18 days in Milan, Venice & Rome Itinerary

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.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Milan: Turin (Duomo di Torino e Cappella della Sacra Sindone, Museo Nazionale del Cinema, &more) and Bergamo (La Citta Alta & Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore). Next up on the itinerary: take in the spiritual surroundings of Duomo di Milano, steep yourself in history at Il Cenacolo, get the lay of the land with Walking tours, and make a trip to Piazza del Duomo.

To find photos, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Milan itinerary planning website.

If you are flying in from Bangladesh, the closest major aiports are Malpensa International Airport, Milano Linate Airport and Milan Bergamo Airport. Expect a daytime high around 10°C in February, and nighttime lows around 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Venice.

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.

Change things up with these side-trips from Venice: Padua (Basilica of St. Anthony, Chiesa degli Eremitani - World Heritage Site, &more) and Verona (I Portoni della Bra, Arena di Verona, &more). Next up on the itinerary: contemplate the waterfront views at Canal Grande, see the interesting displays at Doge's Palace, explore the engaging exhibits at Creature di Gomma - Venice Vintage Toys, and enjoy breathtaking views from St Mark's Campanile.

To see maps, other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Venice travel route planner.

You can drive from Milan to Venice in 3 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 11°C in February, and nighttime lows around 3°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sun) so you can catch the flight to Rome.

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

Change things up with these side-trips from Rome: Tivoli (Villa Adriana & Villa d'Este). There's still lots to do: steep yourself in history at St. Peter's Basilica, explore the ancient world of Colosseum, make a trip to Spanish Steps, and admire the masterpieces at Vatican Museums.

For ratings, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Rome journey maker tool.

You can fly from Venice to Rome in 3 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. In March, plan for daily highs up to 19°C, and evening lows to 8°C.