36 days in Italy, Barcelona & Nice Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Europe visit planner
Start: San Francisco, United States
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Barcelona, Spain
— 5 nights
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Nice, France
— 6 nights
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Venice, Italy
— 6 nights
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Florence, Italy
— 5 nights
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Rome, Italy
— 6 nights
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Naples, Italy
— 7 nights
Train to Rome, Fly to San Francisco
End: San Francisco, United States
Thu, Jun 15 - Thu, Jul 20
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Barcelona, Spain — 5 nights
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Jewel of the Mediterranean
Barcelona, the country’s second-largest city, is a cosmopolitan urban center known for its throbbing youthful energy and stellar architecture.Venture out of the city with trips to Platja d'Aro (Zipline & Scuba & Snorkeling), Camino de Ronda (in S'Agaro) and Lloret de Mar (Room Escape Games, PlayVR Lloret, &more). There's lots more to do: pause for some serene contemplation at Basilica de la Sagrada Familia, walk around Parc Guell, kick back and relax at Platja mar menuda, and take a stroll through Las Ramblas.
To see ratings, other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Barcelona route builder website.
San Francisco, USA to Barcelona is an approximately 14-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Central European Standard Time (CET) is 9 hours. Traveling from San Francisco in June, things will get a bit warmer in Barcelona: highs are around 79°F and lows about 66°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight to Nice.
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Nice, France — 6 nights
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Nissa la Bella (Nice the Beautiful)
Well-known for the beautiful views of its famous Promenade des Anglais waterfront, Nice is an ethnically-diverse coastal port city on the French Riviera and the fifth most populated city in France.Change things up with these side-trips from Nice: Cannes (Lérins Islands & Mairie de Cannes), Notre Dame d‘Afrique (in Theoule sur Mer) and Massif de l'Esterel (in Agay). Next up on the itinerary: get to know the resident critters at Marineland, take a stroll through Old Town, make a trip to Place Massena, and let your taste buds guide you at a local gastronomic tour.
To see maps, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Nice trip planner.
Fly from Barcelona to Nice in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In June, daily temperatures in Nice can reach 76°F, while at night they dip to 66°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight to Venice.
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Venice, Italy — 6 nights
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City of Romance
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.Explore Venice's surroundings by going to Verona (Tomba di Giulietta, Arena di Verona, &more) and Padua (Chiesa degli Eremitani - World Heritage Site, Scrovegni Chapel, &more). And it doesn't end there: explore the activities along Canal Grande, admire the masterpieces at Peggy Guggenheim Collection, explore the engaging exhibits at Creature di Gomma - Venice Vintage Toys, and pause for some serene contemplation at Basilica di San Marco.
To find reviews, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Venice travel planner.
Traveling by flight from Nice to Venice takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In June, plan for daily highs up to 81°F, and evening lows to 63°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 2nd (Sun) early enough to go by car to Florence.
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Florence, Italy — 5 nights
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Birthplace of the Italian Renaissance
Considered a cultural, artistic, and architectural jewel of Italy, Florence is the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance.Explore Florence's surroundings by going to Siena (Museo dell'Opera Metropolitana, Duomo di Siena, &more). On the 5th (Wed), give your taste buds a day to remember with a local gastronomic tour. There's much more to do: admire the masterpieces at Florence Academy of Fine Arts, don't miss a visit to Piazzale Michelangelo, steep yourself in history at Basilica of Santa Croce, and take in nature's colorful creations at The Boboli Gardens.
For traveler tips, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Florence trip itinerary planning website.
You can drive from Venice to Florence in 3 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. In July, daily temperatures in Florence can reach 86°F, while at night they dip to 65°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Fri) early enough to take a train to Rome.
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Rome, Italy — 6 nights
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Eternal City
Aptly nicknamed the Eternal City, Rome is the birthplace of the Roman Empire, one of the world's greatest civilizations ever.Rome is known for historic sites, sightseeing, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: delve into the distant past at Colosseum, stop by Trastevere, admire the striking features of Pantheon, and steep yourself in history at St. Peter's Basilica.
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Take a train from Florence to Rome in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. In July, plan for daily highs up to 89°F, and evening lows to 70°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Thu) early enough to catch the train to Naples.
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Naples, Italy — 7 nights
Naples is the capital of the Italian region Campania and the third-largest municipality in Italy after Rome and Milan. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Naples: Amalfi (Valle delle Ferriere, Duomo di Sant'Andrea, &more), Positano (Spiaggia Grande, Fornillo, &more) and Ravello (Duomo di Ravello, Villa Rufolo, &more). On the 16th (Sun), give your taste buds a day to remember with a local gastronomic tour. There's still lots to do: delve into the distant past at Pompeii Archaeological Park, identify plant and animal life at I Suoni degli Dei - Pelagos, deepen your understanding of the past and present with Oltre I Resti, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Chiesa Museo di Santa Luciella ai Librai.
For ratings, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Naples online sightseeing planner.
Traveling by train from Rome to Naples takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly. In July, plan for daily highs up to 87°F, and evening lows to 70°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Thu) early enough to travel back home.
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For ratings, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Naples online sightseeing planner.
Traveling by train from Rome to Naples takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly. In July, plan for daily highs up to 87°F, and evening lows to 70°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Thu) early enough to travel 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.
