21 days in Milan, Venice & Rome Itinerary

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.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Milan: Monumento Naturale Regionale del Sasso di Preguda (in Valmadrera), Cucinantica (in Como) and Museo Egizio (in Turin). And it doesn't end there: pause for some serene contemplation at Duomo di Milano, admire the masterpieces at Pinacoteca di Brera, explore the historical opulence of Castello Sforzesco, and stroll the grounds of Monumental Cemetery.

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Cairo, Egypt to Milan is an approximately 7-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of car and ferry. Traveling from Cairo to Milan, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In December, Milan is colder than Cairo - with highs of 9°C and lows of 1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Fri) so you can 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.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Venice: Verona (Biblioteca della Santa Marta, Domus Mercatorum, &more) and Padua (Palazzo del Capitanio, Scrovegni Chapel, &more). The adventure continues: explore the activities along Canal Grande, steep yourself in history at Doge's Palace, get to know the fascinating history of Piazza San Marco, and snap pictures at Ponte di Rialto.

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Traveling by car from Milan to Venice takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In December in Venice, expect temperatures between 11°C during the day and 1°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Sun) to allow time to fly to Rome.

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

Rome is known for historic sites, nightlife, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: pause for some serene contemplation at St. Peter's Basilica, appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza Navona, stop by Trastevere, and ponder the design of Trevi Fountain.

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You can fly from Venice to Rome in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Traveling from Venice in January, expect Rome to be somewhat warmer, temps between 15°C and 4°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly back home.