14 days in Italy Itinerary

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

Museum-lovers will get to explore Vatican Museums and Musei Capitolini. Palatine Hill and Colosseum are good opportunities to explore the local culture. The adventure continues: contemplate the long history of St. Peter's Basilica, pause for some serene contemplation at Church of St. Louis of the French, admire the masterpieces at Sistine Chapel, and make a trip to Trevi Fountain.

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Phoenix, USA to Rome is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 8 hours traveling from Phoenix to Rome. Traveling from Phoenix in October, things will get little chillier in Rome: highs are around 73°F and lows about 55°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sun) so you can take a train to Florence.

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

Galleria dell'Accademia and Pitti Palace are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Museum-lovers will get to explore Uffizi Galleries and Basilica di Santa Croce. There's much more to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, see the interesting displays at Museo di San Marco, admire the striking features of The Baptistery of St. John, and ponder the world of politics at Museo Nazionale del Bargello.

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Traveling by train from Rome to Florence takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly. October in Florence sees daily highs of 71°F and lows of 54°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Thu) so you can take a train to Milan.

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 18th (Fri): browse the collection at Pinacoteca Ambrosiana, then pause for some serene contemplation at Basilica di Sant'Ambrogio, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Duomo di Milano, and finally admire the landmark architecture of Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II.

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Take a train from Florence to Milan in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. While traveling from Florence, expect slightly colder days and about the same nights in Milan, ranging from highs of 65°F to lows of 52°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sat) so you can catch the 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.

Museum-lovers will appreciate Doge's Palace and Peggy Guggenheim Collection. Popular historic sites such as Basilica di San Marco and St Mark's Campanile are in your itinerary. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Venice: Padua (Basilica di Sant’Antonio & Scrovegni Chapel). There's lots more to do: get to know the fascinating history of St. Mark's Square, snap pictures at Ponte di Rialto, examine the collection at Museo Ebraico di Venezia, and steep yourself in history at Squero di San Trovaso.

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Take a train from Milan to Venice in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. October in Venice sees daily highs of 66°F and lows of 51°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Tue) early enough to travel back home.