9 days in Italy & Vienna Itinerary

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Vienna, Austria
— 2 nights
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Florence, Italy
— 2 nights
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Venice, Italy
— 1 night
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Bardolino, Italy
— 1 night
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Milan, Italy
— 1 night
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Vienna, Austria — 2 nights

City of Dreams

Vienna is known for historic sites, museums, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the historical opulence of Schonbrunn Palace, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Schönbrunn Zoo, admire the masterpieces at Belvedere Palace, and don't miss a visit to St. Stephen's Cathedral.

To find more things to do, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Vienna trip planner.

San Francisco, USA to Vienna is an approximately 16.5-hour flight. Traveling from San Francisco to Vienna, you'll lose 9 hours due to the time zone difference. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from San Francisco in April; daily highs in Vienna reach 61°F and lows reach 42°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sun) so you can fly to Florence.
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Museums · Historic Sites · Parks · Zoos & Aquariums
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Florence, Italy — 2 nights

Birthplace of the Italian Renaissance

On the 1st (Mon), take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilica of Santa Croce, get to know the fascinating history of Piazza della Signoria, appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza del Duomo, contemplate the long history of Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, then take in panoramic vistas at Campanile di Giotto, and finally steep yourself in history at The Baptistery of St. John. On your second day here, get a sense of history and politics at Palazzo Vecchio, see the interesting displays at Pitti Palace, then don't miss a visit to Piazzale Michelangelo, then take in the views from Ponte Vecchio, and finally admire the masterpieces at Florence Academy of Fine Arts.

To find photos, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Florence driving holiday planner.

Traveling by flight from Vienna to Florence takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In April, Florence is a bit warmer than Vienna - with highs of 67°F and lows of 50°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Tue) so you can go by car to Venice.
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Venice, Italy — 1 night

City of Romance

Start off your visit on the 3rd (Wed): examine the collection at Doge's Palace, get to know the fascinating history of Piazza San Marco, then admire the striking features of Basilica di San Marco, and finally contemplate the waterfront views at Canal Grande.

For more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Venice trip planner.

Drive from Florence to Venice in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. May in Venice sees daily highs of 72°F and lows of 55°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Wed) early enough to drive to Bardolino.
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Historic Sites · Museums · Parks · Nature
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Bardolino, Italy — 1 night

Kick off your visit on the 4th (Thu): go for a walk through Lungolago di Bardolino, then find something for the whole family at Gardaland Park, then go for a walk through Lungolago Mazzini, and finally learn about winemaking at Villa Calicantus.

To see other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Bardolino trip planning app.

Getting from Venice to Bardolino by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: do a combination of train and bus; or take a bus. In May, plan for daily highs up to 73°F, and evening lows to 54°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Thu) so you can drive to Milan.
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Milan, Italy — 1 night

Fashion Capital of World

On the 5th (Fri), get a taste of the local shopping with Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, pause for some serene contemplation at Duomo di Milano, and then appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza del Duomo.

For maps, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Milan trip planner.

Traveling by car from Bardolino to Milan takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. In May, plan for daily highs up to 73°F, and evening lows to 55°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Fri) to allow time to fly back home.
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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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