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Italy Itineraries
Rome
Rome is one of the world’s great cities. Full of historical treasures such as the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, and the Pantheon, this city is well worth a few days of your time, even on the fastest visits to Italy.
In September 2022, we spent four days in Rome and we have plans to add a lot more information to this section of our Italy Travel Guide in the upcoming weeks.

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Biking the Appian Way in Rome

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Where to Eat in Rome: Restaurants, Cheap Eats & Food Tours

Where to Stay in Rome – Best Hotels & Neighborhoods for Your Budget
Tuscany
The list of things to do in Tuscany is wonderfully long. Visit Florence, go wine tasting, tour the vineyards and hill towns, photograph the leaning tower of Pisa, and hike the five colorful towns of the Cinque Terre.
We recently spent 10 days exploring Florence and Tuscany and we will have a lot more information to share in the upcoming months. If you are planning a trip to Tuscany, bookmark this page and refer back to it for more updates.

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San Gimignano: Photo Tour & the Best Things to Do

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Touring the Hill Towns of Tuscany

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Cinque Terre

Hiking the Cinque Terre: What You Need to Know

The Cinque Terre for Budget Travelers
Venice

12 Beautiful Views of Venice (Map, Helpful Tips & Photos)

2 Days in Venice Itinerary: Best Itinerary for First-Time Visitors

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How to Visit St. Mark’s Basilica (+ The Best Skip the Line Tours)

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Where to Stay in Venice: Best Hotels and Neighborhoods for Your Budget
Northern Italy

12 Best Things to do in Verona, Italy

8 Amazing Things to do in Bellagio, Italy

9 Wonderful Things to Do in Sirmione, Lake Garda, Italy

Best Things to Do in Riva del Garda, Lake Garda, Italy

How to Day Trip to Milan from Florence, Venice and the Cinque Terre

How to Plan the Perfect Day Trip to Lake Como

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The Dolomites
In our Dolomites Travel Guide, we have links to all of our articles about the Dolomites. We cover the top hiking trails, the best things to do, how to plan your visit, how to get around, and have lots of suggestions for how to plan your time.
Below are links to a portion of our guides on the Dolomites. You can see all of them in our Dolomites Travel Guide.

15 Epic Day Hikes in the Dolomites (RANKED!!)

Best Things to Do in the Dolomites (With Little to No Hiking)

Best Way to Visit Seceda (with Little to No Hiking)

Croda da Lago Circuit Hike (+ Lago Federa & Forcella Ambrizzola)

How to Hike the Cinque Torri (Map, Photos & Best Viewpoints)

How to Hike the Puez-Odle Altopiano Trail in the Dolomites

How to Hike to Rifugio Averau and Rifugio Nuvolau

How to Hike to the Cadini di Misurina Viewpoint (Map, Photos & Helpful Tips)

How to Plan a Trip to the Dolomites: Things to Know Before You Go

How to Visit Lago di Braies (HELPFUL Tips & Photos)

Tofana-Cortina Cable Car to Cima Tofana & Tofana di Mezzo

Tre Cime di Lavaredo Loop: The Complete Hiking Guide

Ultimate Dolomites Itinerary: Best of the Dolomites from 1 to 10 Days

Ultimate Guide to Lago di Sorapis: Trail Routes, Helpful Tips, & Photos

Where to Stay in the Dolomites 2023: Best Locations & Hotels
Campania (Amalfi Coast & Sorrento)
Campania is the region that is home to Naples, Mount Vesuvius and Pompeii, Sorrento, Capri, and the Amalfi Coast. This area can be visited on a very long day trip from Rome but for the best experience, plan on spending a few nights here.
Like Tuscany and Rome, we spent quite a bit of time in Sorrento and on the Amalfi Coast in 2022 and we will be adding a lot more information to this section in the upcoming months.

10 Epic Things to Do in Capri (+ Map, Photos, Tips)

15 Best Things to Do on the Amalfi Coast of Italy

17 Beautiful Towns on the Amalfi Coast (+Map & Photos)

7 Wonderful Things to Do in Ravello, Italy

Best Way to Get Around the Amalfi Coast: Car, Bus, Boat, or Tour

Driving the Amalfi Coast: What’s It Like & Is It a Good Idea?

How to Travel from Rome to Sorrento, Capri & the Amalfi Coast

How to Visit Pompeii when Traveling Between Rome and Sorrento

How to Visit the Blue Grotto (and is It Worth It?)

Path of the Gods Hike: Photos, Map, Stats & Helpful Tips

Sorrento & the Amalfi Coast in October | Weather & What to Expect

Three Days in Sorrento, Italy

Top 10 Things to do in Positano, Amalfi Coast, Italy
Umbria

16 Wonderful Things to Do in Assisi (+ Helpful Tips & Map)

One Day in Assisi, Italy: Walking Tour of the Historic City Center
Puglia

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15 Amazing Things to Do in Alberobello (With Photos & Helpful Tips)

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Basilicata
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Best Things to Do in San Marino, Europe’s Most Underrated Destination

Racing IRONMAN Italy Emilia-Romagna
Europe Travel Inspiration & Practical Info
Do you dream of visiting world-class cities like Paris, Barcelona, or Venice? Or would you rather hike the Alps, go on a scenic train ride, explore the beautiful beaches and coastal towns in southern Europe, visit fairytale towns and castles, island hop in Greece, or go on an unforgettable road trip in northern Europe?
In this article we list 25 ways to spend one week in Europe.

