Group an ancient city with a mountain or rural area, leaving a transition day in between. This way, there's room to handle altitude, weather, and light.
Don't underestimate the map
The seemingly short distance might take up the entire afternoon. Besides the kilometers, it's even more important to ask how the transfer actually feels.
Starting from the morning market
The morning market quickly tells you about the seasons, ingredients, and local rhythm. It's better to be the first activity than rushing to the observation deck.