8 days in Northwest Italy Itinerary

Kick off your visit on the 5th (Sat): steep yourself in history at St Mark's Campanile, snap pictures at Ponte dei Sospiri, explore the world behind art at Peggy Guggenheim Collection, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute, and finally take in the views from Ponte di Rialto. On your second day here, contemplate the waterfront views at Canal Grande, then admire the striking features of Basilica di San Marco, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza San Marco, and finally examine the collection at Doge's Palace.

To find maps, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Venice trip site.

Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Venice is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. Traveling from Amsterdam in June, expect Venice to be somewhat warmer, temps between 32°C and 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sun) so you can drive to Mirano.

On the 7th (Mon), admire the landmark architecture of Villa Boldu, Grimani (Istituto Padri Giuseppini del Murialdo), pause for some serene contemplation at Chiesa Parrochiale di Campocroce, identify plant and animal life at Bosco Parauro, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Chiesa di Zianigo, then look for gifts at Vintage Abbigliamento, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Duomo San Michele Arcangelo.

To see maps, reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Mirano vacation planning website.

Mirano is very close to Venice. In June, daily temperatures in Mirano can reach 30°C, while at night they dip to 23°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Mon) so you can drive to Malgrate.

On the 8th (Tue), make a trip to Il lungolago, then get outside with Aero Club Monte Cornizzolo, and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Chiesa di Sant'Antonio Abate.

For maps, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Malgrate online sightseeing planner.

Traveling by car from Mirano to Malgrate takes 3 hours. Traveling from Mirano in June, plan for slightly colder nights in Malgrate, with lows around 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Tue) early enough to drive to Florence.

On the 9th (Wed), don't miss a visit to Piazzale Michelangelo, take in the views from Ponte Vecchio, appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza del Duomo, take in the spiritual surroundings of Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, then contemplate the long history of Basilica of Santa Croce, and finally admire the masterpieces at Florence Academy of Fine Arts.

To see photos, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Florence online trip itinerary maker.

You can drive from Malgrate to Florence in 4 hours. June in Florence sees daily highs of 33°C and lows of 21°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Montevarchi.

Kick off your visit on the 10th (Thu): admire the landmark architecture of Villa Masini, do a tasting at Azienda Agricola Semboloni Fabio, then do a tasting at Podere Ciona, then admire the landmark architecture of Stanze Ulivieri, and finally don't miss a visit to Pieve di Gropina.

To find photos, traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Montevarchi online travel route planner.

You can drive from Florence to Montevarchi in an hour. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Rome.

On the 11th (Fri), explore the ancient world of Colosseum, explore the ancient world of Pantheon, steep yourself in history at St. Peter's Basilica, then don't miss a visit to Piazza Navona, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of St. Louis of the French. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 12th (Sat): admire the masterpieces at Vatican Museums, ponder the design of Trevi Fountain, and then steep yourself in history at Roman Forum.

For more things to do, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Rome trip itinerary website.

Drive from Montevarchi to Rome in 3 hours. In June, daily temperatures in Rome can reach 34°C, while at night they dip to 21°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight back home.