10 days in Italy Itinerary

Get some cultural insight at Centro Storico and Museum of Opera of Saint Maria of Fiore. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Basilica San Miniato al Monte and Duomo di Pisa. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Florence: Siena (Centro Storico di Siena & Torre del Mangia), Pisa (Camposanto & Battistero di San Giovanni) and San Gimignano (Duomo di San Gimignano & Historic Centre of San Gimignano). The adventure continues: admire the striking features of Basilica of Santa Maria Novella, admire the masterpieces at Church and Museum of Orsanmichele, appreciate the history behind Loggia dei Lanzi, and see the interesting displays at Museo di San Marco.

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Cape Town, South Africa to Florence is an approximately 18-hour flight. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Cape Town to Florence due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Cape Town in April, plan for little chillier days and about the same nights in Florence: temperatures range from 22°C by day to 11°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Mon) so you can go by car to Assisi.

Start off your visit on the 18th (Tue): examine the collection at Museo della Porziuncola, pause for some serene contemplation at Basilica di Santa Maria degli Angeli, step into the grandiose world of Rocca Paolina, then admire the masterpieces at Galleria Nazionale dell'Umbria, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta Spoleto. Keep things going the next day: pause for some serene contemplation at Cattedrale di San Rufino, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Eremo delle Carceri, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Basilica di Santa Chiara, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at San Damiano.

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Drive from Florence to Assisi in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. Traveling from Florence in April, Assisi is little chillier at night with lows of 8°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Ravenna.

Start off your visit on the 20th (Thu): take in the spiritual surroundings of Battistero degli Ariani, contemplate the long history of Basilica di San Vitale, make a trip to Mausoleo di Galla Placidia, then contemplate the long history of Battistero Neoniano (Battistero degli Ortodossi), then make a trip to Basilica di Sant'Apollinare Nuovo, and finally examine the collection at Archiepiscopal Museum.

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Traveling by car from Assisi to Ravenna takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. April in Ravenna sees daily highs of 21°C and lows of 9°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Thu) early enough to drive to Venice.

Kick off your visit on the 21st (Fri): take in nature's colorful creations at Padua Botanical Garden - World Heritage Site, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilica of St. Anthony, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Scrovegni Chapel, then pause for some serene contemplation at Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari, then wander the streets of Cannaregio, and finally wander the streets of Campo del Ghetto. On the 22nd (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take in the architecture and atmosphere at San Giorgio Maggiore, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Scuola Grande di San Rocco, admire the striking features of Torre dell'Orologio, then steep yourself in history at Ponte dei Sospiri, then admire the landmark architecture of Scala Contarini del Bovolo, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute.

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Traveling by car from Ravenna to Venice takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. In April, daily temperatures in Venice can reach 21°C, while at night they dip to 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sun) to allow enough time to fly back home.