Easter Monday 2022: where to go and what to do

What is the best way to spend Easter Monday
We want to satisfy everyone by offering a range of alternative solutions.
Ladies and Gentlemen, here are some tips for spending Easter Monday in Italy in the Northern, Central and Southern regions: from the places to visit in a camper to the things to do if it rains , or if you really don’t want to binge on food. ..

Destinations for Easter Monday in Northern Italy

1 – Milan and surroundings – Lombardy
Italian capital of fashion, Milan is a city with infinite proposals for all tastes. Teens, families, couples, art, nature or fun lovers! With Milan you are on the safe side.

Tradition has it that you have a picnic in Parco Sempione or the Montanelli Gardens , but if you want to move around the capital for a moment, there will be no lack of alternative solutions: festivals, events, and if time permits, a walk nearby. of Lake Como is always a good idea …

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• What to do : day at the Sempione Park or the Montanelli Gardens (classic solution), visit to museums or excursions in the Lombard surroundings in search of festivals and events, such as the collective Pic-Nic at the Torba Monastery
• Where to sleep: hotels and b & b from € 58.00 per night – see the offers
• Flight + hotel Easter Monday weekend (4 days / 3 nights) : from € 349.00 per person – discover the offer
• Card, ticket and recommended tour: Ticket for Duomo and Terraces Tour with guide of Leonardo’s Last Supper

2 – Bergamo and surroundings – Lombardy
In the main towns of the province, the day of open castles is generally scheduled . Similar events are also organized in the other northern regions.
If you prefer to stay in the city, there are still many green areas ideal for picnics or walks.
Bergamo too, like Milan, is not far from the major lakes (Lake Garda, Lake Como or Lake Iseo).

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• What to do : a tour in the Upper Bergamo certainly, without missing some obligatory stops such as the city walls or the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore. If you have time, in less than an hour you can reach Lecco, Como and Lake Garda
• Where to sleep: hotels and b & b from € 56.00 per night – see the offers
• Flight + hotel Easter Monday weekend (4 days / 3 nights) : from € 350.00 per person – discover the offer
• Recommended cards, tickets and tours: Guided excursion to the upper city tour in Franciacorta with wine tasting

3 – Trento and surroundings – Trentino Alto Adige
Another solution is the capital of Trentino, ideal for those who love mountain landscapes and days spent in the midst of natural parks !
Between Trento, the Valle dei Laghi and all the castles in the surrounding area, there is fun to be had!
Once again, Lake Garda is the protagonist in the surroundings: if you can’t resist the temptation of a stroll along the lakefront, Riva del Garda is just 50 km away.

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• What to do : on the occasion of the Easter holidays, the castles in the surrounding area open: Buonconsigli, Thun, Castel Stenico and Castel Beseno. Even the Castello di Avio opens its doors for Easter Monday!
• Where to sleep: Hotels and b & b from € 60.00 per night – look at the offers
• Flight + hotel Easter Monday weekend (4 days / 3 nights) : from € 369.00 per person – discover the offer
• Recommended cards, tickets and tours: City walking tour One day excursion to the Dolomites

4 – Bologna, Parma and surroundings – Emilia Romagna
Bologna is a bit like the center of the world. The city is beautiful, ideal for walking around. If that weren’t enough, in the blink of an eye you can get anywhere you want!
There is certainly no shortage of alternatives in Parma. One of the most flourishing centers of Emilia Romagna is prepared in grand style, and with all the corollary of the villages and hamlets of the province : from Bardi, Fontanellato, Santa Maria del Piano, Salsomaggiore and so on and so forth!
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• What to do : in Bologna the custom and the picnic in San Luca on the lawn. The alternative is a picnic at the Castello di Monteveglio and in the Valsamoggia. But then you will find as many festivals as you want! In Parma, outings by bicycle, picnics, guided tours in the historic center. The Castle opens its doors in Bardi, with historic markets and activities for young and old. Also in Traversetolo a medieval Easter with figures, fire eaters, jugglers and games for children
• Where to sleep: hotels and b & b from € 60.00 per night – see the offers
• Flight + hotel Easter Monday weekend (4 days / 3 nights) : from € 380.00 per person – discover the offer
• Card, ticket and recommended tour: private tour with local guide half day excursion to Ravenna

5 – Udine and surroundings – Friuli Venezia Giulia

Here the snow season is still in vogue , should anyone want to reach the snowy peaks. For others, Udine and its surroundings reserve a lot of activities for all tastes!
In the city the civic museums open their doors, in the surroundings the Fusine lakes offer a truly unique set for your Easter Monday picnic!
Alternatively, you can go to the mountains between the Carnic Alps and the Julian Pre-Alps.

