6 days in Italy Itinerary

Virtually unchanged for the last six centuries, Venice is actually a group of islands made famous by a series of canals, bridges, monuments, piazzas, and narrow pedestrian lanes.

Kick off your visit on the 31st (Tue): stop by Artigianato d'Arte di Vianello Mauro, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Santa Maria dei Miracoli, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo (San Zanipolo), and finally stroll through Blue Moon. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: admire the landmark architecture of Scala Contarini del Bovolo, then look for gifts at I Tre Mercanti, and then admire the landmark architecture of Ragione Palace.

For other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, read our Venice day trip planner .

Florence to Venice is an approximately 2.5-hour train ride. You can also drive; or take a bus. In May, daily temperatures in Venice can reach 26°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Wed) so you can drive to Maranello.

Maranello is a town and comune in the region of Emilia-Romagna in Northern Italy, 18 km from Modena, with a population of 17,165 as of 2013. Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Thu): do a tasting at Azienda Agricola Moscattini, then indulge your taste buds at Acetaia Cavedoni, and then soothe aching muscles at Massaggio Californiano.

To find more things to do, photos, reviews, and tourist information, read Maranello road trip tool .

Drive from Venice to Maranello in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. June in Maranello sees daily highs of 34°C and lows of 19°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Thu) so you can go by car to Florence.

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

Start off your visit on the 3rd (Fri): admire the masterpieces at Pitti Palace, take in nature's colorful creations at The Boboli Gardens, take some stellar pictures from Basilica San Miniato al Monte, then stop by MIO Store - Firenze, and finally hunt for treasures at Mercato Centrale. On the 4th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: appreciate the extensive heritage of Centro Storico, learn about winemaking at Castello di Verrazzano, and then look for gifts at Scrivimi.

To find photos, reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Florence vacation planning website .

Traveling by car from Maranello to Florence takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 33°C in June, and nighttime lows around 21°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Sat) early enough to take a train to Milan.

In many ways the most modern of Italian cities, Milan is a busy, elegant metropolis with an impressive list of grand palaces, fine churches, and important museums.

Kick off your visit on the 5th (Sun): look for gifts at Peck, then pause for some serene contemplation at Chiesa di Santa Maria presso San Satiro, then look for gifts at La Rinascente, and finally wander the streets of Brera District.

To see reviews, ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Milan online driving holiday planner .

Take a train from Florence to Milan in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly. In June, daily temperatures in Milan can reach 33°C, while at night they dip to 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Sun) to allow time to take a train back home.