Are you looking for a getaway to Italy that only requires 2 days Annual Leave?
Why not take a 4-day trip this March to some of the most beautiful and iconic cities in the country?
From the stunning lake views of Lake Garda to the winding canals of Venice and the art-filled streets of Florence before finishing off in Pisa.
This itinerary is sure to leave you with lasting memories.
With this itinerary being a little hectic, we suggest travelling with just one small backpack, travelling every day with a suitcase will get quite annoying quite quickly - our favourite bag to travel with is this Osprey Backpack, it's essentially a small suitcase as a backpack & fits so much more in than you'd expect.
Fly From Liverpool to Milan (Bergamo BGY)
Friday 3rd March 2023
09:35 - 12:45
Current Cost Of Flight - £17
Lake Garda
Once you land into Bergamo BGY, get a taxi to the train station (10 Minutes & around 10 euro) from there catch the train to Desenzano Del Garda (90 minutes & 9 euro)
With its picturesque towns and stunning views of the lake and surrounding mountains, it's the perfect place to kick off your Italian adventure.
It's up to you where on Garda you would like to stay, we would suggest either Gardone Riveria or Sirmione as these are both at the southern point of the lake close to the train station - Desenzano Del Garda
Browse places to stay on Lake Garda using the map below
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Venice
After a relaxing day on the lake, it's time to head to the floating city of Venice.
Take the train from Desenzano to Venice on the morning of the 4th - This usually takes around 80 Minutes & costs around £20
Spend the day wandering through the winding canals and taking in the sights and sounds of this unique city. Don't miss a visit to St. Mark's Basilica and a gondola ride through the canals.
Click here to browse & booky your hotel for the night in Venice
Florence
On the third day, take the train from Venice to Florence (Firenze Santa Novella)
Journey time is around 2 hours & usually costs around £20
As always with Italian trains, always check the price of class upgrades on the trains as sometimes they are almost the same price.
Now you are in Florence, visit the birthplace of the Renaissance. Spend the day exploring the city's many art galleries and museums, including the Uffizi Gallery and the Accademia Gallery, home to Michelangelo's David. Don't miss a stroll through the beautiful Boboli Gardens and a visit to the iconic Ponte Vecchio.
We suggest staying here in Florence (Click Link To View)
Sunset at Piazzale Michelangelo Steps
An absolute must (Weather Permitting)
Pisa
Before heading back to England On the last day of your trip, take a train to Pisa.
This train takes around an hour and usually costs around £9
You'll only have a few hours in Pisa so we suggest spending most of it exploring the leaning tower of pisa & the area surrounding it - after that it's time to grab a a taxi & head to Pisa airport.
Your flight home is to Manchester
Monday 6th March
16:45 - 18:15
Current cost of flight - £37
