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Vienna, Austria
TIPS
1. Carry cash
2. Take the train from the Airport to the hotel
Download the OBB App to book train travel
Day 1 - Discovering the Heart of Vienna
Morning: Start your day with a visit to Schönbrunn Palace, exploring its opulent rooms and beautiful gardens. Don’t miss the Gloriette for a stunning view of the city.
Afternoon: Head to the historic center and marvel at St. Stephen's Cathedral. Enjoy lunch at a nearby café, then stroll through the vibrant streets of the Graben and Kohlmarkt, indulging in some window shopping.
Evening: Conclude your day with a delightful dinner at a traditional Austrian restaurant, and if time permits, attend a classical concert at the Vienna State Opera for an unforgettable experience.
Day 2 - Art and Culture Exploration
Morning: Begin your day at the Belvedere Palace to admire both the stunning architecture and Klimt's famous "The Kiss". Take a leisurely walk in the surrounding gardens for fresh air.
Afternoon: Visit the MuseumsQuartier, where you can explore the Leopold Museum and the Museum of Modern Art. Grab lunch in the area and appreciate the vibrant art scene.
Evening: For your last night, enjoy a sunset walk along the Danube Canal, followed by dinner at a trendy restaurant, soaking in the lively atmosphere before heading home.
Check out the area Spittelburg - wander cobblestone streets (artsy area)
Brunch coffee or cocktails @ Brasserie Palmenhaus Wien
Dinner @ Chez Bernard
Accommodation
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Train from Vienna to Salzburg
**Day 1 - Exploring the Heart of Vienna**
Morning: Begin your day with a visit to the majestic Schönbrunn Palace. Explore the stunning gardens and immerse yourself in the history of this former imperial summer residence.
Afternoon: Head to the historic city center and wander around St. Stephen's Cathedral. Stroll through the nearby Graben and Kärntnertor Theater, admiring the unique architecture and vibrant street life.
Evening: Enjoy dinner at a traditional Viennese restaurant, sampling local specialties like Wiener Schnitzel. Conclude your day with a leisurely walk along the Danube, soaking in the beautiful evening ambiance.
**Day 2 - Cultural Insights and Relaxation**
Morning: Start your day at the Belvedere Palace, taking in the exquisite art collections, including works by Klimt and Schiele. Don’t miss the beautiful gardens that surround the palace.
Afternoon: Visit the MuseumsQuartier, where you can explore various art museums or relax in the courtyard. Grab lunch at a nearby café to recharge before more exploration.
Evening: Spend your final evening at the Vienna State Opera, perhaps attending a performance or simply admiring the stunning architecture. Afterward, indulge in dessert at a traditional Viennese café, such as Café Central, to savor the local pastries.
Museum of change - amazing light show visit at night
Transportation: Don't bother with expensive hop-on, hop-off buses. Vienna's Wiener Linien public transit system is highly efficient. Buy a 24-Hour or 48-Hour Transit Pass for unlimited rides on the U-Bahn (subway) and trams.
Book in advance: To avoid wasting your limited time in queues, pre-book your entry tickets online for major sights like the Hofburg Palace and Belvedere Palace.
