u/Noodlemeteor

I have a last minute work trip to Rome next week. I fly in on Saturday and leave on Sunday morning giving me about a week. I’ll be in Rome until Wednesday evening but have Wednesday to Sunday open. I’ll be flying out of either Rome, Venice or Milan. Where should my second locations be?

I want to avoid heavy crowds, get lots of good (vegetarian) food, and possibly spend some time at the beach or on a boat. I’ll be going with my partner who hasn’t been to Italy before. I’d like to not be unbearably hot but can handle up to 35 C. I can drive but am used to North American roads. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Some areas I’ve looked at: Calgiari, Ortigia, Naples, Venice, Ischia.