23 days in Italy, Paris & Barcelona Itinerary

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Paris, France
— 5 nights
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Venice, Italy
— 5 nights
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Rome, Italy
— 5 nights
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Barcelona, Spain
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Paris, France — 5 nights

City of Light

Get out of town with these interesting Paris side-trips: Rouen (Rue du Gros-Horloge, Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Rouen, &more) and Palace of Versailles (in Versailles). There's lots more to do: don't miss a visit to Eiffel Tower, explore the galleries of Centre National d'Art et de Culture George Pompidou, examine the collection at Musee Rodin, and walk around Luxembourg Gardens.

To find traveler tips, more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Paris road trip tool.

London, UK to Paris is an approximately 3.5-hour train ride. You can also fly; or do a combination of car and train. The time zone changes from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to Central European Standard Time (CET), which is usually a 1 hour difference. In August in Paris, expect temperatures between 29°C during the day and 16°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Mon) so you can fly to Venice.
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Venice, Italy — 5 nights

City of Romance

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Venice: Verona (Basilica di San Zeno Maggiore, Museo di Castelvecchio, &more) and Padua (Piazza dei Signori, Scrovegni Chapel, &more). And it doesn't end there: contemplate the waterfront views at Canal Grande, don't miss a visit to Basilica di San Marco, snap pictures at Ponte dei Sospiri, and steep yourself in history at Squero di San Trovaso.

To find traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Venice visit site.

Fly from Paris to Venice in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Paris in August: high temperatures in Venice hover around 34°C and lows are around 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sat) early enough to fly to Rome.
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Rome, Italy — 5 nights

Eternal City

Change things up with these side-trips from Rome: Tivoli (Villa Adriana & Villa d'Este). There's lots more to do: delve into the distant past at Colosseum, browse the exhibits of Vatican Museums, stroll the grounds of Catacombs of Saint Callixtus, and explore the world behind art at Galleria Borghese.

To find where to stay, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Rome trip itinerary planning tool.

You can fly from Venice to Rome in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Expect a daytime high around 38°C in August, and nighttime lows around 24°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight to Barcelona.
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Barcelona, Spain — 7 nights

Jewel of the Mediterranean

Change things up with these side-trips from Barcelona: Lloret de Mar (Water World Lloret, Chemin Cotier, &more), Font Gotica (in Blanes) and Platja d'Aro (Zipline & Cala Sa Conca). The adventure continues: admire the landmark architecture of Basilica de la Sagrada Familia, contemplate the waterfront views at Cala Futadera, explore the world behind art at Museu Picasso, and stroll around Parc Guell.

For ratings, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Barcelona travel planner.

Fly from Rome to Barcelona in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Rome in August, you will find days in Barcelona are little chillier (33°C), and nights are about the same (25°C). Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Thu) so you can catch the flight back home.
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Italy travel guide

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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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