My 2 month itinerary in Italy

My 2 month itinerary in Italy

This is my 2 month itinerary to help you plan your next trip to Italy. It begins with landing in Milan and working your way through more than 30 popular destinations and finishing off in Puglia in the south of Italy.
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Milan
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Milan offers all the advantages of a large city, but it's relatively small, thus making it perfect to visit, as tourists can get to most of the city’s attractions and museums on foot. Some of the city’s most beautiful attractions include the Duomo di Milano, an impressive Opera House, a striking castle, ancient churches, and a great variety of museums and art galleries.
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Lake Como
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This place is absolutely magical and should not be missed
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Como
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Sitting in a lush if crowded basin at the southern tip of its namesake lake, Como is a self-confident and historic town, established by Julius Caesar as an Alpine garrison and Roman holiday resort in the 1st century BC.
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Bellagio
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Bellagio is a small jewel located on the promontory that separates the two southern branches of Lake Como, those culminating in the cities of Como and Lecco. It is one of the most glamorous and romantic destinations in Lombardy and Italy. In fact, the well-known “Pearl of Lake Como” is home to a colorful historic center, beautiful gardens, charming neighborhoods (such as Pescallo or San Giovanni), and much more
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Menaggio
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Menaggio is a beautiful town of ancient origins overlooking Lake Como. The characteristics of Menaggio make this town unique: those who simply want to relax and experience the atmosphere of the lake can walk through the narrow streets of the historic center and along the very elegant lakefront, one of the longest on Lake Como. Those who love nature, on the other hand, can choose from several routes that offer unique views and flavors.
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Varenna
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Varenna is a picturesque and traditional village, located on the eastern shore of Lake Como, Italy. It is an essential stop for anyone wishing to visit one of the most typical and peaceful towns of the lake. This small village, where you can still breathe in the traditions of yesteryear (above all, fishing), is home to elegant villas with botanical gardens (such as Villa Monastero and Villa Cipressi) and beautiful walks between history and nature (Castle of Vezio and Sentiero del Viandante).
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Verona
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Verona is only a 20 minute train from the southern side of Lake Garda and is a beautiful city to visit.
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Monterosso al Mare
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Top hotel pick to stay in Florence

Hotel Bavaria Florence
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This hotel is only a 5 minute walk from Florence cathedral
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If you are looking to spend a few days in Florence then I have the perfect 3 day itinerary for you.

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Ravello
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Just a bus journey away from Amalfi
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Polignano a Mare
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Top picks for food

Florence

Zio Gigi
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If you want to visit an authentic family-run Italian resurgent then I would highly recommend Zio Gigi. This had the most amazing spaghetti bolognese I had on my 2-month Italy trip and the staff were so friendly and welcoming, The chef even came out and helped clear away plates and sang opera in Italian. This was just something so simple and authentic but it was one of my highlights of the trip.
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Bologna

Sartoria Bakery Cafè
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I had the best bolognese of my 2 month trip here in Bologna
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Sorrento

AZZ! Italian Tavern
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I had the best lasagna here. It didn’t look too pleasing but it was absolutely delicious
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Amalfi

La Taverna del Duca
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This is a good starting point to see most of Italy in 2 months. There are more places that can be included such as Lake Garda, the Dolomites, Naples and Genoa which would make this trip even more complete. 

If you are looking for a short trip to Italy then I have a great one-week itinerary for you

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
My name is Rachael and I am a travel content creator based in the UK local to the beautiful Cotswolds. I first found my love for travel when I visited South Africa to volunteer for a month back in 2018. Since then I have visited numerous counties on a budget and spent 2 months travelling around Italy in 2022. I have put together extensive travel guides and itineraries from my travels around Europe to help make your next trip an unforgettable experience.
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