15 days in Northwest Italy Itinerary

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.

Your list of things to see and do now includes Piazza Mercanti, Teatro Alla Scala, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, and other attractions. The adventure continues: appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza del Duomo and take in the spiritual surroundings of Santa Maria delle Grazie.

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London, UK to Milan is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also take a train; or do a combination of car and train. Traveling from London to Milan, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In June, Milan is somewhat warmer than London - with highs of 33°C and lows of 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 7th (Wed) to allow time for the train ride to Florence.

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

Florence is known for sightseeing, museums, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the masterpieces at Florence Academy of Fine Arts, browse the eclectic array of goods at Mercato Centrale, appreciate the history behind Campanile di Giotto, and appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza del Duomo.

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Take a train from Milan to Florence in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In June, plan for daily highs up to 33°C, and evening lows to 21°C. You will have some time to spend on the 11th (Sun) before leaving for 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.

Venice is known for sightseeing, historic sites, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the activities along Canal Grande, snap pictures at Ponte di Rialto, admire the masterpieces at Peggy Guggenheim Collection, and admire the striking features of Doge's Palace.

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Getting from Florence to Venice by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. In June, daily temperatures in Venice can reach 32°C, while at night they dip to 20°C. You will leave for Bardolino on the 14th (Wed).

Bardolino is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Verona in the Italian region Veneto, located about 130km west of Venice and about 25km northwest of Verona.GeographyLocated on the eastern shore of Lake Garda, Bardolino borders the following municipalities: Affi, Cavaion Veronese, Costermano, Garda, Lazise, Manerba del Garda, Moniga del Garda, Padenghe sul Garda, and Pastrengo. Get out of town with these interesting Bardolino side-trips: Valeggio Sul Mincio (Parco Giardino Sigurta & Borghetto sul Mincio) and Sirmione (Castello Scaligero, Grotte di Catullo, &more). There's much more to do: get in on the family fun at Gardaland Park, tour the pleasant surroundings at Pista Ciclo Pedonale Lazise - Bardolino - Garda, look for gifts at Bardoleat, and go for a walk through Lungolago di Bardolino.

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Traveling by car from Venice to Bardolino takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus; or take a bus. In June, daily temperatures in Bardolino can reach 33°C, while at night they dip to 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sun) so you can drive back home.