15 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 8th (Sun): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Scuola Grande di San Rocco, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Scrovegni Chapel, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilica of St. Anthony, then take in the views from Ponte dei Sospiri, and finally visit Dorsoduro. Keep things going the next day: take in the spiritual surroundings of Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari, then wander the streets of Cannaregio, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Centro Storico di Venezia, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at San Giorgio Maggiore.

To find photos, maps, and more tourist information, use the Venice journey maker website.

Fredericton, Canada to Venice is an approximately 16-hour flight. Traveling from Fredericton to Venice, you'll lose 5 hours due to the time zone difference. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Fredericton in September, with highs in Venice at 29°C and lows at 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Mon) so you can drive to Assisi.

Rich in culture and religious tradition, Assisi is known as the birthplace of St.

On the 10th (Tue), take in the spiritual surroundings of Eremo delle Carceri, take in the spiritual surroundings of Basilica di Santa Chiara, then see the interesting displays at Museo della Porziuncola, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Basilica di Santa Maria degli Angeli - Porziuncola, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at San Damiano.

To find ratings, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Assisi online trip builder.

You can drive from Venice to Assisi in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of flight and train. In September, daytime highs in Assisi are 30°C, while nighttime lows are 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Tue) so you can drive to Orvieto.

The striking town of Orvieto, perched on a volcanic cliff overlooking the Umbrian countryside, is known as the Green Heart of Italy.

Start off your visit on the 11th (Wed): take in the spiritual surroundings of Chiesa San Giovenale, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Abbey of Saints Severus and Martyrius, contemplate the long history of Pozzo di San Patrizio, appreciate the extensive heritage of Centro Storico Orvieto, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cappella del Corporale, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Duomo di Orvieto.

To see maps, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Orvieto trip builder.

You can drive from Assisi to Orvieto in 1.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. In September in Orvieto, expect temperatures between 30°C during the day and 17°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Wed) so you can drive to Rome.

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

On the 12th (Thu), appreciate the extensive heritage of Centro Storico Associazione Centro Storico, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Arcibasilica di San Giovanni in Laterano, and then pause for some serene contemplation at Basilica di San Pietro in Vincoli.

To see other places to visit, more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, read Rome itinerary planner.

Getting from Orvieto to Rome by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. In September, daily temperatures in Rome can reach 32°C, while at night they dip to 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Thu) so you can take a train to Naples.

Naples is the capital of the Italian region Campania and the third-largest municipality in Italy after Rome and Milan. Kick off your visit on the 13th (Fri): get to know the fascinating history of Underground Naples, then don't miss a visit to Galleria Borbonica, then go for a walk through Lungomare Caracciolo, and finally steep yourself in history at Parco Acheologico di Ercolano.

To find more things to do, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Naples trip app.

You can take a train from Rome to Naples in 2 hours. Other options are to drive; or fly. In September in Naples, expect temperatures between 31°C during the day and 20°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Fri) to allow time to travel to Cefalu.

Cefalù is a city and comune in the Province of Palermo, located on the northern coast of Sicily, Italy on the Tyrrhenian Sea about 70km east of the provincial capital and 185km west of Messina. Start off your visit on the 14th (Sat): take in the architecture and atmosphere at Chiesa Maria SS. Assunta - Matrice Vecchia, explore the historical opulence of Castello dei Ventimiglia, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Rocca di Cefalu, then steep yourself in history at Duomo di Cefalu, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Oratorio del Santissimo Sacramento, and finally take a stroll through Cefalu Coast.

To find other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Cefalu trip itinerary maker.

Traveling by combination of flight and train from Naples to Cefalu takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sat) so you can go by car to Scicli.

Scicli is a town and municipality in the Province of Ragusa in the south east of Sicily, Italy. On the 15th (Sun), pause for some serene contemplation at Church of San Pietro, pause for some serene contemplation at Cathedral of St. George, delve into the distant past at La Fornace Penna, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Via del Mare, then pause for some serene contemplation at Suore Adoratrici Del Ss. Sacramento, and finally contemplate the long history of Scicli.

For more things to do, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Scicli road trip planning site.

Traveling by car from Cefalu to Scicli takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train; or do a combination of bus and train. In September, daily temperatures in Scicli can reach 32°C, while at night they dip to 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel to Alghero.

Built surrounding a 16th-century fortified port, Alghero remains one of Sardinia's most visited sites, rich in cultural and historical heritage.

Kick off your visit on the 16th (Mon): pause for some serene contemplation at Parrocchia del Sacro Cuore e San Marco, then pause for some serene contemplation at Cattedrale di Santa Maria, then take a memorable tour with Tours, and finally explore the striking landscape at Capo Caccia.

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You can fly from Scicli to Alghero in 6.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of train, bus, and ferry. In September, plan for daily highs up to 32°C, and evening lows to 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Mon) so you can drive to Cagliari.

The capital of Sardinia, Cagliari is spread out over seven hills and still bears the marks of its past conquerors, including the Phoenicians, Carthaginians, and Romans.

Get some cultural insight at Area Archeologica di Nora and Su Nuraxi. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Pranu Mutteddu and Cattedrale di Santa Maria di Monserrato. Change things up with these side-trips from Cagliari: Nuraghe "Su Nuraxi" (in Samatzai), Nuraghe Arrubiu (in Orroli) and Nuraghe Su Mulinu (in Villanovafranca). There's still lots to do: enjoy the sand and surf at Porto Giunco, pause for some serene contemplation at Chiesa di Nostra Signora delle Grazie, delve into the distant past at L'insediamento di Pani Loriga, and explore the historical opulence of Castello di Acquafredda.

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Traveling by car from Alghero to Cagliari takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In September in Cagliari, expect temperatures between 33°C during the day and 20°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Fri) early enough to travel back home.