Long Weekend in Italy - Suggestions...

[TwistingMyMelon]

Looking to take the missues away for her birthday, she likes the look of Italy and I absolutely love italian food and coffee, I could eat Pizza , Pasta and any other Italian dishes ten times a day every day! Suddenly realised I haven't actually been to Italy since I was a kid!

Probably would want to spend 3/4 nights, our 2 x teenage kids might come as well

Just finished watching Rick Steins long weekend in Bologna and Palermo, both look of interest, so does Naples, Turn and Milan. Not too keen on Venice, otherwise flexible

Not looking to spend mega money, so budget is a concern, otherwise just looking to experience good food and sight seeing

Spent my 20s exploring European cities, so happy to go off the beaten track and try new things, don't fancy anything too stereotypical or cliched.

Any suggestions of Italian cities/ideas/experience most welcome..Thanks in advance

[TwistingMyMelon]

Cheers for all the suggestions so far, even if we dont use them this time, hopefully there will be more

Not too keen on hiring a car, as fancy chilling out from driving (ironic on a car site!)

Misses has a vague interest in cars, so car museums arent too bad a shout!

[TwistingMyMelon]

Thanks again for all the great suggestions, much appreciated