10 Day Northern Italy Route Guide Bologna, Cinque Terre & Florence
(Optional Paris Add On)
This 20-page digital guide is part of the Tailor Made Travels Route Guide Series, designed for independent North American travellers who want structure, flow, and confidence without a rigid schedule.
 
Rail connected. Walkable bases. No car required.
 
Who This Route Is For
This guide is built for independent travellers who:
• Prefer booking their own accommodations
• Want cities connected by train, not car
• Value pacing over rushing
• Care about food, culture, and atmosphere
• Want structure without surrendering flexibility
 
If you want a smart, efficient Northern Italy route without spending weeks researching logistics, this guide is for you.
 
Your Planning Overwhelm Resolved
Planning a trip to Northern Italy can quickly become overwhelming.
Florence, Cinque Terre, Bologna, Venice, Milan. Too many options. Too many opinions. Too much backtracking.
 
This guide removes the noise and gives you:
 
• A logical city sequence
• Realistic stay lengths
• Clear neighborhood guidance
• Train travel simplified
• A route that flows without travel fatigue
 
No guesswork. No car rental stress. No itinerary overload.
 
What’s Included
This 20-page digital guide includes:
• Complete 10-day city sequence
Bologna → Cinque Terre → Florence
Optional one-night Paris extension
 
• Suggested number of nights in each destination
 
• Neighborhood-level accommodation guidance so you know where to base yourself
 
• Priority experiences worth building your time around
 
• Suggested daily flow for 2 or 3 night stays
 
• Train connections explained, including estimated travel times between each stop
 
• General rail booking guidance
 
• Where to stay strategy by city
 
• Planning notes for a smooth and realistic trip
 
Estimated Mid Range Budget Guidance
Accommodation:
$150 to $250 USD per night depending on city and season
 
Train segments:
$40 to $120 USD per segment depending on class and booking timing
 
Dining:
$40 to $75 USD per day
 
Experiences:
Major sites and activities typically range from $15 to $35 USD
 
This guide gives you the framework so you can book based on your own comfort level and budget.
 
Why This Is Different
This is not a list of “top 20 things to do.” It is a complete route strategy.
 
Most travel blogs focus on highlights. This guide focuses on flow. It shows:
 
• How the cities connect
• How long to stay
• Where to base yourself
• How to avoid travel fatigue
• How to experience each place at the right pace
 
It is structured but flexible. You follow the framework. You personalize the details.
 
What You Walk Away With
After reading this guide, you will have:
• A fully sequenced 10-day plan
• Confidence booking trains
• Clarity on where to stay
• A balanced itinerary that prioritizes atmosphere over rushing
 
You can move from researching to booking with confidence.