16 days in Italy, Barcelona & Bordeaux Itinerary
16 days in Italy, Barcelona & Bordeaux Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Europe visit planner
Start: Washington DC, United States
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Barcelona, Spain
— 4 nights
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Bordeaux, France
— 3 nights
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Florence, Italy
— 3 nights
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Montalcino, Italy
— 1 night
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Rome, Italy
— 3 nights
Fly
End: Washington DC, United States
Thu, May 6 - Fri, May 21
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Jewel of the Mediterranean
Barcelona, the country’s second-largest city, is a cosmopolitan urban center known for its throbbing youthful energy and stellar architecture.Basilica of the Sagrada Familia and Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar will appeal to history buffs. Get a sense of the local culture at El Barri Gòtic and Casa Batllo. There's still lots to do: stroll around Parc Guell, admire the masterpieces at Museu Picasso, and don't miss a visit to Casa Mila - La Pedrera.
To see ratings, maps, photos, and more tourist information, use the Barcelona day trip planning website.
Washington DC, USA to Barcelona is an approximately 13-hour flight. You'll lose 6 hours traveling from Washington DC to Barcelona due to the time zone difference. While traveling from Washington DC, expect little chillier days and about the same nights in Barcelona, ranging from highs of 71°F to lows of 57°F. You will leave for Bordeaux on the 10th (Mon).
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The Port of the Moon
With a long history of producing regional wines since the Romans brought grapevines here during the first century, so many people consider Bordeaux to be the wine capital of the world.Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Chateau Cantenac and Place de la Bourse. Museum-lovers will appreciate CAPC Musee d'Art Contemporain and La Cite du Vin. When in Bordeaux, make a side trip to see Eglise Collegiale de Saint-Emilion in Saint-Emilion, approximately Saint-Emilion away. There's much more to do: take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Andre Cathedral, make a trip to The Water Mirror, and indulge your senses at some of the top wineries in the area.
To see photos, where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Bordeaux road trip planning tool.
Getting from Barcelona to Bordeaux by flight takes about 5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. Traveling from Barcelona in May, Bordeaux is little chillier at night with lows of 52°F. You'll set off for Florence on the 13th (Thu).
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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.Your day by day itinerary now includes The Boboli Gardens. On the 14th (Fri), don't miss a visit to Piazza della Signoria, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, get to know the fascinating history of Piazza del Duomo, then snap pictures at Ponte Vecchio, then take in nature's colorful creations at The Boboli Gardens, and finally make a trip to Piazzale Michelangelo. Keep things going the next day: get interesting insight from Ballooning in Tuscany, then admire the masterpieces at Florence Academy of Fine Arts, then contemplate the long history of Basilica of Santa Croce, and finally admire the masterpieces at Pitti Palace.
To find photos, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Florence online trip itinerary planner.
Fly from Bordeaux to Florence in 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In May, daytime highs in Florence are 71°F, while nighttime lows are 52°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sun) so you can drive to Montalcino.
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City of Honey
In the heart of wine country, the hill town of Montalcino offers a glimpse of untouched medieval-era Tuscany.Start off your visit on the 16th (Sun): get a taste of the local shopping with Artemisia Gallery, don't miss a visit to Piazza Pio II, examine the collection at Palazzo Piccolomini, take in the spiritual surroundings of Cathedral, then take a stroll around San Quirico d'Orcia, and finally do a tasting at Winery Solaria Patrizia Cencioni.
To find more things to do, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Montalcino trip maker.
Getting from Florence to Montalcino by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: drive. May in Montalcino sees daily highs of 74°F and lows of 53°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Mon) early enough to go by car 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.Get outdoors at Colle del Gianicolo and Catacombs of Saint Callixtus. You'll explore and learn at Galleria Borghese and Museo Nazionale di Castel Sant'Angelo. There's much more to do: delve into the distant past at Colosseum, get to know the fascinating history of Piazza Navona, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Chiesa di Sant'Ignazio di Loyola, and visit Trastevere.
For where to stay, photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Rome day trip site.
Traveling by car from Montalcino to Rome takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. In May in Rome, expect temperatures between 75°F during the day and 58°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Thu) so you can travel back home.
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