5 days in Mexico City & Italian Riviera Itinerary

Breathtakingly large, Mexico City provides a home for almost 9 million people living in nearly 1,700 distinct neighborhoods.

On the 15th (Mon), contemplate the long history of Basilica de Santa Maria de Guadalupe, then explore the ancient world of Zona Arqueológica de Teotihuacan Estacionamiento Puerta 5, and then don't miss a visit to Zocalo.

For other places to visit, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Mexico City trip planner.

If you are flying in from Mexico, the closest major aiports are Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport, Querétaro Intercontinental Airport and General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport. June in Mexico City sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Mon) early enough to travel 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 17th (Wed): get into the urban bustle at Vernazza, then do a tasting at Terra di Bargon, and then get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Aquarium of Genoa. Here are some ideas for day two: trek along Cinque Terre Trails and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Footpath Monterosso - Vernazza.

For more things to do, maps, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Genoa attractions planner.

Traveling by flight from Mexico City to Genoa takes 18.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and train; or do a combination of flight and bus. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time (CST) to Central European Standard Time (CET), which is usually a 7 hour difference. Expect a bit warmer evenings in Genoa when traveling from Mexico City in June, with lows around 22°C. On the 19th (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.