18 days in Italy & Denmark Itinerary

Founded in the 10th century as a Viking fishing village, Copenhagen has morphed into the cultural, political, and economic powerhouse of the country.

Get a sense of the local culture at Nyhavn and National Gallery of Denmark. Museum-lovers will appreciate National Museum of Denmark and Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek. The adventure continues: explore the historical opulence of Rosenborg Castle, contemplate the long history of Kastellet, take a stroll through Stroeget, and pause for some photo ops at The Little Mermaid.

To find where to stay, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Copenhagen itinerary planner.

London, UK to Copenhagen is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of car and train; or take a train. The time zone difference when traveling from London to Copenhagen is 1 hour. In September, daily temperatures in Copenhagen can reach 21°C, while at night they dip to 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Fri) so you can drive to Store Heddinge.

Store Heddinge is a Danish town in Region Sjælland. On the 7th (Sat), examine the collection at Rodvig Skibsmotormuseum, tour the pleasant surroundings at Stevns Klint Trampesti, and then examine the collection at Stevns Klint.

To find maps, other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Store Heddinge travel planner.

You can drive from Copenhagen to Store Heddinge in 1.5 hours. In September in Store Heddinge, expect temperatures between 20°C during the day and 11°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sat) so you can travel to Aeroskobing.

Get some historical perspective at Skjoldnaes Fyr and Soebygaard. Let the collections at Galleri Rita Lund Malerier and Marstal Sofartsmuseum capture your imagination.

To see photos, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Aeroskobing online trip itinerary maker.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Store Heddinge to Aeroskobing. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Tue) so you can travel to Aarhus.

Located on the sea, Aarhus blends a world city with a small-town feel. Home to a young population, the city has a reputation for producing internationally known pop and rock musicians.

Visiting Moesgaard Strand and Strandbaren will get you outdoors. There's lots more to do: view the masterpieces at Grisk, trek along Brabrandstien, enjoy the sand and surf at Ballehage Strand, and identify plant and animal life at Aarslev Engso.

For other places to visit and tourist information, read Aarhus online attractions planner.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Aeroskobing to Aarhus. September in Aarhus sees daily highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Fri) early enough to travel to Alassio.

Alassio is a town and comune in the province of Savona situated in the western coast of Liguria, Northern Italy, approximately 80km from the French border.Alassio is known for its natural and scenic views. Start off your visit on the 14th (Sat): explore the ancient world of Old Bussana (Bussana Vecchia), contemplate the long history of Fortezza del Priamar, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Baia dei Saraceni. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 15th (Sun): contemplate the long history of Centro Storico di Albenga, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cattedrale di San Michele Arcangelo, see the interesting displays at Museo dell'Olivo, appreciate the extensive heritage of Centro Storico di Cervo, then don't miss a visit to Muretto di Alassio, and finally get to know the fascinating history of Budello di Alassio.

To find reviews, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Alassio trip itinerary maker app.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Aarhus to Alassio. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Aarhus in September; daily highs in Alassio reach 29°C and lows reach 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Cinque Terre.

Made up of five picturesque towns on the Ligurian coast, Cinque Terre is Italy's answer to the French Riviera.

On the 16th (Mon), contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Church of San Giovanni Battista, pause for some serene contemplation at Santa Margherita di Antiochia Church, trek along Footpath Monterosso - Vernazza, then step into the grandiose world of Castello Doria, and finally get into the urban bustle at Vernazza. On the 17th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: hike along Cinque Terre Trails, appreciate the extensive heritage of Borgo Storico di Corniglia, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Spiaggia di Fegina.

For ratings, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Cinque Terre tour itinerary site.

You can drive from Alassio to Cinque Terre in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. Traveling from Alassio in September, expect slightly colder with lows of 17°C in Cinque Terre. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Tue) so you can catch the train to Genoa.

Once the most important harbor in the Mediterranean Sea, Genoa has a long history as a rich and powerful trade center in northern Italy.

Start off your visit on the 18th (Wed): take in the spiritual surroundings of Cattedrale di San Lorenzo - Duomo di Genova, then don't miss a visit to Via Giuseppe Garibaldi, and then stop by Serravalle Designer Outlet. Keep things going the next day: kick back and relax at Baia del Silenzio, then get to know the fascinating history of Passeggiata Anita Garibaldi a Nervi, and then examine the collection at Galata Museo del Mare.

To find other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Genoa day trip planning app.

Getting from Cinque Terre to Genoa by train takes about 2 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Cinque Terre in September, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in Genoa, with lows of 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 20th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel back home.