45 days in Italy Itinerary

The famous setting for Shakespeare's star-crossed lovers, Romeo and Juliet, Verona is one of northern Italy's main tourist destinations, largely owing to its incredibly rich artistic heritage.

Start off your visit on the 25th (Wed): take a stroll through Quinzano, step into the grandiose world of Museo di Castelvecchio, and then admire the masterpieces at Palazzo Te. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Basilica di San Zeno Maggiore, take a stroll through Piazza delle Erbe, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilica di Santa Anastasia, and finally make a trip to Piazza Bra.

For reviews and tourist information, read our Verona online vacation planner.

Montreal, Canada to Verona is an approximately 13.5-hour combination of flight and train. You can also fly. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Central European Standard Time (CET), which is usually a 6 hour difference. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Montreal in April, with highs in Verona at 23°C and lows at 9°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Thu) so you can catch the train 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.

Museum-lovers will appreciate Museum of the Risorgimento and Forte di Bard. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Armeria Reale and Azienda Agricola Roccasanta. Explore Turin's surroundings by going to Isolabella della Croce (in Loazzolo), Reggia Di Reale (in Venaria Reale) and Ecomuseo della Pastorizia (in Pietraporzio). Next up on the itinerary: do a tasting at Azienda Agricola Franco Mondo, don't miss a visit to Piazza Castello, admire the striking features of Palazzo Reale Di Torino, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilica di Superga.

To see more things to do, other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Turin itinerary maker website.

Getting from Verona to Turin by train takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Verona in April, expect nights in Turin to be about the same, around 9°C, while days are little chillier, around 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 1st (Tue) early enough to catch the flight to Cagliari.

The capital of Sardinia, Cagliari is spread out over seven hills and still bears the marks of its past conquerors, including the Phoenicians, Carthaginians, and Romans.

You'll explore and learn at Museo Parc - Museo Paleontologico, Archeologico e Laboratorio didattico and Geomuseo Monte Arci. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Casa Zapata Museum and Museo MudA - Museo Multimediale del Regno di Arborea. Venture out of the city with trips to Murales di San Gavino Monreale (in San Gavino Monreale), Museo Archeologico Genna Maria (in Villanovaforru) and MURATS. Museo Unico Regionale Arte Tessile Sarda (in Samugheo). There's lots more to do: admire the masterpieces at Giardino Sonoro - Pinuccio Sciola, kick back and relax at Poetto, examine the collection at Museo Storico Emilio e Joyce Lussu, and visit Marina.

To find other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Cagliari online itinerary planner.

Traveling by flight from Turin to Cagliari takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and ferry; or do a combination of train and ferry. Traveling from Turin in May, you will find days in Cagliari are somewhat warmer (28°C), and nights are about the same (15°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Sassari.

Sassari is an Italian city and the second-largest of Sardinia in terms of population with 127,525 inhabitants, and a Functional Urban Area of about 222,000 inhabitants. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Museo S'omo 'e sa Majarza and Museo Archeologico. Appreciate the collections at CULTER - Museo Internazionale del Coltello in Pattada and Museo Ciusa. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Sassari: Mostra-museo Tradizioni etnografiche dell'Anglona (in Sedini), Cantina Li Duni (in Badesi) and Cantina Ligios (in La Muddizza). Next up on the itinerary: delve into the distant past at Parco Archeologico Di Suni Nuraghe Nuraddeo, get engrossed in the history at Museo Civico Archeologico Ex Convento Clarisse, see the interesting displays at Museo Archeologico Etnografico Palazzo Atzori, and take some stellar pictures from Chiesa di Nostra Signora di Bonaria.

For maps, reviews, and more tourist information, read Sassari route planner.

Traveling by car from Cagliari to Sassari takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. May in Sassari sees daily highs of 26°C and lows of 13°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sun) so you can drive to Arzachena.

Arzachena is a town and comune in the province of Sassari, northern Sardinia, Italy. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Museo etnografico Galluras and Museo del Vino Enoteca Regionale della Sardegna. Get a sense of the local culture at Museum of Cork and Museo della Civilta Pastorale e Contadina. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Arzachena: Luogosanto (Chiesa di San Leonardo, Piero Mancini Vineyards (Balajana Estate), &more) and MEOC -Museo Etnografico Oliva Carta Cannas (in Aggius). Next up on the itinerary: see the interesting displays at Monte di Mola Museum (MDM Museum).

To find ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Arzachena trip itinerary website.

You can drive from Sassari to Arzachena in 2 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. On the 17th (Thu), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly to Cefalu.

