5 days in Verona 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.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Basilica di San Zeno Maggiore and Castel Thun. Get outdoors at Lago di Molveno and Lago di Ledro. Get out of town with these interesting Verona side-trips: Castello del Buonconsiglio Monumenti e Collezioni Provinciali (in Trento), Museo di Arte Moderna e Contemporanea di Trento e Rovereto (in Rovereto) and Lago di Tenno (in Tenno). There's still lots to do: pause for some serene contemplation at Basilica di Santa Anastasia, tour the pleasant surroundings at Parco Naturalistico delle Cascate-Family, and make a trip to Piazza dei Signori.

To find ratings, traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Verona road trip website.

If you are flying in from Iceland, the closest major aiports are Verona Villafranca Airport, Treviso-Sant'Angelo Airport and Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport. June in Verona sees daily highs of 34°C and lows of 20°C at night. You'll have a few hours on the 17th (Sun) to wrap things up before traveling home.