13 days in Venice, Verona & Milan 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.

Change things up with these side-trips from Venice: Padua (Scrovegni Chapel & Basilica di Sant’Antonio). There's lots more to do: explore the activities along Canal Grande, appreciate the extensive heritage of St. Mark's Square, capture your vacation like a pro with an inspiring photography tour, and admire the striking features of Basilica di San Marco.

For ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Venice travel website .

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Venice is an approximately 11-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and train; or drive. The time zone changes from Arabia Standard Time to Central European Time, which is usually a -2 hour difference. Traveling from Jeddah in June, expect Venice to be slightly colder, temps between 32°C and 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Fri) so you can take a bus to Verona.

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.

On the 15th (Sat), experience the emotional art of opera at Arena di Verona, admire the landmark architecture of Casa di Giulietta, make a trip to Torre dei Lamberti, take a stroll through Piazza delle Erbe, then admire the striking features of Palazzo Domus Nova, and finally step into the grandiose world of Museo di Castelvecchio. On the next day, get in on the family fun at Gardaland Park.

To find ratings, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Verona trip planner.

Traveling by bus from Venice to Verona takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a shuttle. In June, plan for daily highs up to 34°C, and evening lows to 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sun) so you can 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.

Venture out of the city with trips to Villa del Balbianello (in Tremezzina), Villa Olmo (in Como) and Leolandia (in Capriate San Gervasio). And it doesn't end there: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Duomo di Milano, admire the landmark architecture of Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, admire the masterpieces at Pinacoteca di Brera, and get advice or help at Pinacoteca Ambrosiana.

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

You can take a train from Verona to Milan in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In June in Milan, expect temperatures between 33°C during the day and 20°C at night. You'll have a few hours on the 21st (Fri) to wrap things up before traveling home.