Start: Bristol
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Venice
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Florence
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Rome
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Amalfi
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Capri, Island of Capri
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Ferry to Naples, Fly to Bristol
End: Bristol
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City of Romance
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 27th (Tue): contemplate the waterfront views at Canal Grande, snap pictures at Ponte di Rialto, then take in the views from Ponte dei Sospiri, and finally see the interesting displays at Doge's Palace. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: steep yourself in history at St Mark's Campanile, admire the striking features of Basilica di San Marco, then don't miss a visit to Piazza San Marco, and finally admire the masterpieces at Gallerie dell'Accademia.
To see more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Venice road trip planning tool.
Bristol, UK to Venice is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of car and train; or do a combination of car and ferry. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Bristol to Venice due to the time zone difference. In July, daytime highs in Venice are 36°C, while nighttime lows are 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Florence.
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Birthplace of the Italian Renaissance
Considered a cultural, artistic, and architectural jewel of Italy, Florence is the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance.On the 29th (Thu), contemplate the long history of Basilica of Santa Croce, admire the masterpieces at Florence Academy of Fine Arts, see the interesting displays at Pitti Palace, then don't miss a visit to Piazzale Michelangelo, and finally take in the views from Ponte Vecchio. On your second day here, ponder the world of politics at Palazzo Vecchio, get to know the fascinating history of Piazza del Duomo, take in the spiritual surroundings of Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, take in the spiritual surroundings of Campanile di Giotto, then get to know the fascinating history of Piazza della Signoria, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at The Baptistery of St. John.
For photos, other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Florence online trip itinerary maker.
Drive from Venice to Florence in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In July, plan for daily highs up to 35°C, and evening lows to 21°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Fri) so you can take a train to Rome.
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Eternal City
Aptly nicknamed the Eternal City, Rome is the birthplace of the Roman Empire, one of the world's greatest civilizations ever.Start off your visit on the 31st (Sat): delve into the distant past at Palatine Hill, make a trip to Piazza Navona, steep yourself in history at St. Peter's Basilica, then explore the ancient world of Pantheon, and finally admire the local landmark of Trevi Fountain. On the 1st (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: steep yourself in history at Colosseum, then make a trip to Roman Forum, and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Vatican Museums.
To see maps, other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Rome online trip builder.
Getting from Florence to Rome by train takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or fly. In July, daily temperatures in Rome can reach 37°C, while at night they dip to 24°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sun) so you can go by car to Amalfi.
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Painted Town
Known for its impressive hillside cascade of colorful stone buildings down to the Mediterranean shore, Amalfi is the cultural and commercial heart of southern Italy's Amalfi Coast.On the 2nd (Mon), steep yourself in history at Duomo di Ravello, admire the striking features of Villa Rufolo, admire the natural beauty at Villa Cimbrone Gardens, then get outside with Amalfi Coast, and finally let your taste buds guide you at a local gastronomic tour. Keep things going the next day: look for gifts at Artigianato Rallo, enjoy the sand and surf at Fornillo, then get interesting insight from Tours, then enjoy the sand and surf at Lido Capo di Conca, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Duomo di Sant'Andrea.
To find more things to do, maps, photos, and more tourist information, use the Amalfi trip itinerary planning website.
Traveling by car from Rome to Amalfi takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and taxi; or take a bus. Traveling from Rome in August, expect nights in Amalfi to be a bit warmer, around 28°C, while days are slightly colder, around 34°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Tue) early enough to catch the ferry to Capri.
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The island of Capri encompasses all the magical allure of the Mediterranean--dramatic blue waters, lush mountainous landscape, and picturesque island villages.Kick off your visit on the 4th (Wed): don't miss a visit to Belvedere Cannone, don't miss a visit to Giardini di Augusto, explore the striking landscape at I Faraglioni, then get outside with Via Krupp, and finally get a new perspective on things with Capri Island Tour. Keep things going the next day: don't miss a visit to Piazza Umberto I, surround yourself with nature on Nesea Capri, then head outdoors with Le Ondine Beach Club, then look for gifts at Eco Capri, and finally don't miss a visit to Chiesa di Santo Stefano.
For where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Capri trip planner.
Ride a ferry from Amalfi to Capri in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. In August, plan for daily highs up to 36°C, and evening lows to 26°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Thu) so you can travel back home.
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