Things to do in Annecy: two days between the old town and lake
Plan two days in Annecy with the old town, Palais de l’Île, castle and lakeside walks, plus realistic choices for a cruise or a short greenway bike ride.
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Bath in two days: Roman history, Georgian streets and riverside walks
Spend two days in Bath visiting the Roman Baths, Abbey, Pulteney Bridge and Royal Crescent, with museum choices, a walkable route and practical booking advice.
Things to do in Bergamo: two days in the upper and lower city
Explore Bergamo in two days with Città Alta, Piazza Vecchia, the Venetian walls, Accademia Carrara and San Vigilio, with clear funicular and route advice.
Things to do in Bilbao: two days from the Guggenheim to the old town
Explore Bilbao in two days with the Guggenheim, riverside walks, Casco Viejo, Azkuna Zentroa and Artxanda, with practical museum and pintxo planning.
Bologna in two days: porticoes, market lanes and San Luca
Plan two days in Bologna with a walk through the historic centre, time for local food and a separate San Luca outing, plus practical routes and booking tips.
Bordeaux in two days: old-town lanes, the Garonne and wine culture
Plan a two-day Bordeaux visit around Saint-Pierre, the Garonne and Chartrons, with a choice of Cité du Vin or city museums and practical car-free travel advice.
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