18 days in Italy, Barcelona & Porto Itinerary
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Start: Minneapolis, United States
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Venice, Italy
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Florence, Italy
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Rome, Italy
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Barcelona, Spain
— 4 nights
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Porto, Portugal
— 4 nights
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End: Dallas, United States
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Venice, Italy — 2 nights
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City of Romance
On the 18th (Wed), visit Campo del Ghetto, visit Cannaregio, then pause for some serene contemplation at Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari, then take in the views from Ponte di Rialto, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at San Giorgio Maggiore. On your second day here, see the interesting displays at Doge's Palace, admire the striking features of Basilica di San Marco, and then contemplate the waterfront views at Canal Grande.
To see where to stay, other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Venice road trip website.
Minneapolis, USA to Venice is an approximately 14-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Central Standard Time (CST) to Central European Standard Time (CET) is 7 hours. In May, daily temperatures in Venice can reach 72°F, while at night they dip to 55°F. You will leave for Florence on the 20th (Fri).
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To see where to stay, other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Venice road trip website.
Minneapolis, USA to Venice is an approximately 14-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Central Standard Time (CST) to Central European Standard Time (CET) is 7 hours. In May, daily temperatures in Venice can reach 72°F, while at night they dip to 55°F. You will leave for Florence on the 20th (Fri).
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Florence, Italy — 2 nights
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Birthplace of the Italian Renaissance
Start off your visit on the 20th (Fri): take in the spiritual surroundings of Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, explore the world behind art at Florence Academy of Fine Arts, and then appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza della Signoria. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 21st (Sat): take some stellar pictures from Basilica San Miniato al Monte, make a trip to Piazzale Michelangelo, and then pause for some photo ops at Perseus Statue.
To see reviews, traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Florence trip planner.
You can drive from Venice to Florence in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 71°F in May, and nighttime lows around 52°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sun) so you can take a train to Rome.
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To see reviews, traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Florence trip planner.
You can drive from Venice to Florence in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 71°F in May, and nighttime lows around 52°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sun) so you can take a train to Rome.
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Rome, Italy — 3 nights
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Eternal City
You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at La Pieta and Cupola di San Pietro. There's lots more to do: explore the ancient world of Colosseum, steep yourself in history at Basilica Papale San Paolo fuori le Mura, admire the striking features of Pantheon, and make a trip to St. Peter's Basilica.
To find reviews, ratings, maps, and more tourist information, read our Rome holiday maker website.
Traveling by train from Florence to Rome takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. Traveling from Florence in May, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 58°F in Rome. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Wed) early enough to catch the flight to Barcelona.
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To find reviews, ratings, maps, and more tourist information, read our Rome holiday maker website.
Traveling by train from Florence to Rome takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. Traveling from Florence in May, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 58°F in Rome. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Wed) early enough to catch the flight to Barcelona.
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Barcelona, Spain — 4 nights
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Jewel of the Mediterranean
Step off the beaten path and head to El Born and Photography Tours. There's still lots to do: admire the striking features of Basilica de la Sagrada Familia, don't miss a visit to Casa Batllo, appreciate the extensive heritage of Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic), and see the interesting displays at Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya - MNAC.
For reviews, maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Barcelona trip itinerary planner.
Traveling by flight from Rome to Barcelona takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In May, daily temperatures in Barcelona can reach 71°F, while at night they dip to 57°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Sun) early enough to fly to Porto.
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For reviews, maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Barcelona trip itinerary planner.
Traveling by flight from Rome to Barcelona takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In May, daily temperatures in Barcelona can reach 71°F, while at night they dip to 57°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Sun) early enough to fly to Porto.
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Porto, Portugal — 4 nights
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Unvanquished City
Discover out-of-the-way places like Wine Tours & Tastings and Ponte de Dom Luis I. The adventure continues: get the lay of the land with Walking tours, make a trip to Liberdade Square, do a tasting at Taylor's Port, and walk around Parque da Cidade.
For reviews, maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Porto trip planner.
You can fly from Barcelona to Porto in 5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Barcelona to Porto. Traveling from Barcelona in May, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit cooler in Porto, with lows of 52°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Thu) to allow enough time to fly back home.
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For reviews, maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Porto trip planner.
You can fly from Barcelona to Porto in 5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Barcelona to Porto. Traveling from Barcelona in May, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit cooler in Porto, with lows of 52°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Thu) to allow enough time to fly back home.
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Italy travel guide
Italy is a land of high fashion, fine art, exquisite architecture, luxury sports cars, outstanding cuisine--and an insatiable taste for "la dolce vita." It's also home to the greatest number of World Heritage Sites in the world, making it an ideal place for your next holiday. The country boasts a varied landscape of mountain ranges, alpine lakes, and coastal towns, so it's no wonder travelers often refer to it as the bel paese (beautiful country). With so many places to visit, visitors often have a difficult time planning their itinerary. The smaller villages each feature a distinct character and a blend of architecture, art, and cuisine. In the country, you'll find countless archeological sites dating back to Roman times and beyond. The country's cities and seaside resorts are cosmopolitan powerhouses with museums, galleries, restaurants, shops, open-air markets, and pedestrian-friendly historic areas.
