8 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.

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Ahmedabad, India to Venice is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and train. The time zone changes from India Standard Time (IST) to Central European Time (CET), which is usually a -4 hour difference. Traveling from Ahmedabad in January, things will get colder in Venice: highs are around 9°C and lows about 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Tue) to allow enough time to take a train 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 15th (Wed): examine the collection at Academy Of Florence Art Gallery, don't miss a visit to Piazzale Michelangelo, explore the world behind art at Gallerie Degli Uffizi, then contemplate the long history of Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza del Duomo, and finally appreciate the history behind Loggia dei Lanzi.

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You can take a train from Venice to Florence in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Venice in January, expect nights in Florence to be about the same, around 3°C, while days are a bit warmer, around 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Wed) 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.

On the 16th (Thu), take in the architecture and atmosphere at Santa Maria in Trastevere, steep yourself in history at St. Peter's Basilica, explore the ancient world of Pantheon, then make a trip to Trevi Fountain, and finally delve into the distant past at Colosseum.

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Take a train from Florence to Rome in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly. In January, plan for daily highs up to 15°C, and evening lows to 4°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Thu) early enough to catch the train to Naples.

Naples is the capital of the Italian region Campania and the third-largest municipality in Italy after Rome and Milan. Start off your visit on the 17th (Fri): stroll the grounds of Catacombe di San Gennaro, brush up on your military savvy at Galleria Borbonica, get to know the fascinating history of Via Caracciolo e Lungomare di Napoli, don't miss a visit to Via San Gregorio Armeno, then get engrossed in the history at The Neapolis Buried, and finally steep yourself in history at LAES - La Napoli Sotterranea. Here are some ideas for day two: steep yourself in history at Catacombe di San Gaudioso, steep yourself in history at Underground Naples, get curious at Museo delle Arti Sanitarie, then pause for some serene contemplation at Gesu Nuovo Church, and finally don't miss a visit to Spaccanapoli.

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Take a train from Rome to Naples in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. January in Naples sees daily highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sat) so you can take a bus 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.

On the 19th (Sun), make a trip to Parocchia di San Luca Evangelista, then enjoy some diversion at Tennis Al Settimo Piano, and then take some stellar pictures from Il Sentiero Degli Dei.

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You can take a bus from Naples to Positano in 1.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of subway and bus. Traveling from Naples in January, expect a bit warmer with lows of 10°C in Positano. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Mon) early enough to travel back home.