Italy Travel Guide
Italy is one of the most loved travel destinations in the world. It is a country of ancient ruins, Renaissance art, colorful coastal villages, rolling vineyards and, of course, some of the best food on the planet.
Most trips start with the big three: Rome, Florence and Venice. But Italy has much more to offer. You can drive along the Amalfi Coast, hike between the villages of Cinque Terre, relax by the shores of Lake Como and explore the hills and wineries of Tuscany.
Whether you are planning your first trip or coming back for more, this guide will help you discover the best places to visit in Italy, when to go, how much it costs and the hidden gems most travelers miss.
Everything you need to know about Italy
Before you pack your bags, read these practical guides. They cover the best time to visit, how much a trip to Italy costs, visas, train travel, renting a car and the local customs every traveler should know.
- Italy Travel Guide for First-Time Visitors
- Best Time to Visit Italy
- How Much Does a Trip to Italy Cost?
- Schengen Visa Guide for Italy
- Train Travel in Italy: Complete Guide
- Best Travel Insurance for Italy
- Renting a Car in Italy: Complete Guide
- 10 Days in Italy: Perfect Itinerary
- Where to Stay in Rome: Best Areas and Hotels
- Colosseum Tickets and Tours: Complete Guide
- Vatican Museums Tickets: Complete Guide
- Best Day Trips from Florence
- Amalfi Coast Boat Tours from Positano
- Best Tuscany Wine Tours
Why Italy Should Be Your Next Trip
Rome is a living open-air museum. Walk inside the Colosseum, throw a coin in the Trevi Fountain, visit the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel and end the day with pasta and gelato in Trastevere.
Florence is the heart of the Renaissance, with Michelangelo’s David and the Uffizi Gallery, while Venice is unlike any other city in the world, with its canals, gondolas and quiet hidden squares. From Florence, the hills of Tuscany, Siena and Pisa are all easy day trips.
The Italian coast is just as beautiful. The Amalfi Coast and Positano offer colorful houses on cliffs above the sea, Cinque Terre has five small fishing villages linked by hiking trails, and the islands of Sicily, Sardinia and Capri are perfect for a summer escape.
And then there is the food. Every region has its own specialties: pizza in Naples, pasta carbonara in Rome, fresh pesto in Liguria and wine in Tuscany. Fast trains connect the main cities, making it easy to see a lot of Italy in one trip.
Best Places to Visit in Italy
From the ruins of Rome and the canals of Venice to the cliffs of the Amalfi Coast and the vineyards of Tuscany, every region of Italy has its own character. Click on a destination below to find what to see, where to stay and the best things to do there.
- Rome
- Venice
- Florence
- Milan
- Amalfi Coast
- Positano
- Cinque Terre
- Lake Como
- Tuscany
- Naples
- Pompeii
- Capri
- Sicily
- Pisa
- Siena
- Verona
- Bologna
- Sardinia
- Dolomites
- Lake Garda
- Sorrento
- Palermo
- Taormina
- Bari
- Matera
- Puglia
- Turin
- San Gimignano
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Practical guides, trip reports and local tips to help you plan the perfect trip to Italy.
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