20 days in Northwest Italy Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips Northwest Italy Trip Planner
Start: Perth
Fly
1
Venice
— 3 nights
Drive
2
Verona
— 3 nights
Train
3
Florence
— 2 nights
Drive to Piombino, Ferry to Portoferraio
4
Portoferraio, Elba Island
— 3 nights
Ferry to Piombino, Drive to Assisi
5
Assisi
— 3 nights
Drive
6
Orvieto
Drive
7
Rome
— 4 nights
Fly
End: Perth
Sat, Sep 23 - Thu, Oct 12
Edit
S | M | T | W | T | F | S |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
17
|
18
|
19
|
20
|
21
|
22
|
23
|
24
|
25
|
26
|
27
|
28
|
29
|
30
|
1
|
2
|
3
|
4
|
5
|
6
|
7
|
8
|
9
|
10
|
11
|
12
|
13
|
14
|
View full calendar
Venice — 3 nights

City of Romance
Kick off your visit on the 24th (Sun): stop by Cannaregio, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at San Giorgio Maggiore, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Scrovegni Chapel, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Basilica of St. Anthony. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 25th (Mon): pause for some serene contemplation at Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari, admire the striking features of Scala Contarini del Bovolo, then take in the views from Ponte dei Sospiri, and finally take a stroll through Dorsoduro.
To see photos, maps, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Venice itinerary builder tool.
Perth, Australia to Venice is an approximately 23.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Australian Western Standard Time to Central European Standard Time is minus 7 hours. In September, Venice is a bit warmer than Perth - with highs of 29°C and lows of 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Tue) so you can drive to Verona.
more
To see photos, maps, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Venice itinerary builder tool.
Perth, Australia to Venice is an approximately 23.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Australian Western Standard Time to Central European Standard Time is minus 7 hours. In September, Venice is a bit warmer than Perth - with highs of 29°C and lows of 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Tue) so you can drive to Verona.
Side Trip
Find places to stay Sep 23 — 26:
Highlights from your trip
Verona — 3 nights

City of Romeo and Juliet
Family-friendly places like Piazza dei Signori and Basilica di Santa Anastasia will thrill your kids. Get a sense of the local culture at Il Vittoriale degli Italiani and Palazzo Te. Get out of town with these interesting Verona side-trips: Grotte di Catullo (in Sirmione) and Borghetto sul Mincio (in Valeggio Sul Mincio). There's much more to do: admire nature's wide array of creatures at Parco Natura Viva, explore the historical opulence of Museo di Castelvecchio, don't miss a visit to Piazza Bra, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilica di San Zeno Maggiore.
To see traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Verona journey tool.
You can drive from Venice to Verona in 1.5 hours. Other options are to take a shuttle; or take a train. September in Verona sees daily highs of 30°C and lows of 17°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Fri) early enough to catch the train to Florence.
more
To see traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Verona journey tool.
You can drive from Venice to Verona in 1.5 hours. Other options are to take a shuttle; or take a train. September in Verona sees daily highs of 30°C and lows of 17°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Fri) early enough to catch the train to Florence.
Side Trips
Il Vittoriale degli Italiani, Palazzo Te, Parco Natura Viva, Grotte di Catullo, Borghetto sul Mincio
Find places to stay Sep 26 — 29:
Highlights from your trip
Florence — 2 nights

