13 days in Northwest Italy, Northern Greece & Ireland Itinerary

Kick off your visit on the 11th (Sat): snap pictures at Ponte di Rialto, examine the collection at Doge's Palace, make a trip to Piazza San Marco, then enjoy breathtaking views from Torre dell'Orologio, then admire the striking features of Scala Contarini del Bovolo, and finally take in panoramic vistas at St Mark's Campanile. Keep things going the next day: wander the streets of Cannaregio, contemplate the waterfront views at Canal Grande, then admire the landmark architecture of Basilica di San Marco, and finally steep yourself in history at Peggy Guggenheim Collection.

For photos, more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, use the Venice online trip itinerary planner.

New York City, USA to Venice is an approximately 11.5-hour flight. Traveling from New York City to Venice, you'll lose 6 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from New York City in February, Venice is a bit warmer at night with lows of 37°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sun) so you can drive to Florence.

On the 13th (Mon), take some stellar pictures from Basilica San Miniato al Monte, don't miss a visit to Piazzale Michelangelo, appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza della Signoria, get to know the fascinating history of Piazza del Duomo, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, and finally pause for some photo ops at Campanile di Giotto. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: get a sense of history and politics at Palazzo Vecchio, make a trip to The Baptistery of St. John, then take in the views from Ponte Vecchio, then steep yourself in history at Basilica of Santa Croce, and finally explore the world behind art at Florence Academy of Fine Arts.

To find maps, reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Florence sightseeing planning site.

Traveling by car from Venice to Florence takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In February, daily temperatures in Florence can reach 54°F, while at night they dip to 40°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Tue) to allow enough time to take a train to Rome.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Santa Maria Sopra Minerva and Chiesa di Sant'Ignazio di Loyola. The adventure continues: steep yourself in history at St. Peter's Basilica, don't miss a visit to Trevi Fountain, get to know the fascinating history of Piazza Navona, and explore the ancient world of Colosseum.

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You can take a train from Florence to Rome in 2.5 hours. Other options are to fly; or drive. February in Rome sees daily highs of 57°F and lows of 41°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Fri) so you can fly to Thessaloniki.

Kick off your visit on the 18th (Sat): pause for some photo ops at Monument of Alexander The Great, enjoy breathtaking views from White Tower of Thessaloniki, then indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, then don't miss a visit to Aristotelous Square, and finally take a stroll through Ladadika District. On your second day here, take an in-depth tour of Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki, get engrossed in the history at Museum of Byzantine Culture, pause for some serene contemplation at Church of St.Sophia, pause for some photo ops at Arch of Galerius, then pause for some serene contemplation at Hagios Demetrios, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Osios David (The Latomou Monastery).

To find other places to visit, ratings, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Thessaloniki online day trip planner.

Getting from Rome to Thessaloniki by flight takes about 5 hours. Other options: do a combination of train, ferry, and bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Rome to Thessaloniki. In February in Thessaloniki, expect temperatures between 55°F during the day and 40°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Sun) to allow time to fly to Dublin.

Step off the beaten path and head to EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum and Saint Patrick's Cathedral. There's still lots to do: explore the galleries of Guinness Storehouse, admire the landmark architecture of Dublin Castle, sample the fine beverages at Jameson Distillery Bow St., and stroll around St Stephens Green.

To find traveler tips, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Dublin vacation planner.

You can fly from Thessaloniki to Dublin in 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of train and bus. You'll gain 2 hours traveling from Thessaloniki to Dublin due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Thessaloniki in February, things will get slightly colder in Dublin: highs are around 46°F and lows about 34°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Wed) to allow time to fly back home.