19 days in Europe Itinerary

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

Popular historic sites such as Palatine Hill and Vatican Museums are in your itinerary. Museum-lovers will get to explore Galleria Borghese and Musei Capitolini. There's lots more to do: explore the ancient world of Colosseum, don't miss a visit to Roman Forum, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of St. Louis of the French, and explore the different monuments and memorials at Catacombe di San Callisto.

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Buenos Aires, Argentina to Rome is an approximately 16.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 4 hours traveling from Buenos Aires to Rome. Expect warmer weather when traveling from Buenos Aires in August: highs in Rome hover around 38°C, while lows dip to 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Tue) so you can travel to Ravello.

Let the collections at Ceramiche d'Arte Carmela and Ceramiche D'Arte Pascal capture your imagination. Escape the urban bustle at Spiaggia di castiglione and Lido di Ravello. Change things up with these side-trips from Ravello: Positano (Bagni d'Arienzo & Fornillo). There's still lots to do: take in the spiritual surroundings of Duomo di Ravello, pause for some serene contemplation at Cappella Sant'Angelo all'Ospedale, enjoy the sand and surf at Lido Capo di Conca, and steep yourself in history at Villa Cimbrone Gardens.

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Do a combination of train and subway from Rome to Ravello in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Rome in August, you will find days in Ravello are slightly colder (34°C), and nights are somewhat warmer (28°C). Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Sat) so you can 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 11th (Sun): see the interesting displays at Academy Of Florence Art Gallery, then snap pictures at Ponte Vecchio, then explore the world behind art at Uffizi Galleries, and finally explore the world behind art at Pitti Palace. Here are some ideas for day two: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, make a trip to Piazzale Michelangelo, get engrossed in the history at Basilica di Santa Croce, appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza del Duomo, then enjoy breathtaking views from Campanile di Giotto, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at The Baptistery of St. John.

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Getting from Ravello to Florence by combination of bus and train takes about 5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. Traveling from Ravello in August, expect slightly colder with lows of 20°C in Florence. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Mon) early enough to 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.

Do some cultural sightseeing at Peggy Guggenheim Collection and Doge's Palace. Basilica di San Marco and Scrovegni Chapel will appeal to history buffs. The adventure continues: contemplate the waterfront views at Canal Grande, snap pictures at Ponte di Rialto, make a trip to St. Mark's Square, and see the interesting displays at Museo Ebraico di Venezia.

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You can take a train from Florence to Venice in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 34°C in August, and nighttime lows around 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Thu) to allow enough time 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.

Shop till you drop at Le Marais and Saint Germain des Pres Quarter. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Palace of Versailles and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris. There's lots more to do: steep yourself in history at Eiffel Tower, explore the different monuments and memorials at The Paris Catacombs, admire the landmark architecture of Arc de Triomphe, and don't miss a visit to Louvre Museum.

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Traveling by flight from Venice to Paris takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and train; or drive. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Venice in August; daily highs in Paris reach 29°C and lows reach 16°C. On the 21st (Wed), you'll travel back home.