San Pantalon. On the next day, take a stroll through Santa Croce, take a stroll through Campo Santa Margherita, then admire the masterpieces at Palazzo Mocenigo, then go for a stroll along the water at Riva degli Schiavoni, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Chiesa di Santa Maria della Pieta.
For ratings, traveler tips, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Venice online tour itinerary planner.
Denver, USA to Venice is an approximately 15-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Denver to Venice is 8 hours. In May, Venice is somewhat warmer than Denver - with highs of 72°F and lows of 55°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sat) so you can go by car to Bologna.
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Heart of Italian Cuisine
A city famous for its cuisine, Bologna is the seat of the oldest university in the world, founded in 1088.Kick off your visit on the 13th (Sat): learn about winemaking at Manaresi.
To see where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Bologna trip itinerary maker app.
Traveling by car from Venice to Bologna takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In May in Bologna, expect temperatures between 74°F during the day and 54°F at night. On the 13th (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can take a train to Florence.
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Florence — 1 night
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Birthplace of the Italian Renaissance
Considered a cultural, artistic, and architectural jewel of Italy, Florence is the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance.On the 13th (Sat), visit Oltrarno, don't miss a visit to Piazza Santo Spirito, then don't miss a visit to Ratto della Sabina, and finally take in panoramic vistas at Torre di Arnolfo.
To find where to stay, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Florence trip builder tool.
Traveling by train from Bologna to Florence takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 71°F in May, and nighttime lows around 52°F. On the 14th (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Saturnia.
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Saturnia — 1 night
Start off your visit on the 14th (Sun): take in the dramatic scenery at Le Cascatelle di Saturnia.
To see traveler tips, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Saturnia online trip builder.
Getting from Florence to Saturnia by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: do a combination of train and taxi; or take a bus. May in Saturnia sees daily highs of 74°F and lows of 53°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Mon) so you can drive to Positano.
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To see traveler tips, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Saturnia online trip builder.
Getting from Florence to Saturnia by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: do a combination of train and taxi; or take a bus. May in Saturnia sees daily highs of 74°F and lows of 53°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Mon) so you can drive to Positano.
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Positano — 4 nights
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Often referred to as the gem of the Amalfi Coast, Positano remains one of southern Italy's most sought-after vacation locales, thanks to its hillside location and picturesque, pastel buildings.Get in touch with nature at Valle delle Ferriere and Marina of Lobra. Explore hidden gems such as Villa Comunale and Limonoro. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Positano: Amalfi (Amalfi Coast Drive, Cloister del Paradiso, &more) and Sorrento (Cattedrale di Sorrento, Correale di Terranova Museum, &more). There's lots more to do: look for gifts at Absolute Positano, stroll through Walk of the Gods, add some adventure to your tour with a kayaking and canoeing tour, and don't miss a visit to Parrocchia Di San Gennaro.
For photos, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Positano trip planner.
You can drive from Saturnia to Positano in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and train; or take a bus. Traveling from Saturnia in May, expect a bit warmer with lows of 60°F in Positano. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Fri) early enough to travel back home.
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Italy travel guide
Italy is a land of high fashion, fine art, exquisite architecture, luxury sports cars, outstanding cuisine--and an insatiable taste for "la dolce vita." It's also home to the greatest number of World Heritage Sites in the world, making it an ideal place for your next holiday. The country boasts a varied landscape of mountain ranges, alpine lakes, and coastal towns, so it's no wonder travelers often refer to it as the bel paese (beautiful country). With so many places to visit, visitors often have a difficult time planning their itinerary. The smaller villages each feature a distinct character and a blend of architecture, art, and cuisine. In the country, you'll find countless archeological sites dating back to Roman times and beyond. The country's cities and seaside resorts are cosmopolitan powerhouses with museums, galleries, restaurants, shops, open-air markets, and pedestrian-friendly historic areas.