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Top Experiences in Italy
Renaissance Art. See the works of Leonardo DaVinci, Michelangelo, and Raphael. With world-class art museums such as the Uffizi Gallery in Florence and the Borghese Museum in Rome, getting at least a peak at some of these masterpieces is not to be missed. A word of advice: during the high season, book your tickets in advance.
Cruise the Canals of Venice. Whether by gondola or vaporetto, drifting through the canals of Venice is an iconic Italian experience.
Hike the Cinque Terre. Spend one day hiking through the five towns of the Cinque Terre. It is a fabulous hike and what's better than refueling at each town with fresh fruit, gelato, pasta, and wine?
Visit the Blue Grotto in Capri. We weren't sure if this one was worth it, but once we did it, we loved it.
Visit the Vatican. The Vatican Museum is another "must-see" when visiting Italy. Definitely book your tickets in advance (this can literally save waiting in line for hours) and expect HUGE crowds during the summer months.
Climb the towers in Florence. The Duomo is the most popular tower to climb in Florence, but the Campanile was our favorite. Florence is a gorgeous city and the towers give some of the best vantage points.
Lake Como. Located in northern Italy, come here for alpine vistas and to visit the villas on the water. Lake Como is virtually deserted during the winter months, so plan to visit between March and October.
Verona. This underrated city is one of our favorite spots in Italy. What a gorgeous city to explore.
Pompeii. This ancient city was destroyed by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 A.D. Pompeii is one of Italy's most visited sights. The ash that covered the city preserved the streets, buildings, and even the bodies of those people unable to flee the eruption. Walking through Pompeii is like walking through history.
The Dolomites. The Dolomites were our favorite part of Italy. The hiking was epic, the scenery was stunning, and we loved the Austria meets Italy vibe.
Tour the Hill Towns of Tuscany. Tuscany is packed with quaint, hillside towns. Walk the cobblestoned lanes, dine on delicious Italian food, go on wine tastings, and go shopping. You could spend a week in Tuscany, visiting a new town every day.
See DaVinci's "Last Supper" in Milan. Tickets for a 15 minute viewing sell out weeks in advance, so this is an activity that needs to be planned ahead of time, but it's worth it. Visiting Milan can be done as a day trip and seeing the "Last Supper" can easily fit into your itinerary.
Visit the Greek Ruins in Sicily. Some of the best Greek temples in the world, even better than those found in Greece, can be found in Sicily. Some of these ruins date back to the 5th century B.C.!
The Amalfi Coast. The Amalfi Coast is labeled as one of the most scenic drives in the world. It's beautiful, it's filled with hair pin turns, and some people call it a "white-knuckle" ride. Come see for yourself.
The Leaning Tower of Pisa. Do you think the Leaning Tower of Pisa is too touristy? Maybe. But it's a quick visit and it can easily be seen as a day trip from Florence or on your way to the Cinque Terre.
Visit Sardinia. This rugged island is home to long, sandy beaches, prehistoric sites, and colorful coastal towns. The mountainous interior of the island is a hiking paradise, where you can visit one of the deepest gorges in Europe and the highest sand dunes in Europe.
Visit Puglia. Puglia, also called Apulia, geographically is the “heel” of Italy. What brings most visitors to this part of Italy is the town of Alberobello and its white-washed conical huts. But you can also find colorful coastal towns, national parks, and stunning coastal cliffs.
How Many Days Do You Need in Italy?
At minimum, plan on spending 7 days in Italy. This gives you just enough time to visit two cities and do a day trip or two.
For the best experience, plan on spending 10 days in Italy. This gives you enough time to visit three cities (Rome, Florence and Venice) or several regions of Italy (Amalfi Coast, Rome, and Tuscany).
With even more time, you can tour Italy’s highlights or immerse yourself in one or two regions.
If you only have a few days in Italy, we recommend choosing one city and doing day trips from here.
Best Time to Visit Italy
Spring and fall are generally the best times to visit Italy. During these two seasons, the weather is great for sightseeing and crowds can be a little lower than the summer months.
July and August are the hottest months of the year and visitation is at its highest. During this time, the weather is generally warm/hot with sunny skies, but expect big crowds and higher prices for hotels.
Rainfall picks up in the fall, especially around Rome, the Amalfi Coast, and southern Italy. But crowds also lessen at this time.
Winter can be cold, especially in northern Italy, but if you want to visit Italy without the crowds, this is the best time go (aside from holidays such as Christmas and New Years).
Spring is a beautiful time to visit Italy, with warming weather and blooming flowers. May is one of the best months to visit Italy, with great weather for sightseeing and crowds not yet at peak levels.