Furich Restaurant GF
Mozart Cafe
Nestroy Gasthaus
Laderach chocolate
Ponykarussel
Framburi fries
Blue orange cafe
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Salzburg, Austria
Consider 1/2 day trip to Hallstatt - picturesque villages, stunning lakeside setting
Purchase a 2 day Salzburg card €40 each
Day 1
Breakfast at Coolinarik cafe Salzburg
Walk to Mozart’s Birthplace museum opens at 9am, spend an hour here
Getreidegasse - iconic shopping strip, stop at Sporer - try the orange punch
Christmas museum is on this street
Short walk to Mozartplatz (statue)
Residenzplaz- expansive square flanked by Residenz Palace, Salzburg Cathedral, Residenz fountain and DomQuartier Museum
Enter the Salzburg Cathadral - catch the organ performance at 12 noon
Wander over to Kapitalplatz - lively square
Lunch - Goldgasse - charming cobblestone lane, lots of eating options or M32
Afternoon
Take the funicular from Featungsgasse up to Hohensalzburg Fortress. Spectacular views of Salzburg and the Alps 1-2 hours
Explore the fortress, its museum and courtyards
St Peter’s Abbey & Cemetery - walk through the cemetery
Behind the cemetery is St Peter’s Catacombs (Salzburg card)
Cafe Tomaselli - inside and upstairs nicer views for cake & coffee
Stop by the Salzburg Glocckenspiel
Dinner and a classical concert in the Marble Hall at Mirabell Palace
Dine at Stiftskeller historic restaurant inside a Benedictine abbey. Expensive - dress nicely
Day 2
Morning
Mirabell Gardens and Palace
Do the original Sound of Music Tour or half day Halstatt tour but leave early in the morning
Afternoon
Wander along Salzach River
Cross the Makartsteg bridge
Visit Grunmarket - lively market
Evening
Dinner at Augustine’s Braustubel - beer hall
Dinner in the Altstadt
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Lucerne, Switzerland
Day 1
Breakfast - Tibits Luzern
E-bike tour 9am
https://www.viator.com/tours/Lucerne/Carobobiketouren-in-Lucerne/d576-160757P1?pid=P00050132&mcid=42383&medium=link&campaign=ad-1-day-Lucerne-itinerary
Lunch - Seebistro LUZ
Afternoon 2pm
Walking and cruise tour
https://www.viator.com/tours/Lucerne/Lucerne-Walking-and-Boat-Tour-The-Best-Swiss-Experience/d576-7790P20
Dinner - Mill’Feuille
Evening - walk or drinks at Louis Bar or Penthouse Rooftop Bar
Day 2
Day trip to Mt Pilates
Explore Altstadt - Old Town
You can find most of the decorated buildings in and around Hirschenplatz, Sternenplatz, Weinmarkt, Kramgasse and Metzgerrainle.
Jesuit church
Church of St Leodegar
Old town hall & the clock tower
Museggmauer
Don’t miss the views over Lucerne and Mt Pilatus from nearby Panorama Terrace!
Head up to Hotel Château Gütsch for drinks with exquisite views - can walk or take the funicular up
Dinner
Consider Mt Rigi
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Interlaken, Switzerland
Stay in Interlaken as a base to see Lauterbrunnen also! Covers off whole Jungfrau region
Day trip by train to Zermatt - 2-2.5 hr train trip
Funky chocolate club
iCoffee - best coffee shop
Day 1 - Interlaken & Harder Kulm
Explore the village and canals
Visit the Old Town and Cobblestone streets
Hoheweg Street for Shopping- Be sure to get a head start on souvenir shopping
Visit the Interlaken Monastery and Abbey
Spend time at Unterseen
Höhenmatte- a park with green space; watch paragliders
Do Harderkulm at sunset and have dinner up there
Day 2 - Lauterbrunnen
Another great day trip that you can add to your Interlaken itinerary is Lauterbrunnen. Lauterbrunnen is well known around the world for its stunning village centre and for being situated in the heart of a valley filled with thundering waterfalls, but it is a great place for a day trip if you are short on time and don’t want to stay. (We would recommend trying to stay there, especially at Camping Jungfrau, as falling asleep with the sound of the waterfalls around you is like nothing else, but if not, this is the next best thing!).
The village itself is very small so can easily be walked around in a hour or two, but the surrounding valley is well worth a walk through as well, be it to visit the 7 waterfalls at Trümmelbach Falls, walk along the Weisse Lütschine River to Stechelberg which is the starting point for trips to Mürren and Piz Gloria or to head the other way in the valley and take the mountain train up to Wengen. Walk behind Staubach falls
If you are stopping in Lauterbrunnen for food then we can highly recommend BASE Cafe for breakfast or Restaurant Weidstubli at Camping Jungfrau for dinner. Hotel Edelweiss Superior in Mürren or Bäckerei Konditorei Vincenz in Wengen are great options for lunch.
📍 Train from Interlaken to Lauterbrunnen: 40 minutes, with trains every half an hour from 05:17 through to 22:17 – From 5.90 CHF.
