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10 Italy travel itineraries I swear by! I’ve trav

10 Italy travel itineraries I swear by!

I’ve traveled to more than half of Italy. It’s my favorite country. These are my favorite trip combos depending on the vibe you’re looking for.

If it’s your first time in Italy, I recommend slide 4️⃣ or 9️⃣!

👉Swipe to the left to read the different captions for each unique itinerary

💬and comment ‘guide’ to get my free travel guides on these many destinations!

Eastern Sicily 10 Day Itinerary

Day 1-3: Taormina
Day 4 - 5: Ragusa Ibla, Modica, Scicli
Day 6 - 7: Noto & Marzamemi
Day 8-10: Ortigia

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Puglia & Matera 7 Day Itinerary

Day 1: Matera
Day 2: Locorotondo & Cisternino
Day 3: Alberobello & Martina Franca
Day 4: Ostuni
Day 5: Polignano a Mare
Day 6: Monopoli
Day 7: Lecce

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10 day Rome, Amalfi Coast, and Pompeii Itinerary

Day 1-3: Rome
Day 4-5: Amalfi and Ravello
Day 6: Positano
Day 7: Sorrento
Day 8: Pompeii
Day 9: Capri
Day 10: Departure from Sorrento (closest airport is Naples)

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5 Foodie Days in Emilia-Romagna

Day 1-2: Bologna
Day 3: Parma
Day 4: Modena
Day 5: Ravenna

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6 days in Venice, Verona, and Mantua

Day 1-3: Venice
Day 4-5: Verona
Day 6: Mantua (a wonderful hidden gem not far from Verona)

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7 days in Umbria - the hidden region that feels like Tuscany but for less 💵

Day 1-2: Perugia
Day 3: Spello
Day 4: Assisi
Day 5-6: Orvieto
Day 7: Todi

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5 days in Tuscany and Florence

Day 1: Florence
Day 2: Tuscany Road Trip
Day 3: head to Pienza or your second base
Day 4: Hot Springs & Villages
Day 5: Explore the true Tuscan countryside

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The classic Italy itinerary

Day 1: Milan
Day 2–3: Venice
Day 4–6: Florence
Day 7–9: Rome

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Lake Como & Milan Itinerary

Day 1: Menaggio or Como
Day 2: Varenna
Day 3: Bellagio
Day 4: Tremezzo & Lenno
Day 5-6: Milan

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5 day itinerary:

Day 1: Camogli
Day 2: Portofino
Day 3: Riomaggiore & Manarola
Day 4

7 AM is no longer early enough to see the Trevi Fo

7 AM is no longer early enough to see the Trevi Fountain in Rome.

I was shocked to find these crowds at 7am on a Sunday.

Skip the crowds at the Trevi Fountain and head to this spot!

This hidden rooftop bar has insane views of the Trevi Fountain but without the crowds. There were only one or two tables full at this little secret spot!

For €25 entry per person, you will have a complimentary drink and snacks. Or if you go in the morning you have access to their breakfast buffet for this price.

📌Save for your next trip to Rome!

📍RoofTop Lounge at Hotel Fontana

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Here are 10 things to do in Lisbon 🇵🇹✨ 👉 Follow f

Here are 10 things to do in Lisbon 🇵🇹✨

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📍 Miradouro de Santa Luzia
🚋 Ride Tram 28
🌿 Lisbon Botanical Garden
🏛️ Carmo Archaeological Museum
💗 Pink Street
⛲ Praça do Comércio
🌅 Miradouro da Graça
☕ Cafe hop around Lisbon — I’ve shared my favorite cafés on my blog! Comment GUIDE and I’ll send it to you
⛪ Jerónimos Monastery
🏭 LX Factory

Save this for your Lisbon trip! 🇵🇹

I spent an entire month in Lisbon and did an endless amount of things so be sure to follow along for more ideas.

