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Discover Italy

Discover Italy

Why visit Italy?
Italy offers a blend of ancient history, artistic treasures, and relaxed everyday life, from grand piazzas to quiet hill towns. You experience iconic sights alongside simple pleasures like a stroll, a view, and a well-made coffee.
What to expect
You can explore Rome's ruins and fountains, Milan's fashion and design districts, and mediaeval towns and coastal villages beyond the main cities. Fast trains and regional links make it easy to combine culture, countryside, and coastline in one trip.
Plan your trip
Italy works well for both short city breaks and longer journeys across several regions. It also serves as a convenient gateway for exploring wider Europe by rail or onward flights from major hubs like Rome and Milan.

Top experiences in Italy

Explore ancient Rome

Walk among amphitheatres, forums, and cobbled streets to see how layers of history sit beside lively neighbourhoods.

Admire Vatican-area masterpieces

Spend time with grand architecture, vast plazas, and some of the most celebrated art collections in Europe.

Discover Milan's fashion district

Browse boutiques, design stores, and flagship showrooms in the streets surrounding the city centre.

Enjoy Italy's café culture

Pause at city squares and local bars for coffee or an aperitivo while watching daily life unfold around you.

Stroll along historic piazzas

Join locals and visitors in lively squares framed by churches, fountains, and open-air seating.

Take a day trip to nearby lakes or hills

Use Rome and Milan as bases for easy escapes to lakeside towns or rolling countryside.

Visit grand cathedrals and basilicas

Step inside monumental churches to admire detailed facades, domes, and frescoed interiors.

Enjoy Italian opera and performances

Attend an evening performance in historic theatres to experience Italy's long-standing performing arts tradition.

Experience Italy's way of life

Getting around
High-speed trains quickly link major cities such as Rome and Milan, while regional services and buses reach smaller towns. Within cities, you can rely on metro lines, trams, buses, and plenty of walkable historic centres.
Local life & culture
Daily life often revolves around neighbourhood cafés, local markets, and evening strolls through the streets. You will notice regional differences in architecture, language nuances, and social rhythms between the north, centre, and south.
Where to unwind
You can unwind in landscaped city parks, tree-lined avenues, and landscaped gardens attached to villas and galleries. Further afield, lakes, hillsides, and coastal paths offer calm spaces for walking, cycling, or simply taking in the views.

A taste of Italy

National dishes & specialties
Italy is known for regional pastas, cured meats, cheeses, and simple dishes that highlight local produce. Rome and Milan each bring their own traditional recipes, from rich, hearty plates to lighter rice and vegetable dishes.
Casual & modern dining hubs
Across Italian cities, you will find relaxed trattorias, wine bars, and contemporary bistros serving both classic and modern menus. Street-side counters and neighbourhood spots make it easy to enjoy quick meals or unhurried dinners.
Signature & scenic dining
For memorable meals, you can seek out rooftop terraces, courtyards, and dining rooms overlooking historic landmarks or city skylines. In the wider country, vineyard estates and countryside restaurants pair thoughtfully prepared dishes with expansive views.

Retail therapy in Italy

Malls & lifestyle hubs
In Rome and Milan, central shopping streets and modern malls bring together international labels and Italian designers. You can move easily between larger department stores, boutiques, and multi-brand concept spaces.
Markets & local crafts
Across Italy, open-air markets and small workshops offer leather goods, textiles, stationery, and artisan-made items. Cities like Rome, Milan, and nearby regional towns each showcase a distinct style of craftsmanship and design.
Evening retail scene
In the evening, central shopping streets stay lively as people browse, stroll, and stop for drinks nearby. Illuminated windows and late-opening stores create a relaxed atmosphere for combining shopping with an unhurried night out.

Best time to visit Italy

Peak season: June to August, with average temperatures around 25–30°C (77–86°F) in many cities, bringing warm days and busy sightseeing spots.
Shoulder season: April to May and September to October, with averages of 15–24°C (59–75°F), offering milder weather and a more relaxed feel.
Low season: November to March, with temperatures around 5–13°C (41–55°F) in much of the country, quieter attractions, and cooler, shorter days.

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