Route Discussion: Brenner to Rome

Going to undertake this route solo soon! It's a snippet of EuroVelo 7 and so looking forward to it.

Wondering about any tips/reccomendations of things to see along the way? Slightly worried about the bologna -> Florence elevation gain too.

I have planned in 8 cycling days for this – how does that seem?

Also is verona (and/or any other Italian cities) worth detouring to see ?

Thanks!