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Northern Italy’s art cities

More time in the middle and at the far end

Submitted by The Westbound Map
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Route and nights

  1. Milan3 nights
  2. Venice4 nights
  3. Florence5 nights

Trip format: Open jaw · One hotel or guesthouse per overnight base

Tradeoff: The middle base gets time of its own. Book the last gateway separately and compare the total transport cost.

Compare: Rail

Trip stats

Trip days
13
Nights
12
Home Bases
3
Scheduled entries
64

Days by place

Florence
5
Venice
4
Milan
3
Siena
1

Hotels and other stays

Hotel L'Orologio Firenze · Florence
5 nights
Hotel Abbazia · Venice
4 nights
Hotel Berna · Milan
3 nights

Schedule by type

Meal
32
Activity
22
Lodging
6
Rail
2
Ground transport
2

Day-by-day agenda

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Day 1 Milan
  1. to · Lodging Check in or drop off your bags Hotel Berna
  2. to · Activity Get oriented near your hotel and locate the next transit stop Milan

    Keep this stop optional if you arrive late.

  3. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Milan
Hotel BernaMilan
Day 2 Milan
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Milan
  2. to · Activity Browse market counters and the Centrale area Mercato Centrale Milano

    Check vendor hours and treat alcohol as optional.

    Official information
  3. to · Meal Have a market lunch Mercato Centrale Milano
  4. to · Activity Walk the Navigli streets and choose an aperitivo stop if you want one Mercato Centrale Milano
  5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Milan
Hotel BernaMilan
Day 3 Milan
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Milan
  2. to · Activity Visit the Pinacoteca di Brera and choose a focused gallery route Pinacoteca di Brera, Milan

    Check actual museum opening and admission.

    Official information
  3. to · Meal Lunch around Brera Pinacoteca di Brera, Milan
  4. to · Activity Walk the surrounding streets or browse an open gallery Pinacoteca di Brera, Milan
  5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Milan
Hotel BernaMilan
Day 4 Venice
  1. to · Lodging Check out and collect your bags Hotel Berna
  2. to · Rail Travel from Milan to Venice Venice

    Check whether the train terminates at Venezia Santa Lucia or requires a transfer at Mestre.

    Official information
  3. to · Meal Late lunch near your arrival station or hotel Venice
  4. to · Lodging Check in or drop off your bags Hotel Abbazia

    Tell the hotel if you expect a late arrival.

  5. to · Activity Take a short orientation walk near your new hotel Venice

    Skip the walk if your actual arrival is later.

  6. to · Meal Dinner near your new hotel Venice
Hotel AbbaziaVenice
Day 5 Venice
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Venice
  2. to · Activity See the Arsenal exterior and explore the surrounding Castello streets Arsenale, Venice

    Treat restricted grounds as exterior stops and check public museum access separately.

    Official information
  3. to · Meal Lunch around Via Garibaldi Arsenale, Venice
  4. to · Activity Visit an open maritime museum or walk the public waterfront toward the gardens Arsenale, Venice
  5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Venice
Hotel AbbaziaVenice
Day 6 Venice
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Venice
  2. to · Activity Take scheduled local transit to Murano and visit a glass museum if open Murano, Venice

    Check both transport directions and the museum calendar.

    Official information
  3. to · Meal Lunch on Murano Murano, Venice
  4. to · Activity Walk the canals and choose a confirmed glassmaking visit only if it fits Murano, Venice
  5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Venice
Hotel AbbaziaVenice
Day 7 Venice
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Venice
  2. to · Activity See St Mark’s Square and the public exteriors around the basilica and palace St Mark’s Square, Venice

    Check reservations separately for interiors and city access requirements for your dates.

    Official information
  3. to · Meal Lunch near San Marco or a quieter nearby campo St Mark’s Square, Venice
  4. to · Activity See the Grand Canal from public crossings or a scheduled vaporetto St Mark’s Square, Venice
  5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Venice
Hotel AbbaziaVenice
Day 8 Florence
  1. to · Lodging Check out and collect your bags Hotel Abbazia
  2. to · Rail Travel from Venice to Florence Florence

    Allow time for bridges or local transit to Santa Lucia before a confirmed train.

    Official information
  3. to · Meal Late lunch near your arrival station or hotel Florence
  4. to · Lodging Check in or drop off your bags Hotel L'Orologio Firenze

    Tell the hotel if you expect a late arrival.

  5. to · Activity Take a short orientation walk near your new hotel Florence

    Skip the walk if your actual arrival is later.

