17 days in Florence, Piedmont & Milan Itinerary

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

On the 13th (Tue), ponder the world of politics at Museo Nazionale del Bargello, explore the world behind art at Gallerie Degli Uffizi, and then admire the masterpieces at Pitti Palace. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: explore the world behind art at Museum of Opera of Saint Maria of Fiore, see the interesting displays at Museo di San Marco, then admire the masterpieces at Florence Academy of Fine Arts, then admire the natural beauty at The Boboli Gardens, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilica of Santa Croce.

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New York City, USA to Florence is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 6 hours traveling from New York City to Florence. Expect little chillier evenings in Florence when traveling from New York City in September, with lows around 59°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 15th (Thu) to allow time for the train ride to Turin.

A city of technology and industry, Turin is in northwestern Italy, a one-hour drive from the French border and slightly more than that from the Mediterranean Sea.

Start off your visit on the 16th (Fri): get engrossed in the history at Borgo Medievale, tour the pleasant surroundings at Colline di Torino, then take an in-depth tour of Armeria Reale, and finally examine the collection at Civic Museum of Ancient Art (Palazzo Madama).

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Traveling by train from Florence to Turin takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly. When traveling from Florence in September, plan for little chillier days and about the same nights in Turin: temperatures range from 69°F by day to 58°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Fri) to allow enough time to take a train to Milan.

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.

Start off your visit on the 17th (Sat): explore the historical opulence of Castello Sforzesco, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Duomo di Milano, and then explore the world behind art at Museo Poldi Pezzoli. On your second day here, examine the collection at Museo Della Scienza E Della Tecnologia Leonardo da Vinci and then get engrossed in the history at Pinacoteca Ambrosiana.

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Getting from Turin to Milan by train takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Turin in September, expect nights in Milan to be about the same, around 57°F, while days are somewhat warmer, around 76°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sun) so you can drive to Cuneo.

Cuneo is a city and comune in Piedmont, Northern Italy, the capital of the province of Cuneo, the third largest of Italy’s provinces by area.It is located at 550 metres (1,804 ft) in the south-west of Piedmont, at the confluence of the rivers Stura and Gesso.Including all bordering municipalities Beinette, Borgo San Dalmazzo, Boves, Busca, Caraglio, Castelletto Stura, Centallo, Cervasca, Morozzo, Peveragno, Tarantasca and Vignolo the population is 123,301 inhabitants.It is near six important mountain passes: Colle della Maddalena at 1996mColle di Tenda at 1871m - Tunnel of Tenda at 1300m, 3km longColle del Melogno at 1027m Colle San Bernardo at 957m Colle di Nava at 934mColle di Cadibona at 459m. Kick off your visit on the 19th (Mon): see the interesting displays at San Dalmazzo Di Pedona Museo Dell'abbazia, see the interesting displays at Museo Civico di Cuneo, then see the interesting displays at Museo Diocesano Cuneo - San Sebastiano, and finally learn from the experts at Piscina Comunale di Cuneo.

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Traveling by car from Milan to Cuneo takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. September in Cuneo sees daily highs of 74°F and lows of 54°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Mon) so you can drive to Bra.

Bra is a town and comune in the province of Cuneo in the northwest Italian region of Piedmont. Kick off your visit on the 20th (Tue): examine the collection at Museo Adriani, then examine the collection at Museo della Magia, then examine the collection at Museo della Scrittura Meccanica, and finally examine the collection at Museo della Bicicletta.

To see reviews, other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Bra journey site.

Drive from Cuneo to Bra in an hour. In September, plan for daily highs up to 74°F, and evening lows to 54°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Castellania.

Castellania is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Alessandria in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 100km southeast of Turin and about 30km southeast of Alessandria. Kick off your visit on the 21st (Wed): see the interesting displays at Il Divisionismo Pinacoteca Fondazione C.R. Tortona, examine the collection at Museo del Gioello, then see the interesting displays at Musei Civici Esposizione Permanente Le stanze di Artu, and finally examine the collection at Museo del Cappello Borsalino. Here are some ideas for day two: see the interesting displays at Magazzino dei Ricordi, then see the interesting displays at Museo del mare, and then see where the action happens at Campo Sportivo Fausto Coppi.

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Drive from Bra to Castellania in 2 hours. Traveling from Bra in September, you will find days in Castellania are a bit cooler (69°F), and nights are about the same (54°F). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Thu) to allow time to drive to Arona.

Arona is a town and comune on Lake Maggiore, in the province of Novara (northern Italy). Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Fri): tour the pleasant surroundings at Melissa Beach, then explore the engaging exhibits at Volandia Parco e Museo del Volo Malpensa, and then see the interesting displays at Museo Dei Trasporti Ogliari. Here are some ideas for day two: kick back and relax at La Playa, then pick up a one of a kind souvenir at Restaurifelici, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Natural Baay - Lido di Gozzano.

For photos, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Arona online tour planner.

Drive from Castellania to Arona in 2 hours. When traveling from Castellania in September, plan for a bit warmer days in Arona, with highs around 75°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 55°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Sat) early enough to drive to Verbania.

On the 25th (Sun), raise your glass at Le Serenelle and then examine the collection at Museo Civico dei Fossili di Besano. Here are some ideas for day two: see the interesting displays at Museo dell'Arte del Cappello, examine the collection at Museo Innocente Salvini, then see the interesting displays at Museo Internazionale Design Ceramico, and finally admire the masterpieces at Museo del Paesaggio.

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You can drive from Arona to Verbania in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. In September, daily temperatures in Verbania can reach 73°F, while at night they dip to 56°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Mon) so you can drive to Stresa.

Stresa is a town and comune of about 5,000 residents on the shores of Lake Maggiore in the province of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola in the Piedmont region of northern Italy, about 90km northwest of Milan. Kick off your visit on the 27th (Tue): see the interesting displays at Museo degli Alberghieri, examine the collection at Museo dell'Ombrello e del Parasole, then enjoy the sand and surf at Arolo Beach, and finally browse for treasures at Epoque Antichita e Restauro.

For traveler tips, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Stresa road trip planning website.

Stresa is very close to Verbania. Expect a daytime high around 75°F in September, and nighttime lows around 55°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Tue) so you can catch the flight back home.