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Itineraries
2 WEEKS
Northwest Highlights
Often dismissed as little more than the country's economic engine, Italy's northwest packs
a surprising cultural and culinary punch. Start with three days in
Milan
, counting master-
pieces at the Pinacoteca di Brera, striking a pose in the fashion-obsessed Quadrilatero
d'Oro and schmoozing with hip locals in Navigli. Styled up, catch a westbound train to
Turin
for three days of French-influenced architecture, historic cafes, and fabulous mu-
seums spanning ancient Egypt to world cinema. Continue south to the foodie town of
Alba
, famed for its prized black truffles. Base yourself here for three days, allowing time to
taste-test the winegrowing towns of
Barolo
and
Barbaresco
. Continue south for a day in
gritty
Genoa
, sampling its famous
pesto genovese
and taking in the celebrated art and ar-
chitecture of the Musei di Strada Nuova. The following day, slide on those designer shades
