31 days in Italy Itinerary

Portoferraio is a town and comune in the province of Livorno, on the edge of the eponymous harbour of the island of Elba. Start off your visit on the 1st (Sat): tour the pleasant surroundings at Spiaggia di Fetovaia and then stroll through Spiaggia di Cavoli. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: enjoy the sand and surf at Spiaggia Di Sansone, then kick back and relax at Spiaggia di Capo Bianco, and then kick back and relax at Spiaggia delle Ghiaie.

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Stockholm, Sweden to Portoferraio is an approximately 8-hour combination of flight and ferry. You can also do a combination of flight, taxi, train, and ferry; or do a combination of car and ferry. In July, Portoferraio is a bit warmer than Stockholm - with highs of 33°C and lows of 24°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Sun) so you can travel 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.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Museo di Palazzo Reale and Dialogo nel Buio. Cimitero Monumentale di Staglieno and Portovenere are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Genoa: Parco Naturale Regionale di Porto Venere (in La Spezia), Footpath Monterosso - Vernazza (in Monterosso al Mare) and Baia del Silenzio (in Sestri Levante). And it doesn't end there: see the interesting displays at Galata Museo del Mare, wander the streets of Boccadasse, take in the waterfront at Old Port, and get to know the fascinating history of Passeggiata Anita Garibaldi a Nervi.

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Traveling by combination of ferry and car from Portoferraio to Genoa takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and train. In July, daytime highs in Genoa are 32°C, while nighttime lows are 25°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Thu) early enough to drive to Verona.

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.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Camera degli Sposi and MEF-Museo Enzo Ferrari. You'll explore and learn at South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology and Castello del Buonconsiglio Monumenti e Collezioni Provinciali. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Verona: Museo Ferrari (in Maranello), Duomo di Modena (in Modena) and Piazza Walther (in Bolzano). Next up on the itinerary: admire the masterpieces at Palazzo Te, don't miss a visit to Piazza Bra, wander the streets of Cannaregio, and pause for some serene contemplation at Basilica of St. Anthony.

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Traveling by car from Genoa to Verona takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. When traveling from Genoa in July, plan for a bit warmer days in Verona, with highs around 36°C, while nights are slightly colder with lows around 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Mon) to allow time to fly to Rome.

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

You'll explore and learn at Museo Storico Piana delle Orme and Monte Cassino. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Santa Maria Sopra Minerva and Le Domus Romane di Palazzo Valentini. Venture out of the city with trips to Villa d'Este (in Tivoli) and Parco Archeologico di Ostia Antica (in Ostia Antica). And it doesn't end there: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilica Papale San Paolo fuori le Mura, explore the world behind art at Palazzo Doria Pamphilj, don't miss a visit to Piazza del Popolo, and admire the landmark architecture of Villa Borghese.

To see traveler tips, photos, maps, and other tourist information, read our Rome trip itinerary planning site.

Getting from Verona to Rome by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or drive. In July, daily temperatures in Rome can reach 37°C, while at night they dip to 24°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Fri) so you can catch the flight to Lampedusa.

Italy's southernmost territory, Lampedusa, is known for its turquoise waters, white-sand beaches, and island charm.

Kick off your visit on the 15th (Sat): visit a coastal fixture at Faro di Capo Grecale, enjoy the sand and surf at Spiaggia di Portu Ntoni, then stroll through Cala Pulcino, then kick back and relax at Spiaggia dei Conigli, and finally don't miss a visit to Santuario di Nostra Signora di Lampedusa, Lampedusa. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: enjoy the sand and surf at Cala Croce Beach and then stroll through Cala Maluk.

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You can fly from Rome to Lampedusa in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and ferry; or do a combination of train, bus, and ferry. When traveling from Rome in July, plan for slightly colder days and about the same nights in Lampedusa: temperatures range from 32°C by day to 27°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 16th (Sun) to allow time for travel to Isola di Favignana.

Once famous for its white tuff shell quarries and tuna can factory--now turned into a museum--Isola di Favignana attracts divers and beachgoers with its jagged coastline rich in coves and caves.

