21 days in Italy, Cape Town & Doha Itinerary

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Cape Town, South Africa
Fly
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Doha, Qatar
— 1 night
Fly
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Milan, Italy
Drive
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Verona, Italy
— 3 nights
Train
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Florence, Italy
— 5 nights
Drive
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Genoa, Italy
— 3 nights
Drive
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Turin, Italy
— 4 nights
Drive
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Siena, Italy
— 3 nights
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Cape Town, South Africa

Mother City

To see where to stay, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Cape Town tour website.

If you are flying in from South Africa, the closest major aiport is Cape Town International Airport. In August, daytime highs in Cape Town are 21°C, while nighttime lows are 9°C. On the 14th (Tue), you're off to Doha.
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Doha, Qatar — 1 night

To find other places to visit, ratings, reviews, and tourist information, read Doha trip builder website.

Getting from Cape Town to Doha by flight takes about 14 hours. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Cape Town to Doha. Traveling from Cape Town in August, things will get much warmer in Doha: highs are around 51°C and lows about 35°C. You'll set off for Milan on the 15th (Wed).
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Milan, Italy

Fashion Capital of World

To see other places to visit, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Milan attractions planner.

You can fly from Doha to Milan in 10 hours. The time zone changes from Arabian Standard Time (AST) to Central European Standard Time (CET), which is usually a -2 hour difference. Traveling from Doha in August, things will get cooler in Milan: highs are around 34°C and lows about 22°C. You will leave for Verona on the 15th (Wed).
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Verona, Italy — 3 nights

City of Romeo and Juliet

For photos, reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Verona holiday builder app.

You can drive from Milan to Verona in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. Expect a daytime high around 35°C in August, and nighttime lows around 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sat) to allow enough time to take a train to Florence.
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Florence, Italy — 5 nights

Birthplace of the Italian Renaissance

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Jean Saade and Goccia Shoes. It doesn't end there: look for gifts at Davide Cerasi Leather Boutique.

To see more things to do, ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Florence trip itinerary planner.

You can take a train from Verona to Florence in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Expect a daytime high around 35°C in August, and nighttime lows around 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 23rd (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Genoa.
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Genoa, Italy — 3 nights

For maps, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Genoa day trip planning app.

Drive from Florence to Genoa in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Florence in August since evenings lows in Genoa dip to 25°C. On the 26th (Sun), you're off to Turin.
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Turin, Italy — 4 nights

City of Magic

Head to Il Negozietto and Shopville Le Grufor some retail therapy. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Cascate del Rutor and Parco Nazionale Gran Paradiso.

To find other places to visit, photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Turin trip maker site.

Getting from Genoa to Turin by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. Traveling from Genoa in August, expect Turin to be a bit cooler, temps between 28°C and 20°C. You will leave for Siena on the 30th (Thu).
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Siena, Italy — 3 nights

Cultural Heart of Tuscany

Start off your visit on the 30th (Thu): don't miss a visit to Piazza del Campo. Keep things going the next day: indulge your senses at some of the top wineries in the area.

To find where to stay, reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Siena trip planner.

Traveling by car from Turin to Siena takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Turin in August, expect nights in Siena to be about the same, around 22°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 37°C. You will leave for home on the 2nd (Sun).
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Italy travel guide

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Landmarks · Ruins · Beaches
Italy is a land of high fashion, fine art, exquisite architecture, luxury sports cars, outstanding cuisine--and an insatiable taste for "la dolce vita." It's also home to the greatest number of World Heritage Sites in the world, making it an ideal place for your next holiday. The country boasts a varied landscape of mountain ranges, alpine lakes, and coastal towns, so it's no wonder travelers often refer to it as the bel paese (beautiful country). With so many places to visit, visitors often have a difficult time planning their itinerary. The smaller villages each feature a distinct character and a blend of architecture, art, and cuisine. In the country, you'll find countless archeological sites dating back to Roman times and beyond. The country's cities and seaside resorts are cosmopolitan powerhouses with museums, galleries, restaurants, shops, open-air markets, and pedestrian-friendly historic areas.
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