Author: Charlotte Hill
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How to book Florence’s busiest sights: Uffizi and Accademia tickets, the three Duomo passes and the dome climb, opening days, a smart two-day order, common mistakes and FAQs.
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How to visit the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento: a short history, ticket and tour options, opening hours including summer evenings, the best entrance and route, what to see, practical tips and FAQs.
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Aeolian Islands by private boat: harbours, Panarea and Stromboli routes, Salina and Lipari coves, 2026 rules, boat types, best months and where to stay nearby.
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A three-day road trip through the UNESCO-listed Baroque towns of south-eastern Sicily: Noto, Modica and its chocolate, Scicli and Ragusa Ibla, with driving and parking tips and where to start.
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How to see Lake Como from the water: public ferry, shared boat tours, day trips from Milan, licence-free self-drive boats, private skippered boats and classic wooden runabouts compared, with typical prices and tips.
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How to visit the Motor Valley between Bologna and Modena: the two Ferrari museums, Lamborghini in Sant’Agata Bolognese, the Ducati museum, getting around without a car and a two-day plan.
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The best day trips from Florence compared: Pisa, Lucca, Siena and San Gimignano, the Val d’Orcia, the Cinque Terre and Assisi, with tour lengths, what each trip suits and when to go on your own.
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How to visit Mount Etna for wine: what makes Etna Rosso and Etna Bianco different, which slope to taste on, and how to choose between a combined volcano and winery tour, a tour from Taormina or visiting wineries on your own.
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A guide to boat tours from Syracuse and Ortigia: the classic loop around the island and its sea caves, private aperitivo tours, sunset cruises to the Pillirina and snorkelling in the Plemmirio reserve, with prices and departure points.
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What to book in Palermo: the Palatine Chapel and Arab-Norman monuments, markets and street food, cooking classes, getting around and the best day trips to Monreale, Cefalù and Erice, with tips and FAQs.