13 days in Italy, Madrid & Paris Itinerary

Madrid is known for its cultural and artistic heritage, lively nightlife, and a dynamic culinary scene.

Madrid is known for museums, historic sites, and parks. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: walk around Parque del Retiro, appreciate the history behind El Rapto de Europa, don't miss a visit to Puerta del Sol, and awaken your taste buds at some of the top wineries in the area.

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Cincinnati, USA to Madrid is an approximately 13- hour flight. You can also do a combination of bus, taxi, and flight; or do a combination of bus and flight. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Central European Standard Time (CET), which is usually a 6 hour difference. In June, plan for daily highs up to 87°F, and evening lows to 61°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Tue) early enough to travel to Paris.

A beautiful and romantic city fit for any itinerary, Paris brims with historic associations and remains vastly influential in the realms of culture, art, fashion, food and design.

Paris is known for museums, historic sites, and nightlife. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: explore the world behind art at Musee d'Orsay, pause for some serene contemplation at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, take a stroll through Le Marais, and examine the collection at Musee Rodin.

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Traveling by flight from Madrid to Paris takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight, shuttle, and train; or drive. Traveling from Madrid in June, expect Paris to be little chillier, temps between 74°F and 55°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sat) early enough to travel to Florence.

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

Kick off your visit on the 14th (Sun): snap pictures at Ponte Vecchio, make a trip to Piazzale Michelangelo, admire the masterpieces at Gallerie Degli Uffizi, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, then get to know the fascinating history of Piazza del Duomo, and finally appreciate the history behind Loggia dei Lanzi. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 15th (Mon): admire the masterpieces at Florence Academy of Fine Arts, contemplate the long history of Basilica of Santa Croce, then examine the collection at Pitti Palace, then don't miss a visit to Piazza della Signoria, and finally take in panoramic vistas at Campanile di Giotto.

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Getting from Paris to Florence by flight takes about 5 hours. Other options: do a combination of flight and train; or drive. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Paris in June: high temperatures in Florence hover around 83°F and lows are around 65°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Mon) so you can catch the train 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.

Start off your visit on the 16th (Tue): see the interesting displays at Doge's Palace, then snap pictures at Ponte dei Sospiri, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilica di San Marco, and finally appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza San Marco. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: appreciate the history behind Punta della Dogana, explore the world behind art at Peggy Guggenheim Collection, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Santa Maria dei Miracoli, then snap pictures at Ponte di Rialto, and finally contemplate the waterfront views at Canal Grande.

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Take a train from Florence to Venice in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. 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 18th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel back home.