10 days in Northwest Italy Itinerary

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

Get some cultural insight at Florence Academy of Fine Arts and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. Dedicate the 22nd (Mon) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. Next up on the itinerary: make a trip to Piazzale Michelangelo, admire the striking features of The Baptistery of St. John, enjoy breathtaking views from Campanile di Giotto, and snap pictures at Ponte Vecchio.

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Manchester, UK to Florence is an approximately 6-hour flight. You can also take a train; or do a combination of car and train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Manchester to Florence. Traveling from Manchester in May, things will get a bit warmer in Florence: highs are around 25°C and lows about 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Assisi.

Rich in culture and religious tradition, Assisi is known as the birthplace of St.

Start off your visit on the 25th (Thu): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Eremo delle Carceri, learn about winemaking at Azienda Agraria Saio, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilica Papale e Sacro Convento di San Francesco d'Assisi, then see the interesting displays at Museo della Porziuncola, and finally do a tasting at Tili Vini Societa Agricola.

To find maps, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Assisi trip website.

You can drive from Florence to Assisi in 2.5 hours. Another option is to take a train. In May, daily temperatures in Assisi can reach 26°C, while at night they dip to 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Thu) so you can drive to Rome.

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

Get some cultural insight at Colosseum and St. Peter's Basilica. There's still lots to do: browse the exhibits of Vatican Museums, delve into the distant past at Pantheon, take a stroll through Trastevere, and steep yourself in history at Roman Forum.

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Drive from Assisi to Rome in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Traveling from Assisi in May, plan for a bit warmer nights in Rome, with lows around 17°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sun) so you can catch the flight 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 29th (Mon): enjoy breathtaking views from St Mark's Campanile, admire the masterpieces at Peggy Guggenheim Collection, take in the views from Ponte dei Sospiri, then snap pictures at Ponte di Rialto, and finally contemplate the waterfront views at Canal Grande. Keep things going the next day: pause for some serene contemplation at San Giorgio Maggiore, then admire the striking features of Basilica di San Marco, then make a trip to Piazza San Marco, and finally explore the galleries of Doge's Palace.

To find where to stay, reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Venice online visit planner.

Traveling by flight from Rome to Venice takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. May in Venice sees daily highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Verona.

The famous setting for Shakespeare's star-crossed lovers, Romeo and Juliet, Verona is one of northern Italy's main tourist destinations, largely owing to its incredibly rich artistic heritage.

Kick off your visit on the 31st (Wed): contemplate the long history of Arena di Verona, wander the streets of Piazza delle Erbe, admire the landmark architecture of Casa di Giulietta, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Verona's Cathedral (Duomo), then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilica di San Zeno Maggiore, and finally step into the grandiose world of Museo di Castelvecchio.

To see photos, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Verona travel route planner.

Traveling by car from Venice to Verona takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or take a train. In May in Verona, expect temperatures between 27°C during the day and 13°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 31st (Wed) early enough to catch the flight back home.