27 days in Italy Itinerary

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

On the 24th (Mon), explore the galleries of Vatican Museums, pause for some serene contemplation at St. Peter's Basilica, then get to know the fascinating history of Piazza Navona, and finally enjoy breathtaking views from Museo Nazionale di Castel Sant'Angelo. On your second day here, make a trip to Trevi Fountain, explore the ancient world of Pantheon, browse the exhibits of Welcome To Rome, then contemplate the long history of Colosseum, and finally delve into the distant past at Palatine Hill.

For where to stay, reviews, photos, and tourist information, use the Rome travel planner.

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Rome is an approximately 9.5-hour flight. You can also drive. Traveling from Riyadh to Rome, you'll gain 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Prepare for cooler weather when traveling from Riyadh in April: high temperatures in Rome hover around 24°C and lows are around 11°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight 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.

Venture out of the city with trips to Padua (Padua Botanical Garden - World Heritage Site, Basilica of St. Anthony, &more) and Verona (Cappella dei Notai, Arena di Verona, &more). There's still lots to do: contemplate the waterfront views at Canal Grande, browse the exhibits of Peggy Guggenheim Collection, see the interesting displays at Museo Ebraico di Venezia, and appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza San Marco.

For reviews, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, use the Venice trip planner.

Fly from Rome to Venice in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In April in Venice, expect temperatures between 21°C during the day and 11°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Thu) so you can drive to Bellagio.

Known as the pearl of Lake Como for its luxury accommodations, high-end shops, and fine dining options, Bellagio serves as the lake's premiere resort town.

Get out of town with these interesting Bellagio side-trips: Lecco (Pista Ciclabie sull'Adda, Campanile di San Nicolo, &more), Colico (Forte Montecchio Nord & Abbazia Cluniacense di Santa Maria di Piona) and Bellano (Chiesa dei Santi Nazaro e Celso & Orrido di Bellano). There's lots more to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at Sentiero del Viandante, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Chiesa di S. Leonardo, take in nature's colorful creations at I Giardini di Villa Melzi, and add some adventure to your tour with a kayaking and canoeing tour.

To find more things to do, reviews, maps, and other tourist information, use the Bellagio trip maker.

Traveling by car from Venice to Bellagio takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. May in Bellagio sees daily highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Torno.

Torno is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Como in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 45km north of Milan and about 5km northeast of Como.Torno borders the following municipalities: Blevio, Carate Urio, Como, Faggeto Lario, Moltrasio, Tavernerio.Main sightsSights include: the Romanesque parish church of St. Start off your visit on the 8th (Mon): admire the natural beauty at Villa Carlotta, take in nature's colorful creations at Il Giardino della Valle, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Chiesa di S. Giovanni, and finally admire the landmark architecture of Parrocchia di Santa Tecla.

To find more things to do, ratings, photos, and tourist information, go to the Torno day trip planning tool.

Traveling by car from Bellagio to Torno takes an hour. May in Torno sees daily highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Mon) early enough to travel to Como.

Known for its idyllic location on the shores of Lake Como and at the foot of the Alps, Como is one of northern Italy's most popular tourist destinations.

On the 9th (Tue), pause for some serene contemplation at Basilica di Sant'Abbondio, admire the striking features of Villa Olmo, then stop by Peter Ci Abbigliamento, then pause for some serene contemplation at Cathedral of Como (Duomo), and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Basilica di San Fedele. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 10th (Wed): pause for some serene contemplation at Sacro Monte Unesco di Varese, then admire the natural beauty at Palazzo e Giardini Estensi, then don't miss a visit to Piazza Cavour, and finally don't miss a visit to Life Electric.

To see traveler tips, photos, maps, and other tourist information, read Como trip planning tool.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Torno to Como. In May, daytime highs in Como are 25°C, while nighttime lows are 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Milan.

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.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Milan: Leolandia (in Capriate San Gervasio) and Bergamo (Palazzo Della Ragione, Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore, &more). Next up on the itinerary: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Duomo di Milano, explore the world behind art at Pinacoteca di Brera, explore the different monuments and memorials at Monumental Cemetery, and take in the local highlights with Walking tours.

To see ratings, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Milan online trip itinerary planner.

You can drive from Como to Milan in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In May, daily temperatures in Milan can reach 26°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Sun) early enough to drive to Genoa.

Once the most important harbor in the Mediterranean Sea, Genoa has a long history as a rich and powerful trade center in northern Italy.

Kick off your visit on the 15th (Mon): visit Boccadasse, take in the waterfront at Old Port, then get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Aquarium of Genoa, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cattedrale di San Lorenzo - Duomo di Genova. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: examine the collection at Galata Museo del Mare, then enjoy breathtaking views from Spianata Castelletto, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Via Giuseppe Garibaldi, and finally get to know the fascinating history of Passeggiata Anita Garibaldi a Nervi.

For photos, traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Genoa online holiday builder.

Getting from Milan to Genoa by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a train. Expect a daytime high around 24°C in May, and nighttime lows around 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Tue) so you can travel to Portofino.

Portofino is an Italian fishing village and holiday resort famous for its picturesque harbour and historical association with celebrity and artistic visitors. Kick off your visit on the 17th (Wed): take in the spiritual surroundings of Church of San Giorgio, step into the grandiose world of Castello Brown, visit a coastal fixture at Faro Di Portofino, then take in the waterfront activity at Marina di Portofino, and finally don't miss a visit to Piazza Martiri Dell'Olivetta. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 18th (Thu): glide peacefully along the water with some of the best stand-up paddleboarding in the area, identify plant and animal life at Area Marina Protetta Portofino, then admire the striking features of Oratorio di Nostra Signora Assunta, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Parrocchia Di San Martino.

For maps, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Portofino driving holiday planner.

Traveling by train from Genoa to Portofino takes an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In May, plan for daily highs up to 24°C, and evening lows to 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Thu) early enough to travel back home.