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This realistic guide will give you our detailed 2 week summer itinerary as we traveled all around Italy**. Destinations include: Rome, the Tuscan countryside, ✨TWO✨ amazing day trips, as well as a week of leisure on the Amalfi Coast. We'll dive into our tips for each city, the links to our AirBnBs in each town (including the most magical AirBnB experience in Tuscany), restaurant recommendations, car, scooter, & boat rentals, hiking + swimming spots, best luggage storage, and ultimately, sharing everything we learned along the way. Use this guide as a benchmark as you explore Italy in addition to your own research, or follow it exactly to live out your Italian summer dreams 🍋🛵 *Of course, I will include any fun sustainability tips throughout the guide to help you reduce waste + take a lower impact trip 🌎 For more travel tips, find me on Instagram and TikTok @sophiaxverde, and feel free to tag me in your adventures 🫶 Don't forget to download Thatch app to access full features and to save 💾 this map for future use! Ciao, bella! **Our exact dates were July 1-17th, so peak tourist season. Prices may vary for different times of the year.

Rome, the eternal city, captivates visitors with its timeless allure and monumental history. Steeped in over 2,000 years of civilization, every corner tells a story of ancient empires, Renaissance art, and modern vitality. A visit to the Colosseum, the grand amphitheater that once hosted gladiatorial contests, offers a glimpse into the grandeur of ancient Rome, while the Roman Forum nearby serves as an open-air museum of political and social life in antiquity. Beyond the ruins, Vatican City beckons with the awe-inspiring St. Peter's Basilica and the Vatican Museums, home to Michelangelo's masterpiece, the Sistine Chapel ceiling. Wandering through Rome's cobblestone streets, visitors encounter an endless array of architectural marvels, from the majestic Pantheon to the elegant Spanish Steps. Each piazza invites leisurely strolls and indulgent dining experiences, where traditional trattorias serve up delectable Roman cuisine alongside world-class wines. Embrace the city's dolce vita spirit with a leisurely passeggiata along the Tiber River or a sunset vista from the romantic Gianicolo Hill. With its blend of ancient grandeur and modern charm, Rome promises an unforgettable journey through the heart of Italy's cultural legacy. This guide includes: - introductory note - places to visit (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)

Ciao ragazzi! 🇮🇹 Are you ready to make the most of your time in Rome? Discover all the essentials for your trip within this comprehensive interactive map of over 150 of the best spots in Rome, each personally curated with handwritten notes by me on what makes each place special and which dish you cannot miss at the restaurants 💌 From savoring authentic local cuisine to uncovering iconic landmarks and hidden gems, let this map be your passport to an unforgettable Roman adventure! 🗺 This map includes: 🍝 Best restaurants, trattoria's, gelateria's, Roman street food ☕️ Coffee bars, brunch spots, bakeries 🍷 Rooftop bars, aperitivo spots, wine bars 🏛 Iconic landmarks, hidden gems, museums and parks 📸 Viewing points & photo spots ❤️ Isabel's Favorites - not to miss spots You can open the map directly on Google Maps to guide you throughout your trip!