Day 3 - Zermatt
Day 4 - Grindelwald & Jungfrau
If you stay at any hotel or AirBnb in the city, your host will provide you with a transit card that allows you to take regional buses for free
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Venice, Italy
Susu gelato
Restaurant Sempione
Below is a list of the places to visit if you have 2 days in Venice. All of these are included on the Venice itinerary in this guide.
Grand Canal
St. Mark’s Square
St. Mark’s Basilica - night tour, book in advance
Doges Palace
Bridge of Sighs
Rialto Bridge
Gondola Ride
Campanile di San Marco
Explore the canals
Ponte dell’Accademia
Teatro La Fenice
Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute
Othello’s staircase
Start day 2 of your 48-hour Venice itinerary with a trip across the Venetian Lagoon to the islands of Murano and Burano. Catch a vaporetto from Fondamente Nove or join a guided tour that includes boat transport and visits to both islands.
In Murano, watch master glassblowers at work, then continue to Burano to see its colorful houses and traditional lace-making studios. Take time to wander the canals and enjoy a relaxed lunch in Burano before returning to Venice for an afternoon of art and architecture.
After returning from the islands, spend your afternoon in Dorsoduro, an art-filled district that’s home to some of the most famous artworks in Venice. Start at the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, housed in the former home of the American art collector, where you’ll find an impressive range of Cubist, Surrealist, and Abstract Expressionist works by artists such as Jackson Pollock, Pablo Picasso, and Leonora Carrington.
Then, walk a few minutes to the Gallerie dell’Accademia — which houses masterpieces by Bellini, Titian, Veronese, and Tintoretto, among others — for a journey through centuries of Venetian art, from its golden age to its most groundbreaking modern movements.
Remain in Dorsoduro to end your 48 hours in Venice in style. Climb a few steps up the Accademia Bridge for one last unforgettable view over the Grand Canal — especially as the sun sets over the city.
From there, wander to Campo Santa Margherita, a lively square filled with local restaurants that are ideally suited for a final Venetian dinner. Afterwards, make your way to the nearby Church of San Vidal, where evening concerts bring classical music to life — often including Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons.” It’s a fitting way to close your 2-day Venice itinerary in the city of canals and composers.
Morning in Murano, quick look at glass blowing
Then onto Burano, colorful buildings - spend more time here than Murano. Famous for its lace
Maybe on the afternoon we arrive - walking tour with Venetian tour guide https://www.getyourguide.com/venice-l35/venice-walking-tour-with-native-venetian-guide-t384423/?closeTabOnNavigationBack=true
If arriving in the afternoon, take a self guided canal cruise and St Marks square tour - free on Rick Steve’s Europe
Vaporetto - big boats one way ticket E9.50 one way
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Lake Como, Italy
Bar Mollo - Varenna
Lake Como - train and ferry to get around, no car required. Bellagio, ***Varenna - have a drink at Hotel Royal Victoria - Varenna, accommodation @villaconfalonieri1913 Villa Melzi, stay in Mandello Del Lario. There is a train from Milan Centrale station to Como. We swam at a number of beaches during our week in Lake Como. The one is Bellagio isn’t anything to write home about but I loved a little one we went to in Lierna. It’s called Riva Bianca Beach. I would do a half day trip here. The town is very small but the beach was the best we went to in the region. Can hire a boat www.varennarentaboat.com no license required or hire with a driver (more $$) Villa Del Balbianello – otherwise known as the James Bond villa
lunch at Hotel Grand Tremezzo
Nesso, Tremezzina, Mennagio,
Positano - Cordner says don’t bother
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Polignano a Mare, Italy
Hire a car - as small as possible
Fly into Brindisi rather than Bari
Dinner Grotta Palazzese
Alberobello
Monopoli
Matera
Polignano a mare - small group boat tour, Vespa tour
Ostuni
Locorotondo
Day 1 Matera
Early hike through the lush quarry that surrounds the city.
