5 days in Northwest Italy Itinerary

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

On the 14th (Sat), take in the spiritual surroundings of Chiesa di Sant'Ignazio di Loyola, admire the local landmark of Trevi Fountain, admire the landmark architecture of Pantheon, don't miss a visit to Piazza Navona, then steep yourself in history at St. Peter's Basilica, and finally take in panoramic vistas at Museo Nazionale di Castel Sant'Angelo. Here are some ideas for day two: steep yourself in history at Colosseum, then delve into the distant past at Palatine Hill, then explore the world behind art at Galleria Borghese, and finally don't miss a visit to Spanish Steps.

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Dallas, USA to Rome is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Central Standard Time (CST) to Central European Standard Time (CET) is 7 hours. In May, Rome is little chillier than Dallas - with highs of 75°F and lows of 58°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Sun) early enough 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.

Kick off your visit on the 16th (Mon): see the interesting displays at Doge's Palace, take in the views from Ponte dei Sospiri, get to know the fascinating history of Piazza San Marco, then don't miss a visit to Basilica di San Marco, and finally enjoy breathtaking views from St Mark's Campanile. On the 17th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: steep yourself in history at Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo (San Zanipolo), then take in the views from Ponte di Rialto, then contemplate the waterfront views at Canal Grande, and finally take a stroll through Cannaregio.

To see traveler tips, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Venice sightseeing site.

You can fly from Rome to Venice in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In May, daily temperatures in Venice can reach 72°F, while at night they dip to 55°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Tue) to allow time to fly back home.