  6. to · Meal Dinner near your new hotel Florence
Hotel L'Orologio FirenzeFlorence
Day 9 Florence
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Florence
  2. to · Activity Explore historic scientific instruments at Museo Galileo Museo Galileo, Florence

    Check the museum calendar and current admission.

    Official information
  3. to · Meal Lunch near the Arno Museo Galileo, Florence
  4. to · Activity Walk to Santa Croce and compare the public squares and lanes Museo Galileo, Florence
  5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Florence
Hotel L'Orologio FirenzeFlorence
Day 10 Siena
  1. to · Ground transport Travel from Florence to Siena, Italy Siena, Italy

    Use an actual service and allow time to reach the first stop.

  2. to · Activity Walk the medieval streets around Piazza del Campo Siena, Italy

    Check the bus or rail schedule and the distance from your arrival point.

    Official information
  3. to · Meal Lunch near the Campo Siena, Italy
  4. to · Activity Walk toward the cathedral district and choose one open interior if time fits Siena, Italy
  5. to · Ground transport Return to Florence Florence

    Check the return before deciding when to leave.

  6. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Florence
Hotel L'Orologio FirenzeFlorence
Day 11 Florence
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Florence
  2. to · Activity Compare the cathedral, baptistery, and bell tower exteriors Piazza del Duomo, Florence

    Verify separate tickets and access before adding a climb or interior.

    Official information
  3. to · Meal Lunch near the Duomo district Piazza del Duomo, Florence
  4. to · Activity Walk the streets between the Duomo and Santissima Annunziata Piazza del Duomo, Florence
  5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Florence
Hotel L'Orologio FirenzeFlorence
Day 12 Florence
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Florence
  2. to · Activity Browse the San Lorenzo market streets and open food stalls Mercato Centrale, Florence

    Check vendor hours and kitchen service.

    Official information
  3. to · Meal Have lunch at a Tuscan trattoria or market counter Mercato Centrale, Florence
  4. to · Activity Walk through the historic center toward the Arno Mercato Centrale, Florence
  5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Florence
Hotel L'Orologio FirenzeFlorence
Day 13 Florence
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Florence
  2. to · Lodging Check out and collect your bags Hotel L'Orologio Firenze
  3. to · Activity Optional short walk near your hotel Florence

    Skip this stop if you need the time for departure.

Trip calendar

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Suggested schedule · All times are local. Check hours and availability for your dates.

  1. Day 1

    Milan

    Europe/Rome Open map for Milan
    1. to · Lodging Check in or drop off your bags Hotel Berna
    2. to · Activity Get oriented near your hotel and locate the next transit stop Milan

      Keep this stop optional if you arrive late.

    3. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Milan
    Hotel BernaMilan
  2. Day 2

    Milan

    Europe/Rome Open map for Milan
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Milan
    2. to · Activity Browse market counters and the Centrale area Mercato Centrale Milano

      Check vendor hours and treat alcohol as optional.

      Official information
    3. to · Meal Have a market lunch Mercato Centrale Milano
    4. to · Activity Walk the Navigli streets and choose an aperitivo stop if you want one Mercato Centrale Milano
    5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Milan
    Hotel BernaMilan
  3. Day 3

    Milan

    Europe/Rome Open map for Milan
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Milan
    2. to · Activity Visit the Pinacoteca di Brera and choose a focused gallery route Pinacoteca di Brera, Milan

      Check actual museum opening and admission.

      Official information
    3. to · Meal Lunch around Brera Pinacoteca di Brera, Milan
    4. to · Activity Walk the surrounding streets or browse an open gallery Pinacoteca di Brera, Milan
    5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Milan
    Hotel BernaMilan
  4. Day 4

    Venice

    Europe/Rome
    1. to · Lodging Check out and collect your bags Hotel Berna
    2. to · Rail Travel from Milan to Venice Venice

      Check whether the train terminates at Venezia Santa Lucia or requires a transfer at Mestre.

      Official information
    3. to · Meal Late lunch near your arrival station or hotel Venice
    4. to · Lodging Check in or drop off your bags Hotel Abbazia

      Tell the hotel if you expect a late arrival.

    5. to · Activity Take a short orientation walk near your new hotel Venice

      Skip the walk if your actual arrival is later.

    6. to · Meal Dinner near your new hotel Venice
    Hotel AbbaziaVenice
  5. Day 5

    Venice

    Europe/Rome Open map for Venice
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Venice
    2. to · Activity See the Arsenal exterior and explore the surrounding Castello streets Arsenale, Venice

      Treat restricted grounds as exterior stops and check public museum access separately.