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Save this Porto 3 Day Itinerary for your trip! 🇵🇹✨

Save this Porto 3 Day Itinerary for your trip! 🇵🇹✨
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Day 1: downtown exploring, hunt for blue tiles known as azulejos & sunset at Jardim do Morro
Day 2: Explore the Riverside & Port Wine in Gaia Day 3: Day trip to Douro Valley

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For your stay in Porto, I recommend staying close to the Ribeira or São Bento Train station. That way, you can easily walk to all the main attractions. I’d also recommend staying in Gaia for the best views. I stayed in both areas. I personally loved staying at in Gaia where the hotel above is pictured. It was affordable and very nice. The views from the room were amazing! My room had cable cars running right past.

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Day 1
🚂 São Bento Train Station to see the beautiful blue tiles known as azulejos
🥧 Pastel de nata at Castro
💙 Capela das Almas (Chapel of Souls) for more azulejos
🐟 Sardines shopping at A Pérola do Bolhão, which happens to have the prettiest facade
🛍️ Bolhão Market for lunch
☕️ Coffee at the historic Majestic Café @majestic_cafe
💙 Igreja do Carmo
📚 Livraria Lello @livraria.lello (reserve ahead)
🦚 A hidden garden in the city, Jardins do Palácio de Cristal
🌅 Sunset at Jardim do Morro & Miradouro da Serra do Pilar

Livraria Lello is the most beautiful bookstore in the world! It was on my bucket list to visit for a while because I loved the design, and the red staircase looks so pretty.

However, this place is insanely busy, which may take away from the experience if you don’t plan right. I passed by at the time the store opened and already saw a massive queue forming way before opening time.

You have to buy tickets to visit this bookstore ahead of time, as it does sell out. The ticket price fortunately contributes to a book of your choice inside. I purchased the Ticket-Voucher Livraria Lello for €15.95.

The Jardin

2,000 years ago, an entire city disappeared… In 7

2,000 years ago, an entire city disappeared…

In 79 AD, Mount Vesuvius erupted and buried Pompeii under layers of ash and 20 feet of volcanic debris.

Don’t miss:
- Seeing the raised stepping stones so people didn’t walk through the dirty streets
- you’ll find homes are still somehow preserved with colorful frescoes and mosaics
- the ancient bakeries and fast-food counters
- And the most moving part was seeing the plaster casts of the victims.
- The forum was the coolest spot to see views of the columns with Mount Vesuvius in the background.

My tips:
- Go early to beat the crowds and give yourself plenty of time - Pompeii is huge.
- I highly recommend hiring a guide because having someone explain what you’re looking at is really useful. Comment ‘guide’ and I’ll send you the one I booked!
- If you prefer exploring independently, official audio guides are also available inside the park.
- Be prepared for the heat and no shade.
- Bring comfortable shoes because the walking paths aren’t always smooth

Getting there:
I took the train from Sorrento, which was only 35 minutes.
It’s also popular to go from Rome, but it takes around 2 hours each way.

👉 Comment ‘guide’ and I’ll send you the tour I booked for Pompeii. It was more affordable because I got the train on my own from Sorrento and booked the guide for my arrival.

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15 of my favorite cafes in Lisbon ☕️🚋🇵🇹 I spent a

15 of my favorite cafes in Lisbon ☕️🚋🇵🇹

I spent a month in Lisbon as a digital nomad, and one thing I’m obsessed with is brunch! So, you better know that I tried and tasted so many of them during my 30+ days here.

1. Marquise da Mobler
2. Inception
3. COMOBÅ
4. Fora Artisan Pastry
5. Dear Breakfast
6. Sœurs Café
7. Fauna & Flora
8. Confeitaria Nacional

👉 comment ‘guide’ to get the rest of my cafe recommendations including some hidden ones too! I’ll also share my Lisbon hidden gems guide

🤎 Follow my new page @coffeewithjoujou for more of my fav cafes around the world 🌎 ☕️

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If you hate crowds, visit this hidden gem in Rome

If you hate crowds, visit this hidden gem in Rome ✨

Tucked away in the heart of the city, this stunning historic palace is home to an incredible private art collection. I visited mid-day, and there weren’t tons of people here.

If you’re looking for unique things to do in Rome beyond the usual tourist attractions, add this hidden gem to your itinerary 🇮🇹

📍 Galleria Doria Pamphilj - Rome, Italy

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