15 days in Europe Itinerary

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

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Toronto, Canada to Rome is an approximately 13-hour flight. You'll lose 6 hours traveling from Toronto to Rome due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Toronto in March, expect nights in Rome to be a bit warmer, around 8°C, while days are warmer, around 19°C. You'll set off for Naples on the 14th (Tue).

Naples is the capital of the Italian region Campania and the third-largest municipality in Italy after Rome and Milan. Santa Lucia has been added to your itinerary. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Naples: Vesuvio National Park (in Ottaviano) and Villa dei Misteri (in Pompeii). There's still lots to do: see the top attractions with Oltre I Resti, explore the ancient world of Parco Acheologico di Ercolano, examine the collection at Ospedale delle Bambole, and explore the different monuments and memorials at Catacombe di San Gennaro.

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You can take a train from Rome to Naples in 2 hours. Other options are to drive; or fly. In March, plan for daily highs up to 19°C, and evening lows to 9°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sun) so you can catch the flight to Civitavecchia.

Civitavecchia is a town and comune of the Metropolitan City of Rome in the central Italian region of Lazio. Kick off your visit on the 19th (Sun): pause for some serene contemplation at Cattedrale Di San Francesco, then steep yourself in history at Passaggio dell’Archetto, then pause for some serene contemplation at Chiesa della Stella, and finally stop by Moda in Cuoio Leather Shop. Keep things going the next day: get to know the fascinating history of Viterbo Historic Centre, ponder the design of Fontana dei Mori, stroll through Villa Lante, then admire the landmark architecture of Palazzo di Valentino della Pagnotta, and finally steep yourself in history at Palazzo dei Papi.

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Traveling by flight from Naples to Civitavecchia takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Expect a bit cooler evenings in Civitavecchia when traveling from Naples in March, with lows around 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Mon) to allow time to fly to Palermo.

The capital of Sicily, Palermo was founded by the Phoenicians under the name of Ziz.

On the 21st (Tue), indulge in some culinary diversions at a local gastronomic tour and then pause for some serene contemplation at Cattedrale di Palermo.

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You can fly from Civitavecchia to Palermo in 3 hours. Other options are to ride a ferry; or take a train. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Tue) to allow time to fly to Valletta.

Malta's capital city, Valletta preserves most of its medieval architecture, built in the 16th and 17th centuries by the Knights Hospitaller, once a powerful military order.

On the 22nd (Wed), explore the ancient world of Mnajdra, explore the striking landscape at Blue Grotto (Il-Hnejja), then take in the spiritual surroundings of St. John's Co-Cathedral, then take in nature's colorful creations at Upper Barrakka Gardens, and finally stop by Cekcik - Ethnic & Vintage Bazaar.

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Fly from Palermo to Valletta in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or take a bus. In March, plan for daily highs up to 20°C, and evening lows to 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Wed) early enough to fly to Barcelona.

Barcelona, the country’s second-largest city, is a cosmopolitan urban center known for its throbbing youthful energy and stellar architecture.

On the 24th (Fri), don't miss a visit to Casa Batllo, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilica de la Sagrada Familia, then stroll around Parc Guell, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Old Monastery of Sant Pau del Camp.

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You can fly from Valletta to Barcelona in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry, taxi, bus, and train; or take a bus. March in Barcelona sees daily highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Fri) so you can fly to Marseille.

The 2013 European "Capital of Culture," Marseille is the largest port city on the breezy Mediterranean coast and the second largest city in France.

Start off your visit on the 25th (Sat): take in the spiritual surroundings of Cathédrale La Major, take an in-depth tour of Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde, and finally take a leisurely stroll along Le Vieux Port.

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Traveling by flight from Barcelona to Marseille takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 19°C in March, and nighttime lows around 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Genoa.

Once the most important harbor in the Mediterranean Sea, Genoa has a long history as a rich and powerful trade center in northern Italy.

Kick off your visit on the 26th (Sun): wander the streets of Boccadasse, then admire nature's wide array of creatures at Aquarium of Genoa, and then take a leisurely stroll along Old Port.

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Drive from Marseille to Genoa in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. March in Genoa sees daily highs of 17°C and lows of 9°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sun) so you can catch the flight to Civitavecchia.

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Getting from Genoa to Civitavecchia by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. Traveling from Genoa in March, Civitavecchia is slightly colder at night with lows of 5°C. On the 27th (Mon), you'll travel to Rome.

Kick off your visit on the 27th (Mon): contemplate the long history of Palatine Hill, delve into the distant past at Colosseum, and then pause for some photo ops at Arch of Constantine.

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You can drive from Civitavecchia to Rome in 1.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Mon) to allow time to fly back home.