8 days in Italy & Paris Itinerary
8 days in Italy & Paris Itinerary
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Start: Manchester, United Kingdom
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Paris, France
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Venice, Italy
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Florence, Italy
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Milan, Italy
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Rome, Italy
— 1 night
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Pompeii, Italy
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End: Manchester, United Kingdom
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City of Light
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.Kick off your visit on the 9th (Sun): make a trip to Eiffel Tower and then explore the world behind art at Louvre Museum.
To see photos, more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, read Paris trip planner.
Manchester, UK to Paris is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also take a train; or do a combination of car and train. The time zone difference moving from Greenwich Mean Time to Central European Standard Time is 1 hour. In May, plan for daily highs up to 20°C, and evening lows to 11°C. You will have some time to spend on the 10th (Mon) before leaving for Venice.
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City of Romance
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 10th (Mon): steep yourself in history at Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo (San Zanipolo) and then take in the views from Ponte di Rialto.
For more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Venice trip planning tool.
Traveling by flight from Paris to Venice takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Paris in May, with highs in Venice at 26°C and lows at 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Florence.
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Birthplace of the Italian Renaissance
Considered a cultural, artistic, and architectural jewel of Italy, Florence is the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance.Kick off your visit on the 12th (Wed): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, snap pictures at Ponte Vecchio, make a trip to Piazzale Michelangelo, then explore the world behind art at Pitti Palace, and finally explore the world behind art at Florence Academy of Fine Arts.
For ratings, other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, read Florence trip planner.
Traveling by car from Venice to Florence takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 25°C in May, and nighttime lows around 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Wed) so you can catch the train to Milan.
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Fashion Capital of World
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.Start off your visit on the 13th (Thu): explore the world behind art at Pinacoteca Ambrosiana, then pause for some serene contemplation at Chiesa di San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Duomo di Milano, and finally don't miss a visit to Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II.
To find where to stay, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Milan journey planner.
Traveling by train from Florence to Milan takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly. In May, plan for daily highs up to 26°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Thu) so you can travel to Rome.
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Eternal City
Aptly nicknamed the Eternal City, Rome is the birthplace of the Roman Empire, one of the world's greatest civilizations ever.On the 14th (Fri), get to know the fascinating history of Piazza Navona, contemplate the long history of St. Peter's Basilica, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Pantheon, then admire the local landmark of Trevi Fountain, and finally explore the ancient world of Colosseum.
For reviews, ratings, photos, and tourist information, read our Rome route planner.
Traveling by flight from Milan to Rome takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In May in Rome, expect temperatures between 28°C during the day and 17°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Fri) so you can take a train to Pompeii.
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Underground City
Pompeii has been a tourist destination for more than 250 years.On the 15th (Sat), explore the ancient world of Pompeii Archaeological Park, don't miss a visit to Villa Rufolo, and then contemplate the long history of Villa Cimbrone Gardens. On the 16th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: indulge your senses at some of the top wineries in the area.
To see reviews, more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Pompeii trip planner.
You can take a train from Rome to Pompeii in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. May in Pompeii sees daily highs of 27°C and lows of 17°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) early enough to travel back home.
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