21 days in Southern Italy & Northwest Italy Itinerary

Naples is the capital of the Italian region Campania and the third-largest municipality in Italy after Rome and Milan. Pompeii Archaeological Park and Villa Rufolo will appeal to history buffs. Do some cultural sightseeing at Duomo di Ravello and Le Vigne di Raito. Change things up with these side-trips from Naples: Otium Spa Costa d'Amalfi (in Minori), Ravello (Ceramiche d'Arte Carmela, Ceramiche D'Arte Pascal, &more) and Duomo di Sant'Andrea (in Amalfi). There's lots more to do: view the masterpieces at Sol’Art Ceramiche, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Cloister of Santa Chiara, explore the world behind art at Museo Cappella Sansevero, and contemplate the long history of Acquaquiglia del Pozzaro.

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Singapore, Singapore to Naples is an approximately 17.5-hour combination of flight and train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 7 hours traveling from Singapore to Naples. Expect colder temperatures when traveling from Singapore in April; daily highs in Naples reach 23°C and lows reach 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sun) to allow enough time to take a train to Rome.

Aptly nicknamed the Eternal City, Rome is the birthplace of the Roman Empire, one of the world's greatest civilizations ever.

Get some cultural insight at Colosseum and Piazza Navona. Your inner history buff will appreciate Pantheon and Roman Forum. There's still lots to do: steep yourself in history at St. Peter's Basilica, pause for some serene contemplation at Santa Maria in Trastevere, explore the world behind art at Vatican Museums, and explore the different monuments and memorials at Catacombs of Saint Callixtus.

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Traveling by train from Naples to Rome takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly. Expect a daytime high around 24°C in April, and nighttime lows around 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Thu) so you can catch the train to Florence.

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

Your inner history buff will appreciate Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and The Baptistery of St. John. Florence Academy of Fine Arts and Gallerie Degli Uffizi are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Get out of town with these interesting Florence side-trips: Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona (in Castelnuovo dell'Abate), Castello del Trebbio (in Santa Brigida) and Winery Solaria Patrizia Cencioni (in Montalcino). There's much more to do: make a trip to Piazzale Michelangelo, take in the exciting artwork at M.G. Design, enjoy breathtaking views from Campanile di Giotto, and appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza del Duomo.

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You can take a train from Rome to Florence in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or fly. In April in Florence, expect temperatures between 22°C during the day and 11°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Tue) early enough to drive to Cinque Terre.

Made up of five picturesque towns on the Ligurian coast, Cinque Terre is Italy's answer to the French Riviera.

On the 29th (Wed), learn about winemaking at Cinque Terre Walk and Drink, learn about winemaking at Terra di Bargon, then do a tasting at Buranco Agriturismo, and finally take a stroll around Vernazza.

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You can drive from Florence to Cinque Terre in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In April in Cinque Terre, expect temperatures between 22°C during the day and 9°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Wed) early enough to drive to Venice.

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.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Piazza San Marco and Peggy Guggenheim Collection. Your inner history buff will appreciate Doge's Palace and Scrovegni Chapel. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Venice: Padua (Basilica of St. Anthony & Chiesa degli Eremitani). There's still lots to do: contemplate the waterfront views at Canal Grande, pause for some serene contemplation at San Giorgio Maggiore, examine the collection at Museo Ebraico di Venezia, and enjoy breathtaking views from St Mark's Campanile.

To find traveler tips, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Venice road trip site.

Drive from Cinque Terre to Venice in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or fly. Expect a daytime high around 21°C in April, and nighttime lows around 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Mon) early enough to travel back home.