10 days in Marseille, Cannes & Italy Itinerary

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Marseille, France
— 1 night
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Cannes, France
— 3 nights
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Genoa, Italy
— 1 night
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Pisa, Italy
— 1 night
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Florence, Italy
— 1 night
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Rome, Italy
— 1 night
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Venice, Italy
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Marseille, France — 1 night

Gateway to Provence

Kick off your visit on the 6th (Fri): find your balance on the water with some of the best stand-up paddleboarding in the area, see Trolib, and then wander the streets of Cours Mirabeau.

For maps, ratings, photos, and tourist information, read Marseille online attractions planner.

Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Marseille is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also take a train; or drive. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Amsterdam in May: high temperatures in Marseille hover around 26°C and lows are around 14°C. You will leave for Cannes on the 7th (Sat).
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Cannes, France — 3 nights

Festival City

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Cannes: Nice (Promenade des Anglais & Old Town), Waterworld lake of gaudrade (in Puget-sur-Argens) and TakSea (in Saint-Raphael). Spend the 9th (Mon) exploring the fascinating underwater world at Marineland. The adventure continues: wander the streets of La Croisette.

To see more things to do, photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Cannes road trip planning website.

Getting from Marseille to Cannes by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. In May, daytime highs in Cannes are 26°C, while nighttime lows are 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Genoa.
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Genoa, Italy — 1 night

Kick off your visit on the 11th (Wed): get outside with Sailing Dream Team, get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Aquarium of Genoa, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cattedrale di San Lorenzo - Duomo di Genova, and finally take a pleasant ride with Societa Ippica del Bardigiano.

For reviews, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, read our Genoa trip maker tool.

Drive from Cannes to Genoa in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In May, daily temperatures in Genoa can reach 24°C, while at night they dip to 17°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Wed) so you can go by car to Pisa.
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Pisa, Italy — 1 night

Kick off your visit on the 12th (Thu): take in panoramic vistas at Leaning Tower of Pisa, then make a trip to Piazza dei Miracoli, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Duomo di Pisa, and finally enjoy the sand and surf at La Tintarelleria.

To find photos, reviews, maps, and other tourist information, read our Pisa trip planner.

You can drive from Genoa to Pisa in 2 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. Plan for a bit cooler nights when traveling from Genoa in May since evenings lows in Pisa dip to 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Thu) so you can go by car to Florence.
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Florence, Italy — 1 night

Birthplace of the Italian Renaissance

Start off your visit on the 13th (Fri): get to know the fascinating history of Piazza del Duomo, steep yourself in history at Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, get to know the fascinating history of Piazza della Signoria, take in the views from Ponte Vecchio, then make a trip to Piazzale Michelangelo, and finally explore the world behind art at Florence Academy of Fine Arts.

For photos, traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our Florence trip itinerary app.

You can drive from Pisa to Florence in 1.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus; or take a train. May in Florence sees daily highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Fri) to allow enough time to take a train to Rome.
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Rome, Italy — 1 night

Eternal City

On the 14th (Sat), admire the local landmark of Trevi Fountain, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Pantheon, make a trip to St. Peter's Basilica, then don't miss a visit to Piazza Navona, and finally explore the ancient world of Colosseum.

For traveler tips, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Rome trip planning app.

Getting from Florence to Rome by train takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: fly; or drive. Traveling from Florence in May, expect a bit warmer with lows of 17°C in Rome. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight to Venice.
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Venice, Italy — 1 night

City of Romance

On the 15th (Sun), explore the activities along Canal Grande, admire the striking features of Basilica di San Marco, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza San Marco, and finally examine the collection at Doge's Palace.

To find maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Venice trip itinerary tool.

Getting from Rome to Venice by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a train; or drive. May in Venice sees daily highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Sun) early enough to fly back home.
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Italy travel guide

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Italy is a land of high fashion, fine art, exquisite architecture, luxury sports cars, outstanding cuisine--and an insatiable taste for "la dolce vita." It's also home to the greatest number of World Heritage Sites in the world, making it an ideal place for your next holiday. The country boasts a varied landscape of mountain ranges, alpine lakes, and coastal towns, so it's no wonder travelers often refer to it as the bel paese (beautiful country). With so many places to visit, visitors often have a difficult time planning their itinerary. The smaller villages each feature a distinct character and a blend of architecture, art, and cuisine. In the country, you'll find countless archeological sites dating back to Roman times and beyond. The country's cities and seaside resorts are cosmopolitan powerhouses with museums, galleries, restaurants, shops, open-air markets, and pedestrian-friendly historic areas.
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