29 days in Italy Itinerary

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.

Change things up with these side-trips from Venice: Padua (Basilica of St. Anthony & Scrovegni Chapel). There's much more to do: explore the activities along Canal Grande, browse the exhibits of Doge's Palace, take in the architecture and atmosphere at San Giorgio Maggiore, and admire the striking features of Basilica di San Marco.

For more things to do, maps, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Venice vacation builder.

Ljubljana, Slovenia to Venice is an approximately 2.5-hour car ride. You can also take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Ljubljana in August, plan for somewhat warmer nights in Venice, with lows around 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Florence.

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

Venture out of the city with trips to Rafting H2O (in Bagni di Lucca), Brain In A Cage (in Livorno) and Leaning Tower of Pisa (in Pisa). Next up on the itinerary: take in the spiritual surroundings of Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, don't miss a visit to Piazzale Michelangelo, see the interesting displays at Pitti Palace, and admire the landmark architecture of The Baptistery of St. John.

For photos, traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Florence planner.

Traveling by car from Venice to Florence takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. August in Florence sees daily highs of 35°C and lows of 20°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Siena.

Siena, a medieval Tuscan city, features numerous attractions, including a historic town center, alleyways, towers, and well-preserved buildings.

On the 30th (Mon), take in the architecture and atmosphere at Duomo di Siena, take in the spiritual surroundings of Battistero di San Giovanni, then don't miss a visit to Piazza del Campo, and finally get a sense of history and politics at Palazzo Pubblico and Museo Civico. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: admire the masterpieces at Museo dell'Opera Metropolitana, explore the world behind art at Pinacoteca Nazionale, and then learn about winemaking at Guardastelle Vineyard.

To find where to stay, other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, use the Siena driving holiday planning website.

Getting from Florence to Siena by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. In August, plan for daily highs up to 37°C, and evening lows to 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Tue) to allow time to drive to Assisi.

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

Get out of town with these interesting Assisi side-trips: Deltaplano Biposto Tandem Hang Gliding (in Gubbio) and Parco Avventura Ca' di Gianni (in Bagno di Romagna). There's lots more to do: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilica Papale e Sacro Convento di San Francesco d'Assisi, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Basilica di Santa Maria degli Angeli - Porziuncola, admire the striking features of Basilica di Santa Chiara, and do a tasting at Tili Vini Societa Agricola.

For maps, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Assisi attractions planning app.

Drive from Siena to Assisi in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In August, plan for daily highs up to 36°C, and evening lows to 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Rome.

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: contemplate the long history of St. Peter's Basilica, explore the world behind art at Galleria Borghese, explore the ancient world of Colosseum, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Vatican Museums.

To see reviews, other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Rome trip planning app.

Traveling by car from Assisi to Rome takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In September, plan for daily highs up to 32°C, and evening lows to 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Wed) early enough to drive to Positano.

Often referred to as the gem of the Amalfi Coast, Positano remains one of southern Italy's most sought-after vacation locales, thanks to its hillside location and picturesque, pastel buildings.

Change things up with these side-trips from Positano: Vicoli, scale e archi (in Atrani), Ravello (Convento Frati Minori Conventuali S.Francesco, Duomo di Ravello, &more) and Amalfi (Valle delle Ferriere, Museo della Carta, &more). The adventure continues: kick back and relax at Fornillo, get outside with Spiaggia della Gavitella, take a memorable tour with Tours, and stroll through Bagni d'Arienzo Beach Club, Positano.

To see other places to visit, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Positano day trip tool.

You can drive from Rome to Positano in 3.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of train and bus; or take a bus. Expect somewhat warmer evenings in Positano when traveling from Rome in September, with lows around 23°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Paestum.

Venture out of the city with trips to Cooperativa Rosa dei Venti (in Marina di Camerota) and Da Poldo Gita Alle Grotte Di Palinuro (in Palinuro).

To find other places to visit, photos, maps, and tourist information, go to the Paestum trip itinerary planning website.

Traveling by car from Positano to Paestum takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and train. In September, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Wed) to allow time to travel to Civita.

Civita is a hilltown and comune in the province of Cosenza in the Calabria region of southern Italy. On the 16th (Thu), look for all kinds of wild species at Setteventi del Pollino, then take in the views from Il ponte del diavolo, then get engrossed in the history at Museo Etonico Arbresh, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Chiesa di S. Maria Assunta. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: see the interesting displays at Museo Etnografico, then get the adrenaline pumping with Plataciland, and then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Ferrata Ramo Imperiale.

To find maps, reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Civita trip planner.

You can drive from Paestum to Civita in 2.5 hours. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Fri) so you can travel 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.

When in Verona, make a side trip to see Gardaland Park in Castelnuovo del Garda, approximately Castelnuovo del Garda away. And it doesn't end there: experience the emotional art of opera at Arena di Verona, examine the collection at Casa di Giulietta, steep yourself in history at Museo di Castelvecchio, and snap pictures at Ponte Scaligero (Ponte di Castelvecchio).

For traveler tips, other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Verona journey builder app.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Civita to Verona. September in Verona sees daily highs of 30°C and lows of 17°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Mon) early enough to drive back home.