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Milan, Italy
Start your journey in Italy's fashion capital. Don't miss the stunning Duomo di Milano and the Brera neighbourhood for aperitivo. Try a classic Milanese risotto or cotoletta at a traditional osteria.
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Lake Como, Italy
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Venice, Italy
Explore the magical canal city on foot and by vaporetto. Wander beyond St. Mark's Square into the quieter Cannaregio and Castello districts. Try cicchetti — Venetian tapas — at a local bacaro with a glass of Spritz.
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Florence, Italy
The cradle of the Renaissance, Florence is home to the Uffizi Gallery, Michelangelo's David and the magnificent Duomo. Cross the Ponte Vecchio and explore the Oltrarno neighbourhood for artisan workshops and authentic trattorias. Book major museums well in advance to avoid long queues.
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Rome, Italy
The Eternal City deserves several days — the Colosseum, Vatican, Pantheon and Trastevere neighbourhood are all unmissable. Toss a coin in the Trevi Fountain and explore the Campo de' Fiori market in the morning. Rome rewards slow wandering, so get lost in its ancient streets.
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Naples, Italy
Chaotic, vibrant and utterly captivating, Naples is the birthplace of pizza — head to Pizzeria Da Michele for the real deal. Explore the underground ruins below the city and the historic Spaccanapoli district. Use it as a base for day trips to Pompeii, Herculaneum or the Amalfi Coast.
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Palermo, Italy
Sicily's capital is a feast for the senses with Arab-Norman architecture, buzzing street markets like Ballarò and incredible street food. Try arancini, panelle and cannoli fresh from a local pasticceria. Take a day trip to the ancient Greek temples at Agrigento or the stunning Cefalù coastline.