This image captures a breathtaking sunset over the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy, with the iconic silhouette of Santa Maria della Salute basilica.

A Destination Travel Guide for

Italy

  • Language

    Italian

  • Power

    230V, Plug C/F/L

  • Sim Card

    Lycamobile

  • Currency

    1 USD = 0.931 EUR

Introduction

Beauty is in the details, in lovable Italy! It’s the skip in the step of an old Italian grandpa, after his morning espresso. In the stringy mozzarella, as it falls off the perfect Italian pizza. In the beaming smile of the Vespa driver, as he drives over the Tuscan hills, through fields of sunflowers. All these beautiful details create an atmosphere that leaves travelers falling deeply in love with Italy.

The incredibly well-preserved history of Italy is what makes the country unique. Rome still looks almost exactly as it did thousands of years ago! Walking the same path as the Romans did all that time ago is indeed a unique way to be a part of history. But Rome isn’t the only city worth visiting. Admire magical, floating Venice, from a gondola, absorbing the romantic personality of the town. Alternatively, watch as the sun changes the colors of the marble, as it hits the cathedral of Florence.

What to See

You could visit Italy a hundred times and never repeat the same itinerary. It is near impossible to narrow down a country with as rich and storied back story as Italy to a top 10 list, much less a top 3 like I generally use in these destination overviews. So I’ve decided to narrow it to 3 regions.

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  • A picturesque coastal village with colorful buildings, a small marina with boats, clear blue sea, and a green hillside under a bright sunny sky.

    Italian Riviera

    Cinque Terre, Genoa, Savona

    This northern coastal region is home to stunning villages perched high on cliffsides overlooking the sparkling Mediterranean. Easily accessible by train, don’t miss this region.

  • An aerial view of Florence's iconic Duomo with its large dome and surrounding terracotta-roofed buildings, set against a backdrop of distant hills and blue sky.

    Tuscany

    Florence, Siena, Pisa

    Wine country, birthplace of the Renaissance, and idyllic Italian countryside – Florence is my favorite region of Italy. It also is the ancestral home of the family of my stepmother – tough life!

  • A spiraling double-helix staircase with intricate railings, viewed from above, with people ascending and descending, and others gathering at the base.

    Rome

    The Capital City

    All roads lead to Rome and so do most itineraries. You can’t visit Italy without stopping in her stunning capital. Whether you love the food, the culture, or its ancient history, Rome has it all.

The incredibly well-preserved history of Italy is what makes the country unique. Rome still looks almost exactly as it did thousands of years ago! Walking the same path as the Romans did all that time ago is indeed a unique way to be a part of history. But Rome isn’t the only city worth visiting. Admire magical, floating Venice, from a gondola, absorbing the romantic personality of the town. Alternatively, watch as the sun changes the colors of the marble, as it hits the cathedral of Florence.

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When to Visit

Beauty is in the details, in lovable Italy! It’s the skip in the step of an old Italian grandpa, after his morning espresso. In the stringy mozzarella, as it falls off the perfect Italian pizza. In the beaming smile of the Vespa driver, as he drives over the Tuscan hills, through fields of sunflowers. All these beautiful details create an atmosphere that leaves travelers falling deeply in love with Italy.

The incredibly well-preserved history of Italy is what makes the country unique. Rome still looks almost exactly as it did thousands of years ago! Walking the same path as the Romans did all that time ago is indeed a unique way to be a part of history. But Rome isn’t the only city worth visiting. Admire magical, floating Venice, from a gondola, absorbing the romantic personality of the town. Alternatively, watch as the sun changes the colors of the marble, as it hits the cathedral of Florence.

Beauty is in the details, in lovable Italy! It’s the skip in the step of an old Italian grandpa, after his morning espresso. In the stringy mozzarella, as it falls off the perfect Italian pizza. In the beaming smile of the Vespa driver, as he drives over the Tuscan hills, through fields of sunflowers. All these beautiful details create an atmosphere that leaves travelers falling deeply in love with Italy.

The incredibly well-preserved history of Italy is what makes the country unique. Rome still looks almost exactly as it did thousands of years ago! Walking the same path as the Romans did all that time ago is indeed a unique way to be a part of history. But Rome isn’t the only city worth visiting. Admire magical, floating Venice, from a gondola, absorbing the romantic personality of the town. Alternatively, watch as the sun changes the colors of the marble, as it hits the cathedral of Florence.

Costs

The incredibly well-preserved history of Italy is what makes the country unique. Rome still looks almost exactly as it did thousands of years ago! Walking the same path as the Romans did all that time ago is indeed a unique way to be a part of history. But Rome isn’t the only city worth visiting. Admire magical, floating Venice, from a gondola, absorbing the romantic personality of the town. Alternatively, watch as the sun changes the colors of the marble, as it hits the cathedral of Florence.

Photos

  • An old European town with terracotta rooftops, featuring a prominent bell tower. Cloudy skies loom overhead, suggesting a large, historic, picturesque setting.
  • This black and white image captures a view of St. Mark's Square in Venice from under an archway, featuring the campanile and basilica.
  • A cozy bookshop, Acqua Alta, with an open door leading to a canal where a red boat is moored. Shelves with books line the walls inside.
  • A beautiful sunset with golden and blue hues over a serene lagoon where multiple gondolas are moored to wooden poles, with an historic building in the background.
  • A person walks by brightly colored houses with closed shutters and laundry hanging outside under a clear blue sky.
  • A canal lined with colorful houses under a clear sky. Boats are moored alongside, and people stroll beside the water. It resembles Burano, Venice.
  • A picturesque canal in Burano, Venice, with colorful plastered buildings, a clear blue sky, and a small boat moored to a stone dock.
  • An aerial view of Florence's iconic Duomo with its large dome and surrounding terracotta-roofed buildings, set against a backdrop of distant hills and blue sky.
  • A colorful coastal village with multi-colored houses stacked on a hillside overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, featuring a small harbor with boats and visitors.
  • This image shows the upper part of the Leaning Tower of Pisa against a clear blue sky, emphasizing its cylindrical structure and leaning posture.
  • The image shows the Florence Cathedral with its iconic red dome silhouetted against a sunset, with blue to orange gradient skies and distant mountains.
  • The image captures a stunning sunset with rich orange hues over a river flowing through a historic city, reflecting light through multiple arched bridges.
  • A spiraling double-helix staircase with intricate railings, viewed from above, with people ascending and descending, and others gathering at the base.
  • The image captures a stunning sunset in Venice with an orange sky, illuminating the domed Santa Maria della Salute church and the Grand Canal.
  • A picturesque coastal village with colorful buildings, a small marina with boats, clear blue sea, and a green hillside under a bright sunny sky.