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, nature, shopping, nightlife, and fun & games. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: examine the collection at Prado National Museum, browse the eclectic array of goods at Mercado San Miguel, indulge your senses at some of the top wineries in the area, and don't miss a visit to Plaza de Oriente.

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Cincinnati, USA to Madrid is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. Traveling from Cincinnati to Madrid, you'll lose 6 hours due to the time zone difference. In June, daytime highs in Madrid are 87°F, while nighttime lows are 61°F. Cap off 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, nightlife, parks, and shopping. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: admire the landmark architecture of Louvre Museum, pause for some serene contemplation at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, admire the masterpieces at Centre National d'Art et de Culture George Pompidou, and pause for some photo ops at Arc de Triomphe.

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Traveling by flight from Madrid to Paris takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and shuttle; or drive. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Madrid in June; daily highs in Paris reach 74°F and lows reach 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.

On the 14th (Sun), snap pictures at Ponte Vecchio, get great views at Piazzale Michelangelo, explore the world behind art at Gallerie Degli Uffizi, take in the spiritual surroundings of Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, then get to know the fascinating history of Piazza del Duomo, and finally admire the striking features of Loggia dei Lanzi. Keep things going the next day: examine the collection at Academy Of Florence Art Gallery, take an in-depth tour of Basilica di Santa Croce, see the interesting displays at Pitti Palace, then make a trip to Piazza della Signoria, and finally take in panoramic vistas at Campanile di Giotto.

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You can fly from Paris to Florence in 5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of flight and train; or drive. Traveling from Paris in June, things will get somewhat warmer in Florence: highs are around 83°F and lows about 65°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Mon) so you can take a 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): admire the striking features of Doge's Palace, take in the views from Ponte dei Sospiri, then pause for some serene contemplation at Basilica di San Marco, and finally get to know the fascinating history of Piazza San Marco. On the next day, appreciate the history behind Punta della Dogana, admire the masterpieces at Peggy Guggenheim Collection, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Santa Maria dei Miracoli, then snap pictures at Ponte di Rialto, and finally contemplate the waterfront views at Canal Grande.

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Traveling by train from Florence to Venice takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. June in Venice sees daily highs of 81°F and lows of 63°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 18th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel back home.