4 days in Verona & Venice Itinerary

The famous setting for Shakespeare's star-crossed lovers, Romeo and Juliet, Verona is one of northern Italy's main tourist destinations, largely owing to its incredibly rich artistic heritage.

Start off your visit on the 6th (Thu): pause for some serene contemplation at Chiesa di San Procolo, take in the spiritual surroundings of Basilica di San Zeno Maggiore, steep yourself in history at Museo di Castelvecchio, see the interesting displays at Casa di Giulietta, thentake in panoramic vistas at Torre dei Lamberti, and finally wander the streets of Piazza delle Erbe.

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Lisbon, Portugal to Verona is an approximately 7.5-hour combination of flight and bus. You can also do a combination of flight and train; or drive. Traveling from Lisbon to Verona, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Lisbon in February, things will get a bit cooler in Verona: highs are around 10°C and lows about 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Thu) to allow time to 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.

On the 7th (Fri), see the interesting displays at Doge's Palace, admire the striking features of Basilica di San Marco, and then explore the activities along Canal Grande. Here are some ideas for day two: admire the masterpieces at Peggy Guggenheim Collection, snap pictures at Ponte di Rialto, make a trip to Piazza San Marco, thentake in the views from Ponte dei Sospiri, and finally enjoy breathtaking views from St Mark's Campanile.

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You can drive from Verona to Venice in 1.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a shuttle. In February in Venice, expect temperatures between 11°C during the day and 3°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sat) so you can travel back home.