10 days in Italy & Amsterdam Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Europe route planner
Start: New York City, United States
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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
— 2 nights
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Palermo, Italy
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Catania, Italy
— 1 night
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Rome, Italy
— 4 nights
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End: New York City, United States
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Amsterdam, The Netherlands — 2 nights
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Venice of the North
Known as one of the greatest small cities in the world, Amsterdam charms visitors with its cool and cozy atmosphere.Kick off your visit on the 9th (Sun): admire the masterpieces at Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam, then walk around Vondelpark, then explore the world behind art at Rijksmuseum, and finally sample the tasty concoctions at Heineken Experience. On your second day here, examine the collection at De Nieuwe Kerk, then examine the collection at Anne Frank House, and then admire the masterpieces at Van Gogh Museum.
To see traveler tips, photos, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Amsterdam itinerary planner.
New York City, USA to Amsterdam is an approximately 11.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time to Central European Standard Time is 6 hours. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from New York City in October, with highs in Amsterdam at 59°F and lows at 47°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly to Palermo.
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Palermo, Italy — 2 nights
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The capital of Sicily, Palermo was founded by the Phoenicians under the name of Ziz.Kick off your visit on the 11th (Tue): take in the architecture and atmosphere at Nobile e Monumentale Chiesa dell'Immacolata Concezione al Capo, then admire the landmark architecture of Palazzo Conte Federico, then see the interesting displays at Museo Archeologico Regionale "Antonino Salinas", and finally indulge your taste buds at Food & Drink. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 12th (Wed): pause for some serene contemplation at Cattedrale di Palermo, admire the landmark architecture of Norman Palace, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Chiesa Inferiore, then explore the world behind art at Museum of tiles Stanze al Genio, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of San Cataldo.
To see other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Palermo trip itinerary planner.
You can fly from Amsterdam to Palermo in 6 hours. Other options are to take a train; or do a combination of car and ferry. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Wed) so you can go by car to Catania.
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Catania, Italy — 1 night
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Black Pearl of Ionian Sea
The landscape surrounding Catania, a medieval city on Sicily's eastern coast, is dominated by Mount Etna, the tallest active volcano in Europe.On the 13th (Thu), test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, contemplate the long history of Parco Archeologico Greco Romano di Catania, then stop by Magna Sicily, and finally contemplate the long history of Piazza del Duomo.
To find other places to visit, traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, read our Catania trip builder app.
Traveling by car from Palermo to Catania takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In October, plan for daily highs up to 76°F, and evening lows to 58°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Thu) to allow time to fly to Rome.
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Rome, Italy — 4 nights
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Eternal City
Aptly nicknamed the Eternal City, Rome is the birthplace of the Roman Empire, one of the world's greatest civilizations ever.Rome is known for historic sites, sightseeing, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: pause for some serene contemplation at Pantheon, get to know the fascinating history of Piazza Navona, steep yourself in history at Roman Forum, and delve into the distant past at Palatine Hill.
To see traveler tips, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Rome trip builder website.
Fly from Catania to Rome in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and ferry; or do a combination of car and ferry. October in Rome sees daily highs of 73°F and lows of 55°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly back home.
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Italy travel guide
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.
