39 days in Italy Itinerary

In many ways the most modern of Italian cities, Milan is a busy, elegant metropolis with an impressive list of grand palaces, fine churches, and important museums.

Kick off your visit on the 31st (Tue): pause for some serene contemplation at Basilica San Lorenzo Maggiore. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: admire the striking features of Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Duomo di Milano, then get to know the fascinating history of Piazza del Duomo, and finally contemplate the long history of Castello Sforzesco.

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Singapore, Singapore to Milan is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and train. Traveling from Singapore to Milan, you'll gain 7 hours due to the time zone difference. Expect colder temperatures when traveling from Singapore in March; daily highs in Milan reach 16°C and lows reach 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Thu) early enough to take a train 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.

Arena di Verona and Basilica di San Zeno Maggiore will appeal to history buffs. Get a sense of the local culture at Piazza delle Erbe and Casa di Giulietta. Explore Verona's surroundings by going to Acetaia Giuseppe Giusti (in Modena), Palazzo Te (in Mantua) and Lago di Garda (in Garda). There's still lots to do: explore the historical opulence of Museo di Castelvecchio, see the interesting displays at Museo Lapidario Maffeiano, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Chiesa di San Giorgetto o San Pietro Martire, and don't miss a visit to Cappella dei Notai.

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You can take a train from Milan to Verona in 1.5 hours. Another option is to drive. In April, plan for daily highs up to 23°C, and evening lows to 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Mon) to allow time to take a bus 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.

Doge's Palace and Segni nel Tempo antiquarian bookshop will appeal to museum buffs. Head to Giudecca 795 Art Gallery and Barovier & Tosofor some retail therapy. There's lots more to do: get to know the fascinating history of Piazza San Marco, take a stroll through Campo del Ghetto, take in the exciting artwork at European Cultural Centre - Palazzo Mora, and explore the activities along Canal Grande.

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Getting from Verona to Venice by bus takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a shuttle. Expect a daytime high around 21°C in April, and nighttime lows around 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Sat) early enough 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.

Start off your visit on the 12th (Sun): admire the landmark architecture of Chiesa Di San Pietro, stroll through Cinque Terre Trails, then pause for some serene contemplation at Santa Margherita di Antiochia Church, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Footpath Monterosso - Vernazza, and finally get into the urban bustle at Vernazza. Here are some ideas for day two: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Chiesa di San Lorenzo and then explore the striking landscape of Parco Nazionale Cinque Terre.

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Traveling by car from Venice to Cinque Terre takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In April, daytime highs in Cinque Terre are 22°C, while nighttime lows are 9°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Tue) so you can go by car to Florence.

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

Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at M.G. Design and Art Gallery Studio Iguarnieri. Popular historic sites such as Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Castello di Monterinaldi are in your itinerary. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Florence: Castello del Trebbio (in Santa Brigida) and Siena (Nature & Wildlife Tours, 43parallelo, & more). There's lots more to do: examine the collection at Academy Of Florence Art Gallery, don't miss a visit to The Baptistery of St. John, appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza del Duomo, and admire the masterpieces at Pitti Palace.

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Traveling by car from Cinque Terre to Florence takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In April, daily temperatures in Florence can reach 22°C, while at night they dip to 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Mon) early enough to drive to Assisi.

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

Popular historic sites such as Basilica Papale e Sacro Convento di San Francesco d'Assisi and Cripta di San Francesco are in your itinerary. Museum-lovers will get to explore Museo della Porziuncola and Casa del Cioccolato Perugina. Venture out of the city with trips to Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona (in Castelnuovo dell'Abate), Civita di Bagnoregio (in Civita di Bagnoregio) and Cascata delle Marmore (in Marmore). The adventure continues: do a tasting at Bibenda Assisi, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Basilica di Santa Maria degli Angeli - Porziuncola, view the masterpieces at Assisi Galleria 6C, and shop like a local with B.A.T. Assisi.

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Drive from Florence to Assisi in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. Traveling from Florence in April, plan for little chillier nights in Assisi, with lows around 8°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Fri) early enough to drive to Amalfi.

Known for its impressive hillside cascade of colorful stone buildings down to the Mediterranean shore, Amalfi is the cultural and commercial heart of southern Italy's Amalfi Coast.

Villa Rufolo and Duomo di Sant'Andrea are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Appreciate the collections at Museo della Carta and Arsenale della Repubblica. There's lots more to do: take in the spiritual surroundings of Sanctuary of Our Lady of Sorrow (Sancturio Maria Santissima Addolorata), see the interesting displays at Museo Diocesano, awaken your taste buds at some of the top wineries in the area, and look for gifts at Creazioni Chris.

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You can drive from Assisi to Amalfi in 4.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Assisi in April, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 17°C in Amalfi. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Tue) early enough to travel to Naples.

Naples is the capital of the Italian region Campania and the third-largest municipality in Italy after Rome and Milan. Museum-lovers will appreciate Sol’Art Ceramiche and Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli. Your inner history buff will appreciate Pompeii Archaeological Park and Parco Acheologico di Ercolano. Explore Naples' surroundings by going to Sorrento (Villa di Pollio Felice - Bagni della Regina Giovanna & Vinicola De Angelis) and Vesuvio National Park (in Ottaviano). There's lots more to do: admire the masterpieces at Museo Cappella Sansevero, don't miss a visit to Galleria Borbonica, get to know the fascinating history of Via Caracciolo e Lungomare di Napoli, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Cloister of Santa Chiara.

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You can do a combination of taxi and subway from Amalfi to Naples in 1.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Expect a bit cooler evenings in Naples when traveling from Amalfi in April, with lows around 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 2nd (Sat) early enough to catch the train to Rome.

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 Colosseum and St. Peter's Basilica are in your itinerary. Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Via Condotti and I Colori di Dentro di Maria Grazia Luffarelli. Next up on the itinerary: explore the world behind art at Vatican Museums, admire the local landmark of Trevi Fountain, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of St. Louis of the French, and explore the ancient world of Palatine Hill.

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You can take a train from Naples to Rome in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In May, plan for daily highs up to 28°C, and evening lows to 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Thu) so you can travel back home.