We will be attending the Terra Madre Salone del Gusto in September. Following this, we plan on touring in N Italy. Between Firenza, the Hill Towns, Milan, Trieste, and the other places, I am certain we can find plenty of things to do.
Our plans tentatively involve Padua (botanical garden, university, St Anthony), Siena, Firenze, Verona, Genoa, Milano. We may not get to all of these, but Firenza and Milan are pretty much certain. Perhaps a hill town or so as well. Genoa is probably lowest on the list.
We enjoy museums, wine, modest hikes, just strolling around.
Any thoughts or "must not miss" things in that list?