Cattedralle di Maria Santassima della Bruna e Sant’Eustachio
San Pietro Caveoso
Church of Saint Mary of Idrees - built into the cliff face
Casa Grotta Sassi di Matera - cave house
Apertivo hotel Sexantio - amazing views
Dinner Trattoria Stano
Possibly stay 1 night
Day 2
Alberobello 1/2 day
Explore further than the touristy streets around Via Monte S. Michele st, also visit the streets around Belvedere sui Trulli and Trulli - Rione Aia Piccola
Explore both sides of town
Worth visiting the interior of a Trulli - Trullo Sovrano
Lunch Ristorante L’Aratro di Domenico Laera
Monopoli 1/2 day
Wander around the seafront and the port - Centro Storico
Cathedral of Monopoli
Church of Saint Vitus Martyr
Calette del Capitolo - seaside quiet cove
Lunch Savelletri La Taverna Di Umberto
Dinner Borgo Egnazia spectacular hotel or Carlo Quinto (seafood restaurant overlooking the ocean)
Day 3
Polignano e mare 1/2 day
Lama Monachile beach
Explore streets around Centro Storico
Boat trip around the 3 caves
Lunch - Ristorante Grotta Ardito cosy seafood restaurant
Sandwiches at Olio Su Pane or Pescaria
Dinner - Ciclatera Sotto Il Mare
Pre or post dinner drinks at Hanky Panky
Ostuni 1/2 day
Piazza Liberta
The Cathedral
Arco Scoppa
Cremeria La Scala - Gelati
Bar Perso - beanbag seating in tiny laneways
Apertivo - Ricardo Cafe
Dinner - Osteria del Tempo Perso for dinner or Borgo Antico for drinks
Bahia Beach Club in Porto Cesareo (90 mins from Polignano a mare
Can do a day with Alberobello, Martina Franca, Locorotondo
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Taormina, Italy
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Palermo, Italy
Walk the picturesque old town: The old town is a UNESCO World Heritage site and you can tell it deserves the status. Beautiful main streets, an impressive main square (and cathedral), a charming harbour and main beach, tiny alleyways and postcard views. Just walking the old town was one of our favourite activities, in the morning before the crowds, late afternoon as the sun dropped in the sky, or in the evening where bars and restaurants were humming.
Relax on the beach: Another must-do when in Cefalu over summer (or shoulder season). We have listed some of the top beaches below, but one of the best is the main beach situated adjacent to the old town walls. Filled with locals, Italian tourists and a smattering of other international tourists, it is a hum of activity and happy noise. Put up an umbrella and stay for a few hours, bring down a few drinks from the supermarket, and enjoy the crystal clear waters.
Eat freshly made-to-order arancini: The famous Sicilian street food is a must-try when in Cefalu. You can order them from almost every little vendor, cafe or restaurant, however the best ‘made-to-order’ option is from Sfrigola, located along the main street. You choose from over 10 options and watch as they make and cook it by hand.
Hike to La Rocca di Cefalù (the rock): This is another top activity to do when in Cefalu, being greeted by incredible views of the town and coastline below, however timing is everything here. If you visit during summer, or even shoulder season, the temperature after around 10-11am can be above 30 degrees, and the hike can become very hot. We recommend you head up as soon as the gates open (8am) or later in the evening before they close (8pm). The hike will take around 1.5-2 hours all up, and is moderate effort. Read more about the hike here.
People watch the locals in the square: Enjoying the moment in a beautiful setting is one of our favourite travel pass-times, and in Cefalu it was no different. We loved just sitting in the main square beneath the cathedral and La Rocca with a coffee or cold beverage. We would watch the locals converse, in particular, the older Italians and their animated conversations. It’s a beautiful sight and one of our favourite memories.
Running around the perimeter of the old town from the harbour to Punto di vista dalle scale al mare is a paved little path which weaves its way through the rocks. It’s particularly picturesque in the evening, as the sun begins to set, or in the morning where you can find little spots to swim off the rocks (see below).
Watch sunset by the harbour: There are numerous excellent sunset locations (see more below), however our favourite spot was to perch on the pier looking back at the old town and beach. The hum of happy locals and tourists alike blended together to create a backdrop to the picturesque setting in front of us. We grabbed a pack of briscola cards, a bottle of cheap local wine from the supermarket, and relaxed until the sun had set… the perfect end to a beach day!
