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): take in the architecture and atmosphere at Chiesa di San Procolo, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Basilica di San Zeno Maggiore, step into the grandiose world of Museo di Castelvecchio, admire the landmark architecture of Casa di Giulietta, then take in panoramic vistas at Torre dei Lamberti, and finally don't miss a visit to Piazza delle Erbe.

To see photos, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Verona attractions planning website .

Lisbon, Portugal to Verona is an approximately 7-hour combination of flight and bus. You can also do a combination of flight and train; or drive. The time zone changes from Western European Time (WET) to Central European Time (CET), which is usually a 1 hour difference. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Lisbon in February; daily highs in Verona reach 10°C and lows reach 1°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Thu) so you can catcht the bus 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.

Start off your visit on the 7th (Fri): see the interesting displays at Doge's Palace, then admire the striking features of Basilica di San Marco, and then explore the activities along Canal Grande. On the next day, admire the masterpieces at Peggy Guggenheim Collection, take in the views from Ponte di Rialto, then get to know the fascinating history of Piazza San Marco, then steep yourself in history at Ponte dei Sospiri, and finally take in panoramic vistas at St Mark's Campanile.

For other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, read Venice trip builder website .

Traveling by bus from Verona to Venice takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a shuttle. February in Venice sees daily highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Sat) to allow time to travel back home.