I may have said this before, but Italy is my 2^nd favorite destination. It’s a dream of mine to visit various Italian cities and villages. I love how they’ve combined the old with the new, the architecture of each place and the picturesque villages. I’ve been there 3 times already (Rome, Milan, Orvieto) and I plan to visit many more places in the future. Until then, this is one of my dream itineraries, of 5 days. You can chose to stay longer at any place, but I think 5 days are enough. Rome may require 3, if you choose to go at a slower pace. I am one of those people who prefer to plan a trip, because I think that way, you know when something is closed and you can also find the best routes, so as to not waste any of that precious time and see as many things as you can.

ROME

Day 1

Day one begins with the arrival to Rome. The first stop is the Colosseum, where public spectacles took place and then follows the Roman Forum. The next stop is Piazza Venezia, where you can also admire the Vittorio Emanuele II Monument (aka Altare della Patria). From there you can go to the Pantheon and Piazza Navona. The next stop is the Trevi Fountain, to see the beautiful fountain, throw some coins and make a wish, as per tradition. The last stop is the Spanish steps.

Day 2

The first stop of day 2 is Piazza del Popolo and from there you can take a walk in Villa Borghese. Next is the Castello San Angelo. The final stop is the Vatican City, with Saint Peter’s Basilica, the Vatican museums and the Gardens of Vatican City. There is also a bonus attraction, if you have time. I found out about it recently and I definitely want to visit. It’s the park Villa Doria Pamphili and it lookes huge, but amazing.

ORVIETO – Day 3

If you arrive there by train, you will find on your left the Rocca Albornoziana and on your right the Well of Saint Patrick. Taking Via Postierla will lead you to the Piazza Duomo with the Duomo di Orvieto and the National Archeological museum of Orvieto. Close-by are the Orvieto Underground and Grotte della Rupe. Taking Via del Duomo, first you’ll see the Torre del Moro and then you’ll reach Piazza del Popolo and the Palazzo del Popolo. The final stop is Piazza della Republica.

ASSISI– Day 4

Day 4 begins with Santa Chiara. After that comes the Duomo San Rufino (aka the Cathedral of Assisi) and then Chiesa Nuova. The next stop is Piazza del Commune, where you’ll also find the Temple of Minerva. If from there you head to your right, you’ll find Rocca Maggiore. If you decide to go left, then the next stop is the Museum of Saint Peter and the Crypt of Saint Vittorino. The final stop is the Basilica of San Francesco. Some people may not want to visit all those churches. I myself may not be the most religious person on earth, but I like to admire the architectural side of churches, so they made my list of things to see. I didn’t find something in my research to pique my interest, other than that and the village itself.

PERUGIA – Day 5

So, this will be a bit confusing, but I’m adding a screenshot of the map to make it clearer. Since it involves many stops, I chose what I thought was the best route (on foot). The stops are the bold. From the train station, you can take Via M. Angeloni, then Via Giussepe Busti, pass through the Parco della Pescaia, take Via Lucca Antonio Pellicciari, then Via della Pescara and Via Claudio Monteverdi, to reach Saint Anna’s Park. Leaving the park, take Via Pico della Mirandola, then Via Gerolamo Savonarola, Via dei Filosofi, Piaggia dei Filosofi, Via del Villagio di S. Livia, Viale Roma,Via Madonna di Braccio and Borgo XX Giugno, to reach the church of San Pietro. Take Borgo XX Giugno and Via Benedetto Bonfigli to reach the Astrophysics Observatory of Perugia. Turn back to Via Benedetto Bonfigli, Corso Cavour and Via del Persico to reach the National Archeological Museum of Umbria. Return to Corso Cavour and take Via Prospero Podiani to reach the Civic Museum of Palazzo della Penna. From Via Prospero Podiani, take Viale Indipendenza and Via Luigi Masi, to reach Rocca Paolina. From Via Luigi Masi, take Via del Parione, which becomes Via S. Giacomo, to reach Mandorla Arch. Pass under it, take Via Annibale Marrioti, Via Cesare Caporali, Via Luigi Bonazzi, turn right at Via Marco Grecchi,  left at Lago della Libertà which becomes Piazza Italia and walk Corso Pietro Vannucci. At some point you’ll also reach the National Gallery of Umbria. Corso Pietro Vannucci becomes Piazza IV Novembre (street), where there’s the homonymous square and the Fontana Maggiore. . Return to Corso Vannucci, turn left on Via Cesare  Fani, then left on Piazza Giacomo Matteotti, left on Via Cartolari and left at Via della Viola, where you can admire the street art. Turn left on Via Sdrucciola, then left on Via Bontempi and right on Via Raffaello to reach Chapel San Severo. Turn backwards and right on Via Bontempi, which becomes Via Piccinino, then Via Danti, left on Via Ulisse Rocchi and straight ahead till you reach the Etruscan Arch. Continue till you reach the Arch of Augustus. Turn on Piazza Braccio Fortebraccio, left on Via degli Scortici, right on Via Giuseppe Garibaldi, then right on Via del Tempio till you reach Saint Angel’s temple. Return to Via Giuseppe Garibaldi, turn right on Via Ariodante Fabretti, left on Via de Maneggio and left on Via Appia till you reach the Medieval Water Main of Perugia (Acquedotto Medievale). Head back on Via Appia, left on Via del Cardellino, then left again on Via Eremita, left on Via Alessandro Pascoli and right on Via S. Francesco to reach the final destination, the Oratory of San Pernardino.

That’s all folks! I hope it inspired you and didn’t bore you to death.

Till next time!

XOXO Myrto