At the end of June 2023 I made a much longed-for return to Italy. The postponement of a 2022 week in Florence brought about a rethink and charging of the imagination to produce a culture-heavy itinerary which excited at the mere thought and it certainly didn't disappoint. First taking a quick chill in lovely, laidback Lucca, it was then full-on through Florence, Bologna, and Verona before finishing in Venice. Breathtaking on so many levels!