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• What to do : the civic museums open in Udine, you could take advantage of them for a visit. The surroundings are fantastic: in Torlano di Nimis there is a party among the vineyards of Mount Bernadia and on the shores of the Fusine lakes there is a picnic with egg hunts!
• Where to sleep: hotels and b & b from € 55.00 per night – see the offers
• Flight + hotel Easter Monday weekend (4 days / 3 nights) : from € 394.00 per person – discover the offer

Destinations for Easter Monday in Central Italy

1 – Volterra and surroundings – Tuscany
Equally fascinating is Volterra’s “homage of Spring” in the province of Pisa, in which flag-wavers pay homage to the “return of light” by showing off their skills in the streets of the historic center.
Furthermore, the location is excellent for out-of-town excursions in the surrounding area: less than 50 km away is Siena and less than 30 San Gimignano and the Val d’Elsa.

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• What to do : Historical parade and Spring Tribute in the morning, then guided tours of historic Volterra, to discover the Etruscan roots, and excursions to the symbolic places of local craftsmanship
• Where to sleep: hotels and b & b from € 36.00 per night – see the offers
• Flight + hotel Easter Monday weekend (4 days / 3 nights) : from € 419.00 per person – discover the offer
• Recommended cards, tickets and tours: Evening tour of Volterra One day tour of San Gimignano and Volterra

2 – Rome and surroundings – Lazio
The capital is always the capital, and offers sensational activities every day of the year … let alone Easter Monday! For picnics lovers , there is certainly no shortage of green areas, as well as the most chic solutions for those who want to be pampered. In the surroundings and in the neighboring provinces, spring is blossoming and there are lots of activities for young and old!

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• What to do : many museums open their doors, if you love cultural visits, it’s a great opportunity. Alternatively, if you have children and teenagers, you can go to Rainbow Magic Land. Excursions around
  Lake Canterno, in the province of Frosinone, a small natural paradise, Villa Gregoriana in Tivoli, open to the public for picnics, and Lake Bolsena, in the province of Viterbo, for a “total relaxation” Easter Monday!
• Where to sleep: hotels and b & b from € 57.00 per night – see the offers
• Flight + hotel Easter Monday weekend (4 days / 3 nights) : from € 314.00 per person – discover the offer
• Card, ticket and recommended tour: Excursion to Tivoli with a visit to Villa d’Este and Villa Adriana, Colosseum and Roman Forum

3 – Umbrian villages
From Perugia to Assisi, Gubbio, Spello , the Umbrian proposal in terms of villages is second to none. And you know, in these villages the party atmosphere is always special!
Furthermore, the geography of the region lends itself well, thanks to an important naturalistic component and the proximity of Lake Trasimeno !

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• What to do : Picnic on the lakefront, for those who want to combine the tradition of a picnic in an exceptional location. Trekking lovers will be able to “climb” Mount Subasio in the footsteps of the path of San Francesco. If you feel like nature, you can go to the border towards the Frasassi Caves or picnic on the Alviano Lake. Finally, if you want to stay “in the city”, in Spoleto concerts, music and tastings are a go-go!
• Where to sleep: hotels and b & b from € 45.00 per night – see the offers
• Flight + hotel Easter Monday weekend (4 days / 3 nights) : from € 374.00 per person – discover the offer
• Recommended cards, tickets and tours: Picnic in Assisi with wine tasting Tour of the Umbrian villages: Cascia, Norcia and Marmore Falls

4 – Lucca and Garfagnana – Tuscany
One of the most beautiful provinces and areas of the boot, with exciting food and wine tours . Tuscany, once again, invites us to celebrate the Monday of the Angel among lakes, castles and, of course, a mouth-watering gastronomic proposal!

• What to do : in the Garfagnana Valley the lakes invade, with Pentecosis in the front row. Alternatively, a picnic at the Mont’Alfonso Fortress, picnic in the parks or stay and lunch in a farmhouse
• Where to sleep: hotels and b & b from € 45.00 per night – see the offers
• Flight + hotel Easter Monday weekend (4 days / 3 nights) : from € 386.00 per person – discover the offer
• Recommended cards, tickets and tours: Excursion to the Garfagnana hills from Lucca

Destinations for Easter Monday in Southern Italy

1 – Amalfi Coast and Cilento Valley – Campania
Wondering what to do in Campania near Naples
Think for example of the breathtaking beauty of the Amalfi Coast and the naturalistic opportunities of the Cilento Park … from trekking to climbing, up to at the classic picnic, lots of activities await you!

