20 days in Rome, Milan & Pisa Itinerary

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Colosseum and Piazza Navona. Let the collections at Vatican Museums and Galleria Borghese capture your imagination. Next up on the itinerary: contemplate the long history of St. Peter's Basilica, admire the local landmark of Trevi Fountain, stroll the grounds of Catacombs of Saint Callixtus, and make a trip to Spanish Steps.

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Shanghai, China to Rome is an approximately 15-hour flight. You'll gain 7 hours traveling from Shanghai to Rome due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Shanghai in May, expect a bit cooler with lows of 17°C in Rome. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 7th (Sun) to allow time for the flight to Milan.

Duomo di Milano and Pinacoteca Ambrosiana are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Head to Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II and Piazza delle Erbefor plenty of shopping. Get out of town with these interesting Milan side-trips: Verona (Via Mazzini, Casa di Giulietta, &more) and Museo Egizio (in Turin). The adventure continues: explore the world behind art at Pinacoteca di Brera, get engrossed in the history at La Sala delle Asse, browse the exhibits of Basilica di Sant'Ambrogio, and take in the exciting artwork at Galleria Moshe Tabibnia.

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You can fly from Rome to Milan in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Expect a daytime high around 26°C in May, and nighttime lows around 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Fri) early enough to drive to Pisa.

Get in touch with nature at Spiaggia di Fegina and Footpath Monterosso - Vernazza. Museum-lovers will get to explore Florence Academy of Fine Arts and Museum of Opera of Saint Maria of Fiore. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Pisa: San Gimignano (Duomo di San Gimignano, Guardastelle Vineyard, &more), Marina di Pietrasanta (Bagno Internazionale & Eldorado) and Florence (Church and Museum of Orsanmichele, Piazza del Duomo, &more). There's much more to do: take in panoramic vistas at Leaning Tower of Pisa, steep yourself in history at St Martin Cathedral, and pause for some photo ops at Angelo Caduto.

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Traveling by car from Milan to Pisa takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or fly. In May, daytime highs in Pisa are 25°C, while nighttime lows are 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Fri) so you can travel back home.