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Milan, Italy
Start your journey in Italy's fashion capital. Don't miss the stunning Duomo di Milano and the nearby Navigli canal district for evening aperitivo. Grab a Michelin-worthy meal in the Brera neighbourhood.
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Venice, Italy
Park your car on the mainland at Piazzale Roma and explore Venice on foot and by vaporetto. Wander through the Dorsoduro sestiere and visit the Basilica di San Marco at sunrise before crowds arrive. Try cicchetti — Venetian tapas — at a local bacaro wine bar.
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Florence, Italy
The Renaissance heart of Italy — book Uffizi Gallery tickets well in advance. Cross the Ponte Vecchio and climb to Piazzale Michelangelo for a sweeping panorama of the city. The Oltrarno neighbourhood is perfect for artisan workshops and authentic trattorias.
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Siena, Italy
Siena's medieval shell-shaped Piazza del Campo is one of Europe's greatest public squares. Explore the striped marble Duomo and the city's historic contrade neighbourhoods. Try the local Chianti wines and ribollita soup at a family-run osteria.
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Rome, Italy
The Eternal City deserves at least four days — the Colosseum, Vatican Museums, and Trastevere neighbourhood are must-sees. Book Vatican tickets in advance and visit the Pantheon early morning to avoid the crowds. End evenings with gelato near Fontana di Trevi.
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Naples, Italy
Naples is the birthplace of pizza — head to Pizzeria Da Michele in the historic centro storico for the real deal. Explore the underground Napoli Sotterranea tunnels and the National Archaeological Museum with its Pompeii treasures. Use the city as a base to day-trip to Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius.
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Palermo, Italy
Sicily's vibrant capital blends Arab-Norman architecture with bustling street markets like Ballarò and Vucciria. Don't miss the Palatine Chapel and the stunning Cattedrale di Palermo. Street food is legendary here — try arancini, panelle, and sfincione.