12 days in Italy Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Italy trip itinerary planner
Start: Montreal
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Venice
— 4 nights
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Padua
— 1 day
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Verona
— 2 nights
Drive
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Milan
— 4 nights
Fly
End: Montreal
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Venice — 4 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.Your day by day itinerary now includes Labirinto Borges, San Giorgio Maggiore, Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari, and other attractions you added.
To find maps, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Venice travel route planner.
Montreal, Canada to Venice is an approximately 12-hour flight. You'll lose 6 hours traveling from Montreal to Venice due to the time zone difference. In February, Venice is much hotter than Montreal - with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Thu) so you can catch the shuttle to Padua.
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Padua — 1 day
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Holy City
Padua is a picturesque city with a dense network of arcaded streets opening into large communal piazze (squares).Your list of things to see and do now includes Torre dell'Orologio, Prato della Valle, Basilica of St. Anthony, and other attractions. Kick off your visit on the 16th (Thu): make a trip to Prato della Valle, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilica of St. Anthony, enjoy breathtaking views from Torre dell'Orologio, admire the landmark architecture of Palazzo Bo, then get to know the fascinating history of Piazza delle Erbe, and finally make a trip to Piazza della Frutta.
To see where to stay, other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Padua online trip builder.
Getting from Venice to Padua by shuttle takes about an hour. Other options: drive; or take a train. In February, daytime highs in Padua are 11°C, while nighttime lows are 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 16th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Verona.
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Verona — 2 nights
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City of Romeo and Juliet
The famous setting for Shakespeare's star-crossed lovers, Romeo and Juliet, Verona is one of northern Italy's main tourist destinations, largely owing to its incredibly rich artistic heritage.You've added Romeo's House (Casa di Romeo), Piazza dei Signori, Torre dei Lamberti, and other attractions to your itinerary. Here are some ideas for day two: pause for some serene contemplation at San Fermo Maggiore, Verona, then don't miss a visit to Torre dei Lamberti, then make a trip to Piazza dei Signori, and finally steep yourself in history at Romeo's House (Casa di Romeo).
To find maps, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, read our Verona trip planner.
Traveling by car from Padua to Verona takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a shuttle. Expect a bit cooler evenings in Verona when traveling from Padua in February, with lows around 1°C. On the 18th (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Milan.
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Milan — 4 nights
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Fashion Capital of World
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.Your day by day itinerary now includes Castello Sforzesco as well as Piazza del Duomo.
To see ratings, photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Milan itinerary builder website.
Traveling by car from Verona to Milan takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In February, daily temperatures in Milan can reach 10°C, while at night they dip to 1°C. You will leave for home on the 22nd (Wed).
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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.