      Official information
    3. to · Meal Lunch around Via Garibaldi Arsenale, Venice
    4. to · Activity Visit an open maritime museum or walk the public waterfront toward the gardens Arsenale, Venice
    5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Venice
    Hotel AbbaziaVenice
  6. Day 6

    Venice

    Europe/Rome Open map for Venice
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Venice
    2. to · Activity Take scheduled local transit to Murano and visit a glass museum if open Murano, Venice

      Check both transport directions and the museum calendar.

      Official information
    3. to · Meal Lunch on Murano Murano, Venice
    4. to · Activity Walk the canals and choose a confirmed glassmaking visit only if it fits Murano, Venice
    5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Venice
    Hotel AbbaziaVenice
  7. Day 7

    Venice

    Europe/Rome Open map for Venice
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Venice
    2. to · Activity See St Mark’s Square and the public exteriors around the basilica and palace St Mark’s Square, Venice

      Check reservations separately for interiors and city access requirements for your dates.

      Official information
    3. to · Meal Lunch near San Marco or a quieter nearby campo St Mark’s Square, Venice
    4. to · Activity See the Grand Canal from public crossings or a scheduled vaporetto St Mark’s Square, Venice
    5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Venice
    Hotel AbbaziaVenice
  8. Day 8

    Florence

    Europe/Rome
    1. to · Lodging Check out and collect your bags Hotel Abbazia
    2. to · Rail Travel from Venice to Florence Florence

      Allow time for bridges or local transit to Santa Lucia before a confirmed train.

      Official information
    3. to · Meal Late lunch near your arrival station or hotel Florence
    4. to · Lodging Check in or drop off your bags Hotel L'Orologio Firenze

      Tell the hotel if you expect a late arrival.

    5. to · Activity Take a short orientation walk near your new hotel Florence

      Skip the walk if your actual arrival is later.

    6. to · Meal Dinner near your new hotel Florence
    Hotel L'Orologio FirenzeFlorence
  9. Day 9

    Florence

    Europe/Rome Open map for Florence
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Florence
    2. to · Activity Explore historic scientific instruments at Museo Galileo Museo Galileo, Florence

      Check the museum calendar and current admission.

      Official information
    3. to · Meal Lunch near the Arno Museo Galileo, Florence
    4. to · Activity Walk to Santa Croce and compare the public squares and lanes Museo Galileo, Florence
    5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Florence
    Hotel L'Orologio FirenzeFlorence
  10. Day 10

    Siena

    Europe/Rome Open map for Siena
    1. to · Ground transport Travel from Florence to Siena, Italy Siena, Italy

      Use an actual service and allow time to reach the first stop.

    2. to · Activity Walk the medieval streets around Piazza del Campo Siena, Italy

      Check the bus or rail schedule and the distance from your arrival point.

      Official information
    3. to · Meal Lunch near the Campo Siena, Italy
    4. to · Activity Walk toward the cathedral district and choose one open interior if time fits Siena, Italy
    5. to · Ground transport Return to Florence Florence

      Check the return before deciding when to leave.

    6. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Florence
    Hotel L'Orologio FirenzeFlorence
  11. Day 11

    Florence

    Europe/Rome Open map for Florence
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Florence
    2. to · Activity Compare the cathedral, baptistery, and bell tower exteriors Piazza del Duomo, Florence

      Verify separate tickets and access before adding a climb or interior.

      Official information
    3. to · Meal Lunch near the Duomo district Piazza del Duomo, Florence
    4. to · Activity Walk the streets between the Duomo and Santissima Annunziata Piazza del Duomo, Florence
    5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Florence
    Hotel L'Orologio FirenzeFlorence
  12. Day 12

    Florence

    Europe/Rome Open map for Florence
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Florence
    2. to · Activity Browse the San Lorenzo market streets and open food stalls Mercato Centrale, Florence

      Check vendor hours and kitchen service.

      Official information
    3. to · Meal Have lunch at a Tuscan trattoria or market counter Mercato Centrale, Florence
    4. to · Activity Walk through the historic center toward the Arno Mercato Centrale, Florence
    5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Florence
    Hotel L'Orologio FirenzeFlorence
  13. Day 13

    Florence

    Europe/Rome Open map for Florence
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Florence
    2. to · Lodging Check out and collect your bags Hotel L'Orologio Firenze
    3. to · Activity Optional short walk near your hotel Florence

      Skip this stop if you need the time for departure.