11 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.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Basilica di Santa Anastasia and Ponte Scaligero (Ponte di Castelvecchio). Explore Verona's surroundings by going to Gardaland Park (in Castelnuovo del Garda), Lago di Molveno (in Molveno) and Scaliger Castle in Malcesine (in Malcesine). There's much more to do: get the lay of the land with Walking tours, step into the grandiose world of Piazzale Castel San Pietro, make a trip to Piazza dei Signori, and explore the world behind art at Castello del Buonconsiglio Monumenti e Collezioni Provinciali.

To see photos, traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Verona travel itinerary planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from your home destination to Verona. In November in Verona, expect temperatures between °C during the day and °C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sun) so you can 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 26th (Mon), contemplate the waterfront views at Canal Grande, wander the streets of Cannaregio, thentake in the views from Ponte di Rialto, thensee the interesting displays at Doge's Palace, and finally admire the landmark architecture of Basilica di San Marco. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 27th (Tue): admire the landmark architecture of Scala Contarini del Bovolo, thenmake a trip to Piazza San Marco, thentake in the spiritual surroundings of Scuola Grande di San Rocco, and finally make a trip to Prato della Valle.

To find other places to visit, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, read Venice trip builder tool.

Traveling by car from Verona to Venice takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a shuttle. In November, daily temperatures in Venice can reach °C, while at night they dip to °C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 28th (Wed) to allow time for the car ride back home.