8 days in Italy Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Italy holiday planner
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Milan
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Arco
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Venice
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Bologna
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Florence
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Pisa
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La Spezia
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Milan
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Milan — 2 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.For photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Milan tour itinerary builder tool.
If you are flying in from Turkey, the closest major aiports are Malpensa International Airport, Milano Linate Airport and Milan Bergamo Airport. In April in Milan, expect temperatures between 22°C during the day and 9°C at night. On the 10th (Mon), you're off to Arco.
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Arco is a comune in Trentino-Alto Adige in northern Italy.The town is faced on one side by sheer limestone cliffs jutting up like a wall protecting it and its ancient hilltop castle.Main sightsThe Castello di Arco, medieval castleSanctuary and convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie, built in 1475 - 1492. For more things to do, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Arco driving holiday planner.
You can drive from Milan to Arco in 2.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of train and bus; or take a bus. In April in Arco, expect temperatures between 24°C during the day and 9°C at night. You'll set off for Venice on the 10th (Mon).
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You can drive from Milan to Arco in 2.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of train and bus; or take a bus. In April in Arco, expect temperatures between 24°C during the day and 9°C at night. You'll set off for Venice on the 10th (Mon).
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Venice — 2 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.For reviews, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Venice trip planner.
Traveling by car from Arco to Venice takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. In April, plan for daily highs up to 21°C, and evening lows to 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to 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.On the 12th (Wed), explore the world behind art at Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna, steep yourself in history at Piazza Maggiore, get engrossed in the history at Museo Civico Archeologico, then contemplate the long history of Basilica di San Petronio, and finally get engrossed in the history at Museo Civico Medievale.
To find other places to visit, more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Bologna trip builder site.
Traveling by car from Venice to Bologna takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. April in Bologna sees daily highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Thu) to allow enough time to take a train to Florence.
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Florence — 1 night
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Birthplace of the Italian Renaissance
Considered a cultural, artistic, and architectural jewel of Italy, Florence is the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance.Start off your visit on the 13th (Thu): take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilica of Santa Croce, admire the masterpieces at Florence Academy of Fine Arts, take in the views from Ponte Vecchio, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza del Duomo, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, and finally make a trip to The Baptistery of St. John.
For other places to visit, traveler tips, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Florence trip planning site.
Take a train from Bologna to Florence in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In April, daily temperatures in Florence can reach 22°C, while at night they dip to 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Pisa.
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Known worldwide for the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the city of Pisa historically served as a maritime power in the heart of Tuscany.On the 14th (Fri), stroll the grounds of Camposanto.
To plan Pisa vacation without wasting time, ask Inspirock to design an itinerary.
You can drive from Florence to Pisa in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 22°C in April, and nighttime lows around 9°C. You will have some time to spend on the 14th (Fri) before leaving for La Spezia.
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La Spezia — 1 night
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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. Kick off your visit on the 14th (Fri): get to know the fascinating history of Centro Storico del Paese di Tellaro, walk around Parco Naturale Regionale di Porto Venere, and then brush up on your military savvy at Museo Tecnico Navale della Spezia.
Make your La Spezia itinerary with Inspirock to find out what to see and where to go.
Getting from Pisa to La Spezia by car takes about an hour. Other options: take a train. In April in La Spezia, expect temperatures between 22°C during the day and 9°C at night. You'll set off for Milan on the 15th (Sat).
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Make your La Spezia itinerary with Inspirock to find out what to see and where to go.
Getting from Pisa to La Spezia by car takes about an hour. Other options: take a train. In April in La Spezia, expect temperatures between 22°C during the day and 9°C at night. You'll set off for Milan on the 15th (Sat).
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Fashion Capital of World
To find where to stay, more things to do, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Milan trip itinerary builder tool.
Traveling by car from La Spezia to Milan takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train.
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Traveling by car from La Spezia to Milan takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train.
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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.
