24 days in Italy & Paris Itinerary

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

Venture out of the city with trips to Tivoli (Villa Adriana & Villa d'Este). And it doesn't end there: steep yourself in history at St. Peter's Basilica, explore the world behind art at Galleria Borghese, admire the local landmark of Trevi Fountain, and make a trip to Spanish Steps.

For other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Rome trip builder tool.

Melbourne, Australia to Rome is an approximately 24.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) to Central European Standard Time (CET) is minus 9 hours. Traveling from Melbourne in July, expect Rome to be much hotter, temps between 37°C and 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly 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.

Venture out of the city with trips to Padua (Centro Storico di Padova, Scrovegni Chapel, &more) and Verona (Basilica di San Zeno Maggiore, Museo di Castelvecchio, &more). There's lots more to do: contemplate the waterfront views at Canal Grande, admire the masterpieces at Peggy Guggenheim Collection, get to know the fascinating history of Piazza San Marco, and admire the landmark architecture of Basilica di San Marco.

For photos, reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Venice trip planning site.

Fly from Rome to Venice in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In July, daily temperatures in Venice can reach 36°C, while at night they dip to 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Fri) so you can drive to Auronzo di Cadore.

Auronzo di Cadore is a comune (municipality) in the province of Belluno (Cadore) in the Italian region of Veneto, located about 120km north of Venice and about 50km northeast of Belluno.The municipality of Auronzo di Cadore has the famous mountain group of the Tre Cime di Lavaredo and Lake Misurina. On the 29th (Sat), take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Tre Cime di Lavaredo, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Cadini di Misurina, then explore the activities along Lago di Sorapiss, and finally explore the activities along Lago di Auronzo.

For traveler tips, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Auronzo di Cadore route planner.

Traveling by car from Venice to Auronzo di Cadore takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In July, plan for daily highs up to 34°C, and evening lows to 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Sat) early enough to drive to San Candido.

Innichen is a market town and comune (municipality) in South Tyrol in northern Italy.It is located in the Puster Valley on the Drava River, about 80km northeast of Bolzano, on Italy's border with Austria. On the 30th (Sun), get great views at Belvedere sulle Pareti Nord delle Tre Cime, then explore the different monuments and memorials at Cimitero Di Guerra Sorgenti, then stroll around Parco Naturale Tre Cime (Dolomiti Patrimonio dell’Umanita - UNESCO), and finally make a trip to Cappella di Altotting e del Santo Sepolcro.

To find where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, read San Candido road trip planning app.

You can drive from Auronzo di Cadore to San Candido in an hour. In July, San Candido is little chillier than Auronzo di Cadore - with highs of 27°C and lows of 14°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Canazei.

Canazei is a comune (municipality) in Trentino in the northern Italian region Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol, located in the upper part of the Val di Fassa, about 110km northeast of Trento. Start off your visit on the 31st (Mon): take some stellar pictures from La Terrazza delle Dolomiti, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Sass Pordoi, then don't miss a visit to Funivia Pass Pordoi, and finally contemplate the waterfront views at Lago di Coldai - World Heritage Site. On the 1st (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Cinque Torri, then take some stellar pictures from Rifugio Lagazuoi, then delve into the distant past at Museo all'Aperto delle 5 Torri, and finally take in the awesome beauty at Marmolada.

For maps, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, read our Canazei tour planner.

You can drive from San Candido to Canazei in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus; or take a bus. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from San Candido in July; daily highs in Canazei reach 36°C and lows reach 20°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 1st (Tue) early enough to go by car to Florence.

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

Change things up with these side-trips from Florence: Leaning Tower of Pisa (in Pisa), A Solatio Organic Farm (in Certaldo) and Poggio Amorelli (in Castellina In Chianti). There's lots more to do: admire the masterpieces at Florence Academy of Fine Arts, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at The Baptistery of St. John, contemplate the long history of Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, and make a trip to Piazzale Michelangelo.

To find where to stay, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Florence tour itinerary site.

Getting from Canazei to Florence by car takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of taxi and train; or do a combination of bus and train. In August, plan for daily highs up to 35°C, and evening lows to 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Cinque Terre.

Made up of five picturesque towns on the Ligurian coast, Cinque Terre is Italy's answer to the French Riviera.

On the 6th (Sun), take some stellar pictures from Manarola scenic viewpoint, then get up close to creatures of the deep with 5 Terre Pelagos Boat Tours, and then trek along Cinque Terre footpaths.

To see traveler tips, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Cinque Terre online road trip planner.

You can drive from Florence to Cinque Terre in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In August in Cinque Terre, expect temperatures between 35°C during the day and 20°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sun) so you can fly 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.

When in Paris, make a side trip to see Palace of Versailles in Versailles, approximately Versailles away. The adventure continues: explore the world behind art at Louvre Museum, contemplate the long history of Eiffel Tower, explore the different monuments and memorials at The Paris Catacombs, and get a taste of the local shopping with Champs-Elysees.

To see where to stay, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Paris trip itinerary planner.

Fly from Cinque Terre to Paris in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Cinque Terre in August; daily highs in Paris reach 29°C and lows reach 16°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Fri) early enough to catch the flight back home.