Birthplace of the Italian Renaissance
Family-friendly places like Basilica San Miniato al Monte and Loggia dei Lanzi will thrill your kids. Do some cultural sightseeing at Centro Storico di Siena and The Baptistery of St. John. When in Florence, make a side trip to see Torre del Mangia in Siena, approximately Siena away. Dedicate the 1st (Sun) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. And it doesn't end there: admire the masterpieces at Pitti Palace, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilica of Santa Maria Novella, ponder the world of politics at Museo Nazionale del Bargello, and take an in-depth tour of Museum of Opera of Saint Maria of Fiore.
For reviews, traveler tips, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Florence tour builder site.
Take a train from Verona to Florence in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In September, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sun) to allow enough time to travel to Portoferraio.
more
For reviews, traveler tips, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Florence tour builder site.
Take a train from Verona to Florence in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In September, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sun) to allow enough time to travel to Portoferraio.
Side Trip
Find places to stay Sep 29 — Oct 1:
Highlights from your trip
Portoferraio, Elba Island — 3 nights
On the 2nd (Mon), tour the pleasant surroundings at Spiaggia Della Biodola, get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Acquario dell'Elba, and then kick back and relax at Spiaggia di Cavoli. Here are some ideas for day two: enjoy the sand and surf at Spiaggia Di Sansone, then enjoy the sand and surf at Spiaggia di Capo Bianco, and then look for gifts at Gelateria Zero Gradi.
To see reviews, ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Portoferraio trip maker site.
You can do a combination of car and ferry from Florence to Portoferraio in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and ferry. October in Portoferraio sees daily highs of 22°C and lows of 17°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to Assisi.
more
To see reviews, ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Portoferraio trip maker site.
You can do a combination of car and ferry from Florence to Portoferraio in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and ferry. October in Portoferraio sees daily highs of 22°C and lows of 17°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to Assisi.
Side Trips
Find places to stay Oct 1 — 4:
Highlights from your trip
Assisi — 3 nights
City of Peace
Kids will enjoy San Damiano and Rocca Paolina. Do some cultural sightseeing at Paper and Watermark Museum Fabriano and Basilica di Santa Maria degli Angeli. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Assisi: Grotte di Frasassi (in Genga) and Cattedrale di San Venanzio, Duomo (in Fabriano). And it doesn't end there: step into the grandiose world of Rocca Maggiore, take in the spiritual surroundings of Eremo delle Carceri, admire the landmark architecture of Basilica di Santa Chiara, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilica Papale e Sacro Convento di San Francesco d'Assisi.
To see traveler tips, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, read Assisi trip planning app.
Getting from Portoferraio to Assisi by combination of ferry and car takes about 5 hours. Other options: do a combination of ferry and train; or do a combination of ferry, train, and bus. Plan for slightly colder nights when traveling from Portoferraio in October since evenings lows in Assisi dip to 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sat) so you can drive to Orvieto.
more
To see traveler tips, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, read Assisi trip planning app.
Getting from Portoferraio to Assisi by combination of ferry and car takes about 5 hours. Other options: do a combination of ferry and train; or do a combination of ferry, train, and bus. Plan for slightly colder nights when traveling from Portoferraio in October since evenings lows in Assisi dip to 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sat) so you can drive to Orvieto.
Side Trips
Find places to stay Oct 4 — 7:
Highlights from your trip

Green Heart of Italy
Kick off your visit on the 7th (Sat): make a trip to Pozzo di San Patrizio, then do a tasting at Custodi Winery, and then admire the landmark architecture of Duomo di Orvieto.
For traveler tips, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Orvieto vacation website.
You can drive from Assisi to Orvieto in 1.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. In October, plan for daily highs up to 24°C, and evening lows to 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Rome.
more
For traveler tips, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Orvieto vacation website.
You can drive from Assisi to Orvieto in 1.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. In October, plan for daily highs up to 24°C, and evening lows to 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Rome.
Find places to stay Oct 7 — 8:
Highlights from your trip
Rome — 4 nights

Eternal City
Get a sense of the local culture at Forum of Augustus and Parco Archeologico di Ostia Antica. You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Abbey of St. Paul Outside the Walls and Le Domus Romane di Palazzo Valentini. Venture out of the city with trips to Zoomarine (in Torvaianica) and Villa d'Este (in Tivoli). And it doesn't end there: get to know the fascinating history of Centro Storico Associazione Centro Storico, pause for some serene contemplation at Church of St. Louis of the French, take in the spiritual surroundings of Chiesa di Sant'Ignazio di Loyola, and contemplate the long history of Basilica Papale San Paolo fuori le Mura.
Plan a trip to Rome easily and quickly by telling Klarna Trips to suggest an itinerary.
Drive from Orvieto to Rome in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In October, daytime highs in Rome are 26°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. On the 11th (Wed), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.
more
Plan a trip to Rome easily and quickly by telling Klarna Trips to suggest an itinerary.
Drive from Orvieto to Rome in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In October, daytime highs in Rome are 26°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. On the 11th (Wed), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.
Side Trips
Find places to stay Oct 7 — 11:
Highlights from your trip