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• What to do : Trekking, mountain biking, horseback riding or donkey rides in the Cilento Valley, as well as an equipped area and a play area for children. For young people, the La Grotta di Palinuro disco organizes Easter Monday happy hours by the pool. In Salerno many shows and open-air city concerts are organized. In the province, the area of ​​the Calore river, between Serre and Campagna, is dotted with equipped and well-kept picnic areas: ideal for a picnic in the greenery and relaxation!
• Where to sleep: hotels and b & b from € 49.00 per night – see the offers
• Flight + hotel Easter Monday weekend (4 days / 3 nights) : from € 302.00 per person – discover the offer
• Recommended cards, tickets and tours: Day trip to the Amalfi Coast from Sorrento Amalfi Coast and Pompeii tour from Rome

2 – Vesuvius, Pompeii and Caserta – Campania
Even lovers of history and art have bread for their teeth. Pompeii and Caserta, with their surroundings and their historical heritage, are ideal destinations for trips with the whole family. Perfect destinations to combine Campania flavors and historical excursions !

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• What to do : It is in fact possible to visit the excavations of Pompeii (exceptionally open to the public for the occasion), or the wonderful Royal Palace of Caserta. If you love villages, Caserta Vecchia is the top as green areas or traditional taverns! finally, Vesuvius offers a series of itineraries between green areas and paths
• Where to sleep: hotels and b & b from € 51.00 per night – see the offers
• Flight + hotel Easter Monday weekend (4 days / 3 nights) : from € 241.00 per person – discover the offer
• Card, ticket and recommended tour: Half day excursion to Pompeii from Naples or Sorrento Private tour of Pompeii with an archaeologist Vesuvius excursion and tour from Naples

3 – Palermo and surroundings – Sicily
Even in Sicily there is no shortage of fabulous pearls. In the surroundings of Palermo we recommend Mondello and Cefalu , seaside resorts not to be missed. Also in the Province of Palermo is Prizzi , a town where the traditional “Ballu di li Diavoli” is held on the occasion of Easter.

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• What to do : classic picnic in the green areas of the city: the Favorita park, the Foro Italico. The top and the park of the Bosco di Ficuzza, near Corleone. For an out-of-town excursion, if the temperatures are pleasant, nearby Mondello or the delightful Cefalu are ideal for young and old. And if we miss a dip …
• Where to sleep: hotels and b & b from € 47.00 per night – see the offers
• Flight + hotel Easter Monday weekend (4 days / 3 nights) : from € 309.00 per person – discover the offer
• Card, ticket and recommended tour: Tour of Palermo with a local guide Walking tour between street food and history Half day excursion to Monreale and Cefalu

4 – Trapani and surroundings – Sicily
From the parts of Trapani nothing is really missing. Archaeological areas such as Selinunte and Segesta, medieval villages such as Erice and Salemi, and even naturalistic areas such as Bosco d’Alcamo, Lago Arancio, the Riserva dei Gorghi Tondi.

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• What to do : generally the time here is generous: take advantage of it for a walk through history at the Archaeological Park of Selinunte or Segesta, perhaps with lunch on the seafront. If you love picnics, there are so many nature reserves. For excursions to nearby towns, we recommend Erice and Marsala: here you can visit the Saline Reserve and the Stagnone Lagoon, and choose from the many farmhouses in the surrounding area.
• Where to sleep: hotels and b & b from € 44.00 per night – see the offers
• Flight + hotel Easter Monday weekend (4 days / 3 nights) : from € 412.00 per person – discover the offer
• Recommended cards, tickets and tours: Guided excursion to Segesta, Erice and Saline di Trapani

Where to go in Camper
Trips out of town are a great classic, like picnics and big meat binges. And if you have an objectively fantastic vehicle like the Camper, a really nice tour on four wheels is an ideal solution.
Whether it’s a trip with family or friends, little changes! Here are three interesting itineraries to consider:

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1. Courmayeur in Valle d’Aosta :
   The small town is a magnificent place for a trip by camper. On Easter Monday it is possible to visit the city markets with local handicraft products and artifacts.
2. Urbania in the Marches :
   In the Marches there is the beautiful town of Urbania, where the traditional game “Punta e Cul” is held, a fight with hard-boiled eggs in which the winner is whoever manages to keep their egg intact. The children will certainly have fun.
3. Scicli in Sicily :
   The Easter celebrations are absolutely felt in the beautiful Scicli, a town in the province of Ragusa in Sicily. It is an excellent solution to attend the traditional Easter Sunday procession in which a crowd of boys takes possession of the statue of Omu Vivu and raises it carrying it on their shoulders through the streets of the town. On Easter Monday, on the other hand, you can travel by camper to the municipalities of the Val di Noto, to discover precious baroque testimonies, recognized as humanitarian heritage by Unesco.

What to do if it rains
And if bad weather gets in the way
Here are 5 interesting ideas to consider if it rains on Easter Monday .

1. Visit Exhibitions and Museums
2. Shopping in large shopping centers
3. Watch a movie in the cinema
4. Enjoying a lunch at the Agriturismo
5. Relax in a thermal center or in a SPA