Cefalù is a city and comune in the Province of Palermo, located on the northern coast of Sicily, Italy on the Tyrrhenian Sea about 70km east of the provincial capital and 185km west of Messina. You'll explore and learn at Museo Targa Florio and Museo Civico. Do some cultural sightseeing at Museo Arte Contemporanea Sotto Sale and Regaleali. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Cefalu: Museo Civico "Nicola Barbato" (in Piana degli Albanesi), Duomo di Monreale (in Monreale) and Museo Naturalistico Francesco Mina Palumbo (in Castelbuono). There's still lots to do: take a stroll through Villaggio di Sant Ambrogio, enjoy the sand and surf at Spiaggia Caldura, make a trip to Duomo di Cefalu, and do a tasting at Alessandro di Camporeale.

For where to stay, reviews, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Cefalu online day trip planner.

Getting from Arzachena to Cefalu by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus, train, and ferry; or do a combination of bus, ferry, and train. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Tue) so you can drive to Agrigento.

Historically one of ancient Greece's leading cities, Sicily's Agrigento is home to the seven monumental temples that make up the well-preserved Valley of the Temples.

Museum-lovers will appreciate Collezione La Gaipa and Museo della Zolfara. Do some cultural sightseeing at Studio d'Arte Michele Bono and #MeTe - Museo della Memoria e del Territorio. Get out of town with these interesting Agrigento side-trips: Museo Degli Archi Di Pasqua (in San Biagio Platani), Mulino Dell'acqua - Museo Civico Di Cianciana (in Cianciana) and Chiesa di San Francesco (in Naro). There's much more to do: see the interesting displays at Fabbriche Chiaramontane, pause for some serene contemplation at Cattedrale (Chiesa Matrice), do a tasting at Di Giovanna, and explore the striking landscape at Scala dei Turchi.

To see ratings, more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Agrigento sightseeing planner.

Getting from Cefalu to Agrigento by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. In May, daily temperatures in Agrigento can reach 26°C, while at night they dip to 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Sat) early enough to drive to Piazza Armerina.

Piazza Armerina is an Italian comune in the province of Enna of the autonomous island region of Sicily.HistoryThe city of Piazza developed during the Norman domination in Sicily, when Lombards settled the central and eastern part of Sicily.But the area had been inhabited since prehistoric times. Step off the beaten path and head to Museo dell'Immaginario Verghiano and Museo della Civilta Contadina. Appreciate the collections at Treno Museo di Villarosa and Museo Diocesano. Explore Piazza Armerina's surroundings by going to Museo Diocesano “Speciale” (in Caltanissetta), Vescovado (in Caltagirone) and Buscemi Paese Museo (in Buscemi). And it doesn't end there: examine the collection at Museo Della Civilta Mineraria, view the masterpieces at Sudestasi Contemporanea, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Collegio dei Gesuiti, and appreciate the extensive heritage of Ragusa Ibla.

To find ratings, traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Piazza Armerina online trip itinerary maker.

You can drive from Agrigento to Piazza Armerina in 1.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Thu) so you can drive to Taormina.

With its warm island weather and cliffside location overlooking the Ionion Sea, Taormina has been one of Sicily's most popular getaway destinations since the early 19th century.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Casa Cuseni and MedioExpo. You'll explore and learn at Pavone Francesco and Monastero dei Benedettini. Explore Taormina's surroundings by going to Museo del Palmento (in Santa Venerina), Winery Patria (in Solicchiata) and Fischetti (in Rovittello). There's lots more to do: take an in-depth tour of Piccolo Museo Della Moto, examine the collection at Casa della Musica e della Liuteria Medievale, take in the spiritual surroundings of Chiesa del Varo, and learn about winemaking at VIVERA Etna Winery.

To find maps, more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Taormina online road trip planner.

Traveling by car from Piazza Armerina to Taormina takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Expect a daytime high around 28°C in May, and nighttime lows around 19°C. On the 4th (Mon), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly to Florence.

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

Get a sense of the local culture at San Gimignano 1300 and Museo Galileo - Institute and Museum of the History of Science. Let the collections at Museum of Opera of Saint Maria of Fiore and Museo di San Marco capture your imagination. Go for a jaunt from Florence to San Gimignano to see San Gimignano Bell Tower about 1h 10 min away. Next up on the itinerary: admire the landmark architecture of Basilica San Miniato al Monte, take in the spiritual surroundings of The Baptistery of St. John, get a sense of history and politics at Museo Nazionale del Bargello, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilica of Santa Maria Novella.

To find where to stay, other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Florence trip maker.

You can fly from Taormina to Florence in 3.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of train and ferry; or do a combination of car and ferry. June in Florence sees daily highs of 33°C and lows of 21°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly back home.