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Sorrento, Italy
Stay within 10 min walk of Piazza Tasso
Walk along Corsica Italia & Via San Cesareo
Relax on the beach
Take a day trip to Capri or the Amalfi Coast or Pompeii
Boat tour
Dad says stay in Amalfi itself busy by day quiet by night
Trip out to Ravello
Buses to get around
Day 1: Start your morning at a café near Piazza Tasso before joining a small-group walking tour of Sorrento’s Old Town. Enjoy lunch at Nalù Trattoria Italiana, then spend the afternoon exploring sights like Chiostro di San Francesco and Villa Comunale at your own pace. In the evening, join a hands-on cooking class overlooking the sea.
Day 2: Begin your day at Gentile Café before heading to the countryside for a half-day farm tour and lunch. Return to Sorrento for a stroll along Corso Italia, then sip an aperitivo in Piazza Tasso before dinner at Accènto. End the night with a scoop of gelato from Fresco Sorrento.
Day 3: Choose either a full-day Amalfi Coast tour with stops in Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello, or a guided tour to Capri and the Blue Grotto. Wrap up your final evening with a seafood dinner right by the water at Porta Marina.
Sorrento
1/2 day exploring Sorrento old town
Amalfi
Ravello
Positano
Capri
Shopping in Capri offers unique experiences. Local artisans create handmade sandals, perfumes from island flowers, and ceramics reflecting centuries of tradition. The boutiques showcase both luxury brands and local designers drawing inspiration from natural beauty.
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Rome, Italy
Rome - The Roman Forum, day trip to Tivoli, Colosseum and the Roman Forum, stand in awe inside St. Peter’s Basilica,
breakfast at the Vatican tour - allows you to get in early to avoid the lines and crowds and see the Sistine chapel before the crowds hit - book months in advance
sunrise at The Trevi Fountain - If you go early you can get a coffee and cornetto from L’Antico Forno! @anticofornotrevi - amazing food and super cheap! Great pizza
The Spanish steps - again go early, high end shopping
Cucina del Teatro restaurant , in Via dei Coronari
Guided tour of the Colosseum
Trastavere - see at night,
Relais in Monty accommodation Rome
Right near coliseum - recommendation Jo & Brian
New food - Gluten free bakery
Celiachiamolab - gluten free food store
What to See in Trastevere—With the Best Walking Route
If you really want to feel Rome, cross the river.
That’s where Trastevere begins — a neighborhood that hasn’t tried to become beautiful, it just is.
Start from Piazza Trilussa, where musicians play under the orange light and the city starts to slow down. Sit for a second on the steps, watch the street artists, and breathe that mix of chaos and calm that only Rome can pull off.
Right there, you’ll see Enoteca Ferrara, glowing softly in the evening. Turn into Via della Lungaretta, one of the most atmospheric streets in Trastevere. There are strings of lights above you, tiny shops, bicycles resting against sunburned walls.
Grab a gelato at Fior di Luna — it’s small, simple, and perfect — then keep walking toward Tonnarello, where tables spill into the street and plates of pasta fly out faster than you can count.
Turn the corner into Vicolo del Cinque, one of the most photographed alleys in Rome. It’s narrow, green, and alive — every wall has a story.
Right after that, don’t miss Vicolo del Moro and Vicolo della Scala, home of Bar San Calisto — an old Roman bar where time stands still. Order a caffè or a Peroni, and you’ll instantly blend in.
Walk under the Arco di San Calisto, into Piazza di Sant’Egidio. It’s quieter here, with cobblestones glowing under soft light. Keep going —
Vicolo de’ Renzi: where laundry still hangs from windows.
Vicolo della Pelliccia: golden light and crooked lamps.
Via dei Genovesi: calm, local, timeless.
Then you’ll arrive in Piazza Santa Maria in Trastevere, the heart of the neighborhood. The basilica’s golden mosaics shine at sunset, and the fountain becomes a meeting place for everyone — travelers, locals, dreamers. Stay here for a while. You’ll understand why people never want to leave.
Continue down Via dei Vascellari to find Da Enzo al 29, a tiny trattoria with an old-school sign and a line of people waiting to taste real Roman food.
Nearby, Ivo a Trastevere bursts with life — pizza, laughter, and chaos.
