17 days in Northwest Italy Itinerary

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.

Venice is known for historic sites, museums, and nature. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: contemplate the waterfront views at Canal Grande, contemplate the long history of St Mark's Campanile, wander the streets of Cannaregio, and explore the world behind art at Peggy Guggenheim Collection.

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Riga, Latvia to Venice is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of car and train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Riga to Venice. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Riga in November: high temperatures in Venice hover around 15°C and lows are around 7°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Fri) early enough to go by car 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.

Verona is known for nightlife, historic sites, and museums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: experience the emotional art of opera at Arena di Verona, make a trip to Piazza Bra, explore the historical opulence of Museo di Castelvecchio, and take in panoramic vistas at Torre dei Lamberti.

For where to stay, photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Verona trip planner.

Drive from Venice to Verona in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a shuttle. In November, daytime highs in Verona are 14°C, while nighttime lows are 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Mon) so you can drive 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.

On the 20th (Tue), admire the landmark architecture of Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, take in the spiritual surroundings of Duomo di Milano, and then admire the masterpieces at Pinacoteca Ambrosiana.

To see other places to visit, ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Milan route maker site.

Traveling by car from Verona to Milan takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In November, daily temperatures in Milan can reach 15°C, while at night they dip to 6°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Tue) to allow enough time to take a train to Florence.

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

Florence is known for museums, historic sites, and shopping. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: explore the world behind art at Gallerie Degli Uffizi, take in the views from Ponte Vecchio, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, and appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza del Duomo.

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Take a train from Milan to Florence in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly. While traveling from Milan, expect somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Florence, ranging from highs of 19°C to lows of 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Fri) early enough to drive to Assisi.

Rich in culture and religious tradition, Assisi is known as the birthplace of St.

Change things up with a short trip to Vineria del Carmine in La Bruna (about 46 minutes away). There's much more to do: pause for some serene contemplation at Basilica Papale e Sacro Convento di San Francesco d'Assisi, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Basilica di Santa Chiara, don't miss a visit to Piazza del Comune, and walk around Mount Subasio.

To see more things to do, traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Assisi road trip planning site.

Getting from Florence to Assisi by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a train. Expect a daytime high around 17°C in November, and nighttime lows around 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Rome.

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

Rome is known for historic sites, nightlife, and museums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Peter's Basilica, delve into the distant past at Palatine Hill, contemplate the long history of Roman Forum, and admire the landmark architecture of Pantheon.

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You can drive from Assisi to Rome in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In November, daily temperatures in Rome can reach 20°C, while at night they dip to 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel back home.