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A five-day itinerary for visiting Italy's most livable city. My guide includes two terrific and unique accommodation options, 12 tried & tested restaurant recommendations for lunch and dinner, 5 great aperitivo spots, an overview of its main attractions but also its less-touristed spots, as well as insider tips on the following: Open-air cinema, lively food markets, live jazz, outdoor concerts, traditional trattorias, upmarket cocktails with a view, a hike under the world's longest portico, criminally cheap but delicious regional wines, the best gelato, a visit to an extraordinary 17th century anatomical theatre and some exceptional art collections. And that's just for starters... The interactive map makes it simple to plan and personalise your own route. All of the photos featured in the body of the guide are my own, as are the images in the recommendations included You'll also find two detailed articles included links with further info and lots of additional photographs

THE DAY-BY-DAY GUIDE TO THE HIGHLIGHTS OF ITALY - ROME, FLORENCE, VENICE, & MORE 🇮🇹 I've been fortunate enough to visit Italy multiple times and even more fortunate to have been guided by true Italian friends. Here, I take all that I've learned from those travels and distill it into one perfect itinerary that hits the big highlights. This itinerary is a great fit for first-timers since it'll take you to the absolute must-see spots in Italy. You certainly won't see all the boot has to offer (just plan on coming back for future trips, plural, to make that happen), but you'll see the most iconic places at a reasonable, enjoyable pace. You'll be able to soak up all the history, food, wine, and dolce vita these cities have to offer. After this first taste, you'll be dying to come back for more! 🗺️ Main Itinerary Stops: - Rome | 2 full days / 3 nights - Orvieto | Pit stop - Tuscany // Montalcino | 2 full days / 3 nights - Siena | Pit stop - Florence | 2 full days / 3 nights - Tivoli | Pit stop - Rome | Overnight for return flight 🗺️ Optional Extension Stops: - Pisa | Day trip (+ extra night in Florence) - Bologna | Pit stop - Venice | 2 full days / 3 nights - Modena | 1 full day / 1 night here or nearby 📣IF YOU WANT MORE INFO BEFORE PURCHASING ➡️ Check out the free preview of this guide. It includes: - OVERVIEW STATS: Including trip length, ideal season, trip speed, physicality, trip themes, who this trip is best for, cost, and how to get around - STOP-BY-STOP OVERVIEW: Including number of days at each destination and number of activities, restaurants, and hotels included in the full version of this guide - EXAMPLE ITINERARY DAY: An example day from the full version of this itinerary, so you can see the level of detail and travel style you can expect! - BONUS - HOTEL RECOMMENDATIONS: All the same recs from the paid version! Consider supporting my work by booking through the links provided - it’s much appreciated!

Bologna, a metropolis cloaked in terracotta hues, is a captivating blend of ancient wisdom and modern vitality. Its heart, a labyrinth of porticoed streets, invites exploration beneath a protective canopy. As Italy's oldest university town, the city pulses with youthful energy, yet its history runs deep, etched into the towering medieval towers that pierce the skyline. From the grandeur of Piazza Maggiore to the culinary delights that tantalize the senses, Bologna is a feast for the mind and palate. This guide includes: - introductory note - places to visit (photo spots, museums and cultural venues, open squares, and others) - photo spots Get to see more from my travels on my Instagram (@pedralexpereira) and Flickr (flickr.com/photos/pedralexpereira)