A few blocks further, around Via di San Francesco a Ripa, look for murals — faces, colors, memories painted on crumbling walls.
Then walk toward the river, along Lungotevere Raffaello Sanzio. The facades of Trastevere reflect on the water, and if you cross Ponte Garibaldi, you’ll see the dome of St. Peter’s glowing on the horizon.
Before you go, walk through Porta Settimiana, the ancient gate that leads out of Trastevere. If you have time left, visit the Orto Botanico, a secret garden of palms and bamboo, or step into Villa Farnesina, where Raphael’s frescoes still whisper stories from another time.
How to See Trastevere in One Day
How to Get There
Trastevere is an easy walk from central Rome. Otherwise, take Tram 8 from Largo di Torre Argentina (ending at Villa Doria Pamphilj) or Tram 3, which connects with Testaccio, the Colosseum, San Giovanni, and Villa Borghese. From Termini Station, bus H runs to Viale di Trastevere, and bus 780 connects Piazza Venezia to the same street.
Sunrise — Bar San Calisto (6:30 AM)
Few places open earlier than Bar San Calisto, a beloved institution where sanitation workers and poets meet over espresso before the day begins. The quiet around Piazza San Calisto feels like the city’s first breath, a fleeting calm before the crowds.
Early Morning — Basilica di Santa Maria in Trastevere (7 AM)
A short walk away stands one of Rome’s oldest churches, said to be the first dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Arrive early to admire 12th-century mosaics and medieval wooden ceilings almost alone, or watch the sunlight catch the golden façade while locals gather around the fountain.
Breakfast — Le Levain & the Botanical Garden (9 AM)
Head to Le Levain, a French-style bakery loved by locals for croissants, madeleines, and pastiera. Then wander uphill to the Botanical Gardens, created in 1514 and now home to 8,000 plant species curated by Sapienza University. Explore bamboo groves, orchid houses, camellias, cork oaks, and a Japanese garden — a calm, green world just minutes from the chaos below.
Afternoon — Piazza Trilussa (1 PM)
This square honors Carlo Alberto Salustri, known as Trilussa, a poet who wrote in Roman dialect. The piazza now hums with music, laughter, and debate. Grab a trapizzino — a triangular bread pocket stuffed with Roman classics like tongue in salsa verde — from Trapizzino Trastevere and sit on the steps to watch life unfold.
Late Afternoon — The Gianicolo Hill (4 PM)
Walk through Via della Lungaretta and Via della Luce, admiring the same street scenes once painted by 19th-century artists. Slip through Vicolo dei Vascellari, Rome’s narrowest street, then climb toward Gianicolo Hill for sweeping views over the city. Along the way, stop at the Fontana dell’Acqua Paola, the Argentine Lighthouse, and the equestrian Garibaldi Monument. End the climb with an aperitivo at Terrazza Mirador in Villa Agrippina — perfectly placed for sunset.
Dinner — Proloco Trastevere (8 PM)
As night falls, students and locals fill the streets again. Old men watch from Piazza San Cosimato as young crowds spill into bars and pizzerias. Proloco Trastevere serves hard-to-find Roman dishes — like garlicky beef tendons — alongside excellent pizzas that never disappoint.
Night — Cocktails, Gelato, and a Last Walk
Finish the night with cocktails at Freni e Frizioni or gelato at Otaleg, then take one last stroll through Trastevere. Pass by Bar San Calisto, now buzzing again, and Piazza Trilussa, alive with music and laughter. Cross the Ponte Sisto, where young lovers linger beneath the lamps, and you’ll understand why Trastevere feels timeless — proof that in Rome, everything becomes romantic.
The Best Evening Food Walk in Trastevere
If you want to eat your way through Rome like an actual local, skip those €80 "food tours" with 15 strangers and do this instead.
It's exactly what I'd tell a friend coming to Rome — slow, delicious, and full of real neighborhood flavor.
Start at 4:30 PM in Piazza Trilussa
Grab a DOC prosecco from a local bar. Stand in the square like everyone else does. Let the day breathe out. You're officially in Roman evening mode now.
