11 days in Northwest Italy Itinerary

Get some historical perspective at Colosseum and St. Peter's Basilica. Mercati di Traiano - Museo dei Fori Imperiali and Palazzo Doria Pamphilj will appeal to museum buffs. And it doesn't end there: don't miss a visit to Piazza Navona, get to know the fascinating history of Centro Storico Associazione Centro Storico, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Chiesa di Sant'Ignazio di Loyola, and admire the local landmark of Trevi Fountain.

To see other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Rome day trip app.

Montreal, Canada to Rome is an approximately 12-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Montreal to Rome is 6 hours. In May, Rome is a bit warmer than Montreal - with highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 29th (Mon) so you can catch the train to Florence.

Start off your visit on the 30th (Tue): appreciate the history behind Loggia dei Lanzi, explore the world behind art at Palazzo Strozzi, take in the pleasant sights at Piazza della Repubblica, then make a trip to The Baptistery of St. John, then see the interesting displays at Loggia del Bigallo - Museo del Bigallo, and finally appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza del Duomo.

For traveler tips, maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Florence day trip planning app.

You can take a train from Rome to Florence in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. Traveling from Rome in May, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be little chillier in Florence, with lows of 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Cinque Terre.

Start off your visit on the 31st (Wed): trek along Trail 531 Riomaggiore to Manarola, appreciate the extensive heritage of Borgo Storico di Riomaggiore, take in the spiritual surroundings of Chiesa di San Lorenzo, learn about winemaking at Cinque Terre Walk and Drink, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Borgo Storico di Corniglia, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Oratorio dei Disciplinati di Santa Caterina. On the 1st (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: trek along Footpath Monterosso - Vernazza, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Santa Margherita di Antiochia Church, admire the striking features of Chiesa Di San Pietro, tour the pleasant surroundings at Levanto to Monterosso Trail, then don't miss a visit to Borgo Antico, and finally pause for some photo ops at Monumento a San Francesco d'Assisi.

For where to stay, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Cinque Terre day trip tool.

You can drive from Florence to Cinque Terre in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In May, plan for daily highs up to 25°C, and evening lows to 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Thu) so you can drive to Milan.

On the 2nd (Fri), admire the striking features of Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Chiesa di San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore, then step into the grandiose world of Castello Sforzesco, then admire the masterpieces at Museo Pieta Rondanini, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Chiesa di San Bernardino alle Ossa.

To see where to stay, ratings, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Milan trip builder.

Traveling by car from Cinque Terre to Milan takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In June, daytime highs in Milan are 33°C, while nighttime lows are 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 3rd (Sat) to allow time for the car ride to Verona.

On the 3rd (Sat), admire the striking features of Casa di Giulietta, then get engrossed in the history at Museo Archeologico al Teatro Romano, then wander the streets of Piazza delle Erbe, and finally catch a live performance at Arena di Verona.

To see ratings, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Verona online travel planner.

Traveling by car from Milan to Verona takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In June, daytime highs in Verona are 34°C, while nighttime lows are 20°C. On the 4th (Sun), you're off to Ravenna.

Start off your visit on the 4th (Sun): pause for some serene contemplation at Basilica di San Giovanni Evangelista, explore the world behind art at Mar - Museo d'Arte della citta di Ravenna, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Basilica di Sant'Apollinare Nuovo, then steep yourself in history at Battistero Neoniano (Battistero degli Ortodossi), and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Basilica di San Vitale.

To find where to stay, maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Ravenna road trip site.

Traveling by car from Verona to Ravenna takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus; or take a train. In June, daily temperatures in Ravenna can reach 32°C, while at night they dip to 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel back home.