48 days in Northwest Italy Itinerary

In the foothills of the Alps, Bergamo is features a wealth of artistic treasures and a charming medieval atmosphere.

Kick off your visit on the 27th (Mon): take in the spiritual surroundings of Aula Picta, don't miss a visit to Piazza Vecchia, then steep yourself in history at La Citta Alta, and finally contemplate the long history of Mura Venete. Here are some ideas for day two: admire the landmark architecture of Palazzo Della Ragione, take in the spiritual surroundings of Cappella Colleoni, take some stellar pictures from Campanone o Torre Civica, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore, and finally make a trip to Galleria111.

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Hamburg, Germany to Bergamo is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. When traveling from Hamburg in February, plan for somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Bergamo: temperatures range from 10°C by day to 2°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Tue) so you can go by car to La Spezia.

La Spezia, at the head of the Gulf of La Spezia in the Liguria region of Northern Italy, is the capital city of the province of La Spezia.In terms of population, La Spezia is the second city in the Liguria region, preceded just by Genoa. On the 1st (Wed), kick back and relax at Baia del Silenzio, then test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, and then hike along Footpath Monterosso - Vernazza. On the next day, indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, take a memorable drive along Ponte Thaon di Revel, then stroll around Parco Naturale Regionale di Porto Venere, then wander the streets of Portovenere, and finally contemplate the long history of Porta del Borgo.

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Getting from Bergamo to La Spezia by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Bergamo in February, you will find days in La Spezia are somewhat warmer (15°C), and nights are about the same (5°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Thu) early enough to drive to Pisa.

Known worldwide for the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the city of Pisa historically served as a maritime power in the heart of Tuscany.

Start off your visit on the 3rd (Fri): take in panoramic vistas at Leaning Tower of Pisa, don't miss a visit to Piazza dei Miracoli, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Battistero di San Giovanni, then steep yourself in history at Camposanto, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Duomo di Pisa. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Basilica of San Frediano, don't miss a visit to Le mura di Lucca, take in panoramic vistas at Torre Guinigi, then make a trip to Piazza Anfiteatro, and finally admire the landmark architecture of St Martin Cathedral.

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Drive from La Spezia to Pisa in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a train. March in Pisa sees daily highs of 18°C and lows of 6°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Florence.

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

On the 5th (Sun), take in the views from Ponte Vecchio, make a trip to Piazzale Michelangelo, then contemplate the long history of Basilica of Santa Croce, and finally admire the masterpieces at Florence Academy of Fine Arts. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: appreciate the history behind Campanile di Giotto, appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza del Duomo, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, don't miss a visit to Ratto della Sabina, then get to know the fascinating history of Piazza della Signoria, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at The Baptistery of St. John.

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Traveling by car from Pisa to Florence takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. March in Florence sees daily highs of 17°C and lows of 6°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Tue) so you can drive to Monteriggioni.

On the 7th (Tue), pause for some serene contemplation at Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta, do a tasting at Fattoria di Montemaggio, then learn about winemaking at Montefioralle Winery, and finally indulge your senses at Wine Tour Adventure. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 8th (Wed): step into the grandiose world of Castello di Monteriggioni, admire the landmark architecture of Walls of Monteriggioni, then examine the collection at Museo Delle Armature, then get to know the fascinating history of Centro storico di Monteriggioni, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Abbazia di San Galgano.

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Traveling by car from Florence to Monteriggioni takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In March, daily temperatures in Monteriggioni can reach 19°C, while at night they dip to 6°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Thu) so you can drive to Florence.

Kick off your visit on the 9th (Thu): steep yourself in history at Basilica of Santa Croce, then explore the world behind art at Florence Academy of Fine Arts, then don't miss a visit to Piazzale Michelangelo, and finally take in the views from Ponte Vecchio. Keep things going the next day: don't miss a visit to Ratto della Sabina, enjoy breathtaking views from Campanile di Giotto, appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza del Duomo, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza della Signoria, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of The Baptistery of St. John.

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Traveling by car from Monteriggioni to Florence takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Sat) early enough to take a train 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: Parma (Palazzo delle Poste, Cattedrale di Parma, &more), Villa Carlotta (in Tremezzina) and Como (Basilica di Sant'Abbondio, Piazza Cavour, &more). There's much more to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Duomo di Milano, take an in-depth tour of Museo Egizio, examine the collection at Tempio Civico della Beata Vergine Incoronata, and explore the world behind art at Pinacoteca di Brera.

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Getting from Florence to Milan by train takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In March in Milan, expect temperatures between 16°C during the day and 5°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Wed) so you can go by car to Bergamo.

On the 13th (Thu), steep yourself in history at Mura Venete, then admire the striking features of La Citta Alta, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore, and finally don't miss a visit to Piazza Vecchia. Keep things going the next day: enjoy breathtaking views from Torre dei Lamberti, admire the striking features of Casa di Giulietta, then make a trip to Piazza Bra, then see a show at Arena di Verona, and finally admire the striking features of Arche Scaligere.

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Getting from Milan to Bergamo by car takes about an hour. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. You'll have a few hours on the 15th (Sat) to wrap things up before traveling home.