14 days in Italy Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Italy holiday planner
Start: Newark
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Venice
— 3 nights
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Bologna
— 1 night
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Parma
— 3 nights
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Turin
— 1 night
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Alba
— 2 nights
Drive
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Milan
— 1 night
Drive
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Tirano
Drive to Milan Bergamo Airport, Fly to Newark
End: Newark
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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.Appreciate the collections at Doge's Palace and Peggy Guggenheim Collection. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Piazza San Marco and Scrovegni Chapel. Take a break from Venice with a short trip to Basilica of St. Anthony in Padua, about 50 minutes away. There's still lots to do: admire the striking features of Basilica di San Marco, contemplate the waterfront views at Canal Grande, snap pictures at Ponte di Rialto, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Santa Maria dei Miracoli.
To see more things to do, maps, reviews, and tourist information, use the Venice trip planner.
Newark, USA to Venice is an approximately 11.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Central European Standard Time (CET) is 6 hours. October in Venice sees daily highs of 66°F and lows of 51°F at night. You will have some time to spend on the 13th (Sun) before leaving for Bologna.
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Bologna — 1 night
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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.Start off your visit on the 13th (Sun): take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilica - Santuario di Santo Stefano, steep yourself in history at Basilica di San Petronio, and then make a trip to Piazza Maggiore.
To see other places to visit, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Bologna trip itinerary app.
Getting from Venice to Bologna by train takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. In October, plan for daily highs up to 67°F, and evening lows to 52°F. On the 14th (Mon), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Parma.
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Parma — 3 nights
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Capital of Italian Food Valley
Parma is famous for its prosciutto, cheese, and architecture.You'll explore and learn at Palazzo Ducale di Mantova and Palazzo Te. Get some historical perspective at Cattedrale di Parma and Basilica di Santa Maria della Steccata (Madonna della Steccata). Explore Parma's surroundings by going to Cathedral of Cremona (in Cremona), Acetaia Giuseppe Giusti (in Modena) and Cappella Ducale di San Liborio (in Colorno). The adventure continues: take in the spiritual surroundings of Battistero di Parma, step into the grandiose world of Castello di Torrechiara, pause for some serene contemplation at Monastero di San Giovanni Evangelista, and admire the landmark architecture of Palazzo delle Poste.
To see traveler tips, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, read Parma trip itinerary planner.
Take a train from Bologna to Parma in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a shuttle. In October, daily temperatures in Parma can reach 65°F, while at night they dip to 51°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Turin.
Side Trips
Mantua, Cathedral of Cremona, Castello di Torrechiara, Acetaia Giuseppe Giusti, Cappella Ducale di San Liborio
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Turin — 1 night
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City of Magic
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.On the 17th (Thu), pause for some serene contemplation at Basilica di Superga, then admire the striking features of Palazzo Reale Di Torino, then see the interesting displays at Museo Nazionale dell'Automobile, and finally explore the world behind art at Museo Egizio.
For maps, more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Turin tour site.
Take a train from Parma to Turin in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Parma in October: highs in Turin hover around 58°F, while lows dip to 51°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Alba.
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Alba — 2 nights
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Alba is a town and comune of Piedmont, Italy, in the province of Cuneo. Kick off your visit on the 18th (Fri): take in the spiritual surroundings of Santuario della Nativita di Maria, then appreciate the views at Langhe landscapes, then pause for some serene contemplation at Cattedrale di San Lorenzo, and finally don't miss a visit to Centro Storico. On the 19th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: steep yourself in history at La Bollente, then do a tasting at Cantina Mauro Sebaste, then examine the collection at WiMu - Museo del Vino a Barolo, and finally step into the grandiose world of Castello di Grinzane Cavour.
Discover how to plan a Alba trip in just a few steps with Inspirock's itinerary builder.
Take a train from Turin to Alba in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In October, plan for daily highs up to 63°F, and evening lows to 47°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Milan.
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Discover how to plan a Alba trip in just a few steps with Inspirock's itinerary builder.
Take a train from Turin to Alba in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In October, plan for daily highs up to 63°F, and evening lows to 47°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Milan.
Side Trips
Santuario della Nativita di Maria, WiMu - Museo del Vino a Barolo, Castello di Grinzane Cavour, La Bollente
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Milan — 1 night
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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.Kick off your visit on the 20th (Sun): explore the historical opulence of Castello Sforzesco, get to know the fascinating history of Piazza del Duomo, then pause for some serene contemplation at Duomo di Milano, and finally admire the landmark architecture of Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II.
To see where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Milan online day trip planner.
You can drive from Alba to Milan in 2 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. In October in Milan, expect temperatures between 65°F during the day and 52°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Mon) so you can go by car to Tirano.
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Tirano is a town in Valtellina, located in the province of Sondrio in northern Italy. Start off your visit on the 21st (Mon): examine the collection at Palazzo Salis e Museo Senza Frontiere and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Santuario della Beata Vergine di Tirano.
For reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Tirano trip maker website.
Traveling by car from Milan to Tirano takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. Traveling from Milan in October, expect Tirano to be slightly colder, temps between 53°F and 39°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Mon) early enough to travel back home.
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For reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Tirano trip maker website.
Traveling by car from Milan to Tirano takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. Traveling from Milan in October, expect Tirano to be slightly colder, temps between 53°F and 39°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Mon) 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.