1. Da Enzo al 29 (Via dei Vascellari, 29)
The legendary trattoria everyone talks about. Yes, there's always a line. Yes, it's worth it if you're patient.
If you can get in, order a tiny plate of cacio e pepe or amatriciana. If the line's too long, don't stress — just walking down this street and seeing the energy around this place is part of understanding Trastevere.
(Heads up: Closed on Sundays.)
2. Spirito di Vino (Via dei Genovesi, 31)
Even if you're not sitting down for a full dinner, step inside for one glass of wine.
Here's why: their wine cellar is literally older than the Colosseum. Over 2,000 years of history under your feet. Rome hides its best stories underground, and this is one of them.
Order something local. Sip it slowly. Feel the weight of all that time around you.
3. Biscottificio Artigiano Innocenti (Via della Luce, 21)
This little cookie factory is a treasure most tourists walk right past.
They bake all day long — trays sliding in and out of the oven, each cookie cut by hand. Get the almond biscotti. If you're lucky, they'll still be warm. The smell alone is worth the detour.
Grab a few to munch on as you walk. Or save them for tomorrow morning with coffee. Either way, don't skip this.
4. Norcineria (Via Natale del Grande, 16)
Find the tiny norcineria run by a man who's been slicing porchetta longer than some of us have been alive.
Ask for a few pieces "croccante, per favore" — that's the crispy skin. If it crackles when you bite it, you did it right. This is what porchetta should taste like.
Stand there eating it with your hands. Nobody cares. This is Rome.
5. Supplì Stop (Via di San Francesco a Ripa)
There's a hole-in-the-wall spot here — nothing fancy, just good.
Order the classic supplì al telefono (fried rice balls). Break one open. If the mozzarella stretches like a telephone wire, congratulations, you're doing Rome correctly.
Eat it hot. Eat it standing up. This is street food done right.
6. Antico Forno Roscioli (Via dei Chiavari, 34) or La Renella (Via del Moro, 15)
Step into the warm, flour-dusted bakery. Ask for pizza bianca with porchetta.
This isn't pizza like you think of pizza. It's Roman bread — crispy, oily, perfect. Eat it while walking through the side streets, getting a little lost. That's the real Trastevere experience.
7. Pause in Piazza di Santa Maria in Trastevere
Sit on the fountain steps for a minute. Listen to the street musicians who always seem to be playing here. Watch people meet for aperitivo.
You're not just digesting food right now — you're digesting the neighborhood. Let it sink in.
8. Gelato at Fatamorgana (Via Roma Libera, 11)
End with a small cup from one of Rome's best gelaterias.
Look for pale, natural colors. Short ingredient lists. If the pistachio is bright neon green, walk away — that's artificial. Real gelato doesn't need to scream at you.
Get one or two flavors. Sit somewhere. Eat it slowly while the evening settles around you.
This is how you end a night in Trastevere.
Comfortable shoes (cobblestones, remember?)
A little cash (some small places don't take cards)
An appetite, obviously
Sunday note: Da Enzo is closed, and some other spots might be too. Just roll with it — there's always something good open.#foodtrastevere #trastevere #roma
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Florence, Italy
Day trip to Pisa & Tuscany
Siena
San Jimiano
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Cinque Terre, Italy
Lily’s favorite Manarolla - good gluten free crepes, cliff jumping
Ravello - trout to Portofino
Manarola is the gem of the Cinque Terre! It's a charming town with colorful houses perched above the Ligurian Sea, offering breathtaking views and unforgettable experiences.
Restaurant - La Regina Di Manarola flower restaurant recommended by Shery
Restaurant - Da Eraldo Monterossa recommended by Shery
Must-see highlights:
🍷 Sip local Sciacchetrà wine at Nessun Dorma while enjoying panoramic vistas.
🌿 Walk the iconic Via dell’Amore, recently reopened, for a scenic stroll between Manarola and Riomaggiore.
⛪ Visit the historic Church of San Lorenzo, dating back to 1338.
Whether you're exploring the vineyards or soaking up the vibrant coastal charm, Manarola is pure Italian paradise.
4hr guided hike of the 5 towns
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Nice, France
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Milan, Italy