Pro tip: Avoid traveling in July if you might.

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Or, book a special guided tour of local lemon gardens to taste lemon liqueurs.

Hiking the Path of the Gods trail in Amalfi

A view from the Path of the Gods hiking trail, on the Amalfi Coast.Credit:Courtesy of IC Bellagio

May: Ischia

Ischia is the largest island in the archipelago of the Campania region.

Enjoyoutdoor adventureslike hiking and bike tours inthe UNESCO-designated landscape, punctuated by a traditional lunch at a mountainrifugio.

The sunset views over the city are magical.

A giant papier-mache float representing tigers and the fight of the planet, moves through the streets of Viareggio during the traditional Carnival of Viareggio parade

A giant papier-mâché float moves through the streets of Viareggio during Carnival.Laura Lezza/Getty Images

December: Sicily and Naples

Don’t miss the chance to visit southern Italys Christmas markets.

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Hiking the Path of the Gods trail in Amalfi

Looking out onto the Tyrrhenian Sea in Amalfi.Courtesy of IC Bellagio

People on the beach of La Maddalena Archipelago

Paradise: A natural beach in La Maddalena Archipelago.Courtesy of IC Bellagio

Cobblestone streets of Puglia

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Southern Italy’s Christmas Markets in Sicily

A Christmas market in Sicily.Courtesy of IC Bellagio