Sun-drenched coastlines, renaissance masterpieces, and timeless dolce vita
Italy is an intoxicating sensory celebration of art, architecture, rolling Tuscan vineyards, and unmatched culinary heritage. From Rome’s eternal Colosseum to the dramatic cliffside pastel villages of the Amalfi Coast and the gondola-lined canals of Venice, every corner of Italy inspires wonder.
Editor’s Pick: May to June & September to October (Golden Mediterranean Shoulder Seasons)
Sunny with blooming wildflowers
Fewer lines and better deals.
Schengen Area rules apply. 90-day tourist entry for most western passport holders.
Frecciarossa and Italo high-speed trains connect Rome, Florence, Milan, and Venice in under 2 hours.
$110 – $260 USD.
Very safe; keep an eye out for pickpockets in crowded metro stations and tourist squares.
Order cappuccino strictly in the morning; pay for coffee at the cash register before sipping at the counter.