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Discover Italy

Discover Italy

Why visit Italy?

Italy blends ancient history, art, and fashion with dramatic coastlines and rolling countryside, offering you grand cities, charming hill towns, and a unique sense of style.

What to expect

From the ruins and piazzas of Rome to Milan's design districts and the lakes and coasts beyond, you find vibrant streets, layered history, and diverse regional character in every direction.

Plan your trip

Use Rome and Milan as gateways to explore Italy's regions, or to connect onwards across Europe by rail or air, tailoring your journey from quick city breaks to extended countrywide adventures.

Top experiences in Italy

Explore ancient Rome

Walk between the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Pantheon, linking iconic landmarks with lively neighbourhoods and elegant cafés.

Stroll Rome's piazzas and fountains

Wander from Piazza Navona to the Spanish Steps and Trevi Fountain, soaking in street life, sculptures, and sunset views.

Discover Milan's fashion and design districts

Browse flagship boutiques around the Quadrilatero della Moda and visit contemporary design spaces, galleries, and showrooms.

Visit Milan Cathedral and Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II

Climb to the Duomo's rooftop terraces, then step into the grand glass-roofed Galleria for a mix of history and high-end shopping.

Day trips to Italy's northern lakes

Use Milan as your base to reach Lake Como or Lake Garda, where lakeside promenades meet alpine views and elegant villas.

Discover Vatican City museums and gardens

Spend unhurried time among masterpieces in the Vatican Museums and explore peaceful courtyards and gardens nearby.

Experience Italy's café culture

Pause often at local cafés and bars, watching daily life unfold over a quick espresso or a leisurely drink in the square.

Experience Italy's way of life

Getting around

High-speed trains link Rome, Milan, and other major cities efficiently, while regional rail and coaches reach smaller towns, and local public transport and walking are ideal within historic centres.

Local life & culture

Life in Italy often revolves around lively streets, neighbourhood squares, and strong local identities, from Rome's classic boulevards to Milan's creative districts and cultural events.

Where to unwind

Relax in Rome's landscaped parks and villas, seek calm in Milan's canalside neighbourhoods or nearby countryside, and enjoy coastal or lakeside escapes a short journey from both cities.

A taste of Italy

National dishes & specialties

Across Italy, pasta, risotto, cured meats, cheeses, and pastries change character from region to region, with Rome and Milan each offering distinctive local traditions and specialities.

Casual & modern dining hubs

In Rome and Milan you find relaxed trattorias, contemporary bistros, cafés, and bars, offering convenient all-day dining and a wide range of regional and international flavours.

Signature & scenic dining

Choose rooftop terraces in Rome, design-led restaurants in Milan, or countryside and lakeside venues near both cities for memorable meals with striking urban or natural views.

Retail therapy in Italy

Malls & lifestyle hubs

Milan offers luxury flagships and department stores near the Duomo and fashion quadrilateral, while Rome combines historic shopping streets with modern malls and lifestyle centres.

Markets & local crafts

Seek artisan crafts, leather goods, and design pieces in neighbourhood markets and boutiques across Rome and Milan, as well as in nearby towns known for long-standing craftsmanship.

Evening retail scene

After dark, shopping streets in central Rome and Milan stay lively, with illuminated windows, late-opening stores in key districts, and plenty of cafés and bars for breaks between browsing.

Best time to visit Italy

Spring (April to June) is a shoulder season, with mild temperatures around 15–24°C (59–75°F), blooming parks, and generally comfortable sightseeing conditions. Summer (July to August) is the peak season, with warmer weather around 25–32°C (77–90°F), busier attractions, and extended evening hours in many cities. Autumn and winter (September to March) are a mix of shoulder and low season, with approximately 8–22°C (46–72°F) in early autumn and cooler conditions from November, fewer crowds, and a calmer pace in major destinations.

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