On the 17th (Mon), take an in-depth tour of Ex Stabilimento Florio delle Tonnare di Favignana e Formica, then see what you can catch with a fishing tour, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Lido Burrone. Here are some ideas for day two: make a trip to Villa Margherita Giardini Ipogei, then kick back and relax at Spiaggia di Cala Rossa, and then don't miss a visit to Grotte bue marino.

To find maps, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, read our Isola di Favignana trip itinerary planner.

You can do a combination of flight and ferry from Lampedusa to Isola di Favignana in 9.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and bus. Traveling from Lampedusa in July, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be slightly colder in Isola di Favignana, with lows of 23°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Tue) so you can travel to San Teodoro.

A chance to sip cocktails at swanky beach bars by day and experience the vibrant club scene by night makes San Tedoro vacations extremely popular.

You'll get in some beach time at Porto Istana Beach and Porto Taverna Beach. Step off the beaten path and head to Spiaggia Bianca and Spiaggia Capo Coda Cavallo. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around San Teodoro: Oasi Biderosa (in Orosei), Dolphin & Whale Watching (in Golfo Aranci) and Spiaggia di Capo Comino (in Siniscola). Next up on the itinerary: kick back and relax at Lu Impostu Beach and tour the pleasant surroundings at Cala Brandinchi.

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Traveling by combination of ferry, bus, and flight from Isola di Favignana to San Teodoro takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and flight; or do a combination of ferry and bus. In July in San Teodoro, expect temperatures between 37°C during the day and 22°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Fri) so you can drive to Baunei.

Baunei is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Nuoro in the Italian island of Sardinia.GeographyThe municipality of Baunei is located about 100km northeast of Cagliari and about 11km north of Tortolì. Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Sat): make a trip to Rocce rosse, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Cala Goloritzè, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Cala Mariolu.

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Traveling by car from San Teodoro to Baunei takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In July, daily temperatures in Baunei can reach 36°C, while at night they dip to 25°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sat) to allow time to drive to Villasimius.

Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Sun): tour the pleasant surroundings at Simius Beach, tour the pleasant surroundings at Spiaggia di Punta Molentis, then enjoy the sand and surf at Porto Giunco, and finally examine the collection at Museo Archeologico di Villasimius. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 24th (Mon): enjoy the sand and surf at Cala Pira, tour the pleasant surroundings at Spiaggia di Mari Pintau, and then kick back and relax at Spiaggia di Campus.

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Drive from Baunei to Villasimius in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 39°C in July, and nighttime lows around 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Mon) so you can fly to San Gimignano.

A historical gem in the heart of Tuscany, San Gimignano is known as the Town of Fine Towers for its jutting skyline of high city walls.

Get a sense of the local culture at San Gimignano Bell Tower and Duomo di San Gimignano. Step off the beaten path and head to Tenuta Torciano and Eremo di Montesiepi. Get out of town with these interesting San Gimignano side-trips: Siena (Centro Storico di Siena, Torre del Mangia, &more), Monteriggioni (Castello di Monteriggioni & Walls of Monteriggioni) and Abbazia di San Galgano (in Chiusdino). Next up on the itinerary: don't miss a visit to Piazza della Cisterna and contemplate the long history of Historic Centre of San Gimignano.

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Traveling by flight from Villasimius to San Gimignano takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus, ferry, and train; or do a combination of bus and ferry. While traveling from Villasimius, expect slightly colder days and about the same nights in San Gimignano, ranging from highs of 35°C to lows of 21°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Florence.

Considered a cultural, artistic, and architectural jewel of Italy, Florence is the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Church and Museum of Orsanmichele and Corridoio Vasariano. Museum-lovers will get to explore Museo Galileo - Institute and Museum of the History of Science and Museo di San Marco. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Florence: Lucca (St Martin Cathedral & Piazza Anfiteatro), Montecatini Alto (in Montecatini Alto) and Pisa (Battistero di San Giovanni, Duomo di Pisa, &more). There's still lots to do: pause for some photo ops at Loggia dei Lanzi, get to know the fascinating history of Centro Storico, take some stellar pictures from Basilica San Miniato al Monte, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilica - Santuario di Santo Stefano.

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You can drive from San Gimignano to Florence in 1.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In July, daily temperatures in Florence can reach 35°C, while at night they dip to 21°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Mon) to allow time to fly back home.