8 days in Genoa, Rimini & Venice Itinerary

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

Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Fri): put a fun spin on your tour with Ilgioco.net - Escape Room Games & more. On the 24th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: get engrossed in the history at Basilica di Santa Maria di Castello, examine the collection at Dialogo nel Buio, then meet the residents at Aquarium of Genoa, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cattedrale di San Lorenzo - Duomo di Genova.

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Frankfurt, Germany to Genoa is an approximately 4.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Frankfurt in August: high temperatures in Genoa hover around 33°C and lows are around 25°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Rimini.

A popular resort town on Italy's east coast, Rimini has been an inhabited settlement since prehistoric times.

Start off your visit on the 25th (Sun): kick back and relax at Bagno 84 Graziano and then kick back and relax at Playa del Sol.

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Drive from Genoa to Rimini in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. August in Rimini sees daily highs of 34°C and lows of 23°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sun) so you can go by car 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.

Change things up with these side-trips from Venice: Padua (Basilica of St. Anthony, Scrovegni Chapel, &more) and Verona (Chiesa delle Sante Teuteria e Tosca, Arena di Verona, &more). The adventure continues: admire the striking features of Basilica di San Marco, take in the views from Ponte di Rialto, contemplate the waterfront views at Canal Grande, and appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza San Marco.

To find more things to do, reviews, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Venice trip planner.

You can drive from Rimini to Venice in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In August, daytime highs in Venice are 34°C, while nighttime lows are 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Fri) so you can fly back home.