22 days in Italy Itinerary

Created using Inspirock Italy holiday planner
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Rome
— 4 nights
Drive
2
Positano
— 4 nights
Fly
3
Venice
— 3 nights
Drive
4
Verona
— 2 nights
Drive
5
Milan
— 1 night
Drive
6
Cinque Terre
— 2 nights
Drive
7
Florence
— 5 nights
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Rome — 4 nights

Eternal City

Rome is known for historic sites, sightseeing, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the ancient world of Colosseum, admire the landmark architecture of Pantheon, explore the world behind art at Vatican Museums, and appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza Navona.

To see reviews, more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Rome day trip tool.

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to Rome is an approximately 14-hour flight. The time zone changes from Brasilia Standard Time to Central European Standard Time, which is usually a 4 hour difference. In June, daily temperatures in Rome can reach 34°C, while at night they dip to 21°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Positano.
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Positano — 4 nights

Venture out of the city with trips to Amalfi (Duomo di Sant'Andrea, Museo della Carta, &more), Collegiate Santa Maria Maddalena (in Atrani) and Ravello (Villa Cimbrone Gardens, Villa Rufolo, &more). There's much more to do: enjoy the sand and surf at Fornillo, Head underground at Cave of Smeraldo, take in the exciting artwork at Absolute Positano, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Spiaggia Grande.

To see reviews, photos, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Positano online trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Rome to Positano takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus; or take a bus. In June, plan for daily highs up to 32°C, and evening lows to 23°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sat) so you can catch the flight to Venice.
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Venice — 3 nights

City of Romance

Venice is known for sightseeing, historic sites, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the activities along Canal Grande, admire the landmark architecture of St Mark's Campanile, take in the local highlights with Walking tours, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at San Giorgio Maggiore.

To see maps, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Venice visit planner.

Traveling by flight from Positano to Venice takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Positano in July, expect a bit cooler with lows of 22°C in Venice. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Tue) early enough to drive to Verona.
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Verona — 2 nights

City of Romeo and Juliet

Start off your visit on the 5th (Wed): see the interesting displays at Casa di Giulietta, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Basilica di San Zeno Maggiore, step into the grandiose world of Museo di Castelvecchio, then wander the streets of Piazza delle Erbe, then steep yourself in history at Arena di Verona, and finally make a trip to Piazza Bra. On the next day, contemplate the waterfront views at Lago di Garda, then find something for the whole family at Gardaland Park, then enjoy breathtaking views from Torre dei Lamberti, and finally take in the views from Ponte Pietra.

To find more things to do, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Verona day trip planner.

Getting from Venice to Verona by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a shuttle; or take a train. In July, plan for daily highs up to 36°C, and evening lows to 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Thu) early enough to drive to Milan.
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Milan — 1 night

Fashion Capital of World

On the 7th (Fri), pause for some serene contemplation at Basilica San Lorenzo Maggiore, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Duomo di Milano, then explore the historical opulence of Castello Sforzesco, and finally make a trip to Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II.

To find where to stay, photos, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Milan online travel planner.

You can drive from Verona to Milan in 2 hours. Another option is to take a train. In July in Milan, expect temperatures between 34°C during the day and 21°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Cinque Terre.
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Cinque Terre — 2 nights

Italian Riviera

On the 8th (Sat), stroll through Sentiero Vernazza a Corniglia, then get up close to creatures of the deep with 5 Terre Pelagos Boat Tours, and then get into the urban bustle at Vernazza. Here are some ideas for day two: tour the pleasant surroundings at Footpath Monterosso - Vernazza, then pause for some serene contemplation at Santa Margherita di Antiochia Church, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Convento dei Cappuccini e Chiesa di San Francesco, and finally appreciate the extensive heritage of Borgo Antico.

For ratings, more things to do, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Cinque Terre day trip tool.

Traveling by car from Milan to Cinque Terre takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In July, daytime highs in Cinque Terre are 35°C, while nighttime lows are 21°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Sun) early enough to drive to Florence.
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Florence — 5 nights

Birthplace of the Italian Renaissance

Change things up with these side-trips from Florence: Siena (Battistero di San Giovanni, Museo dell'Opera Metropolitana, &more). There's lots more to do: explore the world behind art at Florence Academy of Fine Arts, pause for some photo ops at Campanile di Giotto, see the interesting displays at Pitti Palace, and take in the spiritual surroundings of The Baptistery of St. John.

To find photos, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Florence trip itinerary website.

You can drive from Cinque Terre to Florence in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In July, daily temperatures in Florence can reach 35°C, while at night they dip to 21°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 14th (Fri) to allow time for travel back home.
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Italy travel guide

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Landmarks · Ruins · Beaches
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.
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