18 days in Italy Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Italy trip planner
Start: Detroit
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Venice
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Milan
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Bologna
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Termoli
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Naples
— 3 nights
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Rome
— 4 nights
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End: Detroit
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Venice — 3 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.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 masterpieces at Gallerie dell'Accademia, examine the collection at Doge's Palace, and take in the local highlights with Walking tours.
To find other places to visit, traveler tips, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Venice trip app.
Detroit, USA to Venice is an approximately 14-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Central European Standard Time (CET) is 6 hours. In June, daily temperatures in Venice can reach 81°F, while at night they dip to 63°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 27th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to 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.On the 27th (Tue), take in the spiritual surroundings of Duomo di Milano. Keep things going the next day: get to know the fascinating history of Piazza del Duomo, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilica di Santa Tecla, then find something for the whole family at Leolandia, then contemplate the long history of Il Cenacolo, and finally admire the striking features of Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II.
To find more things to do, other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Milan trip itinerary maker site.
Traveling by car from Venice to Milan takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 83°F in June, and nighttime lows around 64°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Thu) to allow enough time to take a train to Bologna.
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Bologna — 2 nights
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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 30th (Fri), contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Basilica di San Domenico, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilica - Santuario di Santo Stefano, pause for some serene contemplation at Basilica di San Petronio, steep yourself in history at Piazza Maggiore, then don't miss a visit to Le Due Torri Torre degli Asinell, and finally make a trip to Compianto sul Cristo Morto. Keep things going the next day: stop by I Famosi Tortellini della Nonna, then examine the collection at Museo per la Memoria di Ustica, and then admire the local landmark of Fontana del Nettuno.
To find traveler tips, reviews, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Bologna visit planner.
Getting from Milan to Bologna by train takes about 2 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In June, daily temperatures in Bologna can reach 84°F, while at night they dip to 62°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Sat) early enough to take a train to Termoli.
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Termoli — 2 nights
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Termoli is a town and comune on the Adriatic coast of Italy, in the province of Campobasso, region of Molise. Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Sun): kick back and relax at Bathing Establishment Lido Panfilo, head outdoors with Calypso Village, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Baiocco Beach, and finally pause for some photo ops at Monumento ai Caduti.
For maps, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Termoli online trip maker.
You can take a train from Bologna to Termoli in 4.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In July, daily temperatures in Termoli can reach 92°F, while at night they dip to 66°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Mon) so you can drive to Naples.
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For maps, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Termoli online trip maker.
You can take a train from Bologna to Termoli in 4.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In July, daily temperatures in Termoli can reach 92°F, while at night they dip to 66°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Mon) so you can drive to Naples.
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Naples — 3 nights
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Naples is the capital of the Italian region Campania and the third-largest municipality in Italy after Rome and Milan. Get out of town with these interesting Naples side-trips: Vesuvio National Park (in Ottaviano) and Villa dei Misteri (in Pompeii). There's lots more to do: delve into the distant past at Pompeii Archaeological Park, appreciate the extensive heritage of Underground Naples, see the interesting displays at Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli, and pause for some serene contemplation at Duomo di Napoli.
For where to stay, other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Naples trip maker.
Traveling by car from Termoli to Naples takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus; or take a bus. While traveling from Termoli, expect little chillier days and about the same nights in Naples, ranging from highs of 87°F to lows of 70°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Thu) to allow time to take a train to Rome.
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For where to stay, other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Naples trip maker.
Traveling by car from Termoli to Naples takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus; or take a bus. While traveling from Termoli, expect little chillier days and about the same nights in Naples, ranging from highs of 87°F to lows of 70°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Thu) to allow time to take a train to Rome.
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Rome — 4 nights
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Eternal City
Aptly nicknamed the Eternal City, Rome is the birthplace of the Roman Empire, one of the world's greatest civilizations ever.Step out of Rome to go to Tivoli and see Villa Adriana, which is approximately 36 minutes away. The adventure continues: explore the ancient world of Colosseum, contemplate the long history of Palatine Hill, make a trip to Spanish Steps, and admire the local landmark of Trevi Fountain.
To find reviews, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, read Rome road trip planning site.
Traveling by train from Naples to Rome takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly. Expect a daytime high around 89°F in July, and nighttime lows around 70°F. On the 10th (Mon), you'll travel back home.
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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.
