16 days in Italy & Athens Itinerary
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Start: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Athens, Greece
— 3 nights
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Rome, Italy
— 3 nights
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Siena, Italy
— 2 nights
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Florence, Italy
— 3 nights
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Cinque Terre, Italy
— 3 nights
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Milan, Italy
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End: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Athens, Greece — 3 nights
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The Birthplace of Democracy
Acropolis of Athens and Temple of Hephaestus will appeal to history buffs. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Philopappos Hill and Ancient Agora of Athens. The adventure continues: get engrossed in the history at Acropolis Museum, delve into the distant past at Theater of Dionysus, take a stroll through Plaka, and make a trip to Erechtheion.
For where to stay, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, read our Athens visit planner.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Athens is an approximately 18-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 6 hours traveling from Kuala Lumpur to Athens. Traveling from Kuala Lumpur in April, things will get cooler in Athens: highs are around 24°C and lows about 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Tue) so you can catch the flight to Rome.
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For where to stay, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, read our Athens visit planner.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Athens is an approximately 18-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 6 hours traveling from Kuala Lumpur to Athens. Traveling from Kuala Lumpur in April, things will get cooler in Athens: highs are around 24°C and lows about 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Tue) so you can catch the flight to Rome.
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Rome, Italy — 3 nights
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Eternal City
Museum-lovers will appreciate Le Domus Romane di Palazzo Valentini and Mercati di Traiano - Museo dei Fori Imperiali. Get some historical perspective at Colosseum and Centro Storico Associazione Centro Storico. Next up on the itinerary: don't miss a visit to St. Peter's Basilica, see the interesting displays at Stanze di Raffaello, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Santa Maria in Trastevere, and get to know the fascinating history of Piazza Navona.
For other places to visit, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Rome trip planning site.
Fly from Athens to Rome in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of train, bus, and ferry. Traveling from Athens to Rome, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Athens in April, expect slightly colder with lows of 11°C in Rome. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Fri) so you can go by car to Siena.
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For other places to visit, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Rome trip planning site.
Fly from Athens to Rome in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of train, bus, and ferry. Traveling from Athens to Rome, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Athens in April, expect slightly colder with lows of 11°C in Rome. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Fri) so you can go by car to Siena.
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Siena, Italy — 2 nights
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Cultural Heart of Tuscany
On the 22nd (Sat), learn about winemaking at Guardastelle Vineyard, then contemplate the long history of Historic Centre of San Gimignano, and then explore the world behind art at Pinacoteca Nazionale. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in the spiritual surroundings of San Francesco, take in the spiritual surroundings of Battistero di San Giovanni, steep yourself in history at Centro Storico di Siena, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Duomo di Siena, then take in panoramic vistas at Torre del Mangia, and finally ponder the world of politics at Palazzo Pubblico and Museo Civico.
To find more things to do, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Siena trip itinerary planning site.
You can drive from Rome to Siena in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 23°C in April, and nighttime lows around 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Florence.
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To find more things to do, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Siena trip itinerary planning site.
You can drive from Rome to Siena in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 23°C in April, and nighttime lows around 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Florence.
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Florence, Italy — 3 nights
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Birthplace of the Italian Renaissance
Your inner history buff will appreciate Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Duomo di Pisa. Museum-lovers will get to explore Museum of Opera of Saint Maria of Fiore and Synagogue and Jewish Museum of Florence. Venture out of the city with trips to Pisa (Knights’ Square, Camposanto, &more). There's much more to do: don't miss a visit to The Baptistery of St. John, admire the striking features of Basilica of Santa Maria Novella, get to know the fascinating history of Piazza del Duomo, and take an in-depth tour of Museo Galileo - Institute and Museum of the History of Science.
To find photos, traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Florence trip planner.
You can drive from Siena to Florence in 1.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus; or take a train. April in Florence sees daily highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Wed) so you can drive to Cinque Terre.
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To find photos, traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Florence trip planner.
You can drive from Siena to Florence in 1.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus; or take a train. April in Florence sees daily highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Wed) so you can drive to Cinque Terre.
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Cinque Terre, Italy — 3 nights
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Italian Riviera
Step out of the city life by going to Footpath Monterosso - Vernazza and Levanto to Monterosso Trail. Discover out-of-the-way places like Cimitero Monumentale di Lavagna and Borgo Storico di Riomaggiore. Venture out of the city with trips to Basilica di Santo Stefano (in Lavagna), La Spezia (Monesteroli & Museo Tecnico Navale della Spezia) and Chiesa Parrocchiale Santa Giulia (in Santa Giulia). The adventure continues: appreciate the extensive heritage of Borgo Storico di Corniglia, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Chiesa Di San Pietro, pause for some serene contemplation at Convento dei Cappuccini e Chiesa di San Francesco, and make a trip to Borgo Antico.
For ratings, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Cinque Terre travel itinerary planner.
Traveling by car from Florence to Cinque Terre takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In April in Cinque Terre, expect temperatures between 22°C during the day and 9°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sat) so you can drive to Milan.
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For ratings, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Cinque Terre travel itinerary planner.
Traveling by car from Florence to Cinque Terre takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In April in Cinque Terre, expect temperatures between 22°C during the day and 9°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sat) so you can drive to Milan.
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Fashion Capital of World
To see other places to visit, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Milan trip planner.
You can drive from Cinque Terre to Milan in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. Expect a daytime high around 22°C in April, and nighttime lows around 9°C. You'll set off for home on the 29th (Sat).
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You can drive from Cinque Terre to Milan in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. Expect a daytime high around 22°C in April, and nighttime lows around 9°C. You'll set off for home on the 29th (Sat).
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