Italy brings together ancient cities, art-filled galleries, and dramatic coastlines, offering history, style, and easy-going daily life in one trip.
Discover Italy
Discover Italy
Why visit Italy?
What to expect
From Rome's grand piazzas to Milan's fashion districts and the lakes and countryside beyond, you will find a blend of culture, design, and relaxed café culture.
Plan your trip
Use Rome and Milan as your gateways to explore wider Italy, with fast trains and regional links connecting you to hill towns, wine regions, and coastal escapes.
Top experiences in Italy
Explore ancient Rome
Walk among the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill, where monumental ruins bring the story of the Roman Empire to life.
Admire Rome's fountains and piazzas
Stroll between the Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona, and the Spanish Steps, pausing at cafés and gelaterias along cobbled streets.
Discover Milan's Duomo and Galleria
Climb to the rooftop terraces of Milan's cathedral, then browse elegant boutiques beneath the glass-vaulted Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II.
Day trip to the Italian lakes
From Milan, take an easy journey to Lake Como or Lake Garda for lakeside promenades, villa gardens, and mountain views.
Visit world-class museums
See masterpieces in Rome's Capitoline Museums and Galleria Borghese, or explore Milan's museums dedicated to art, design, and science.
Enjoy Italy's café culture
Stand at the bar for a quick espresso or linger outdoors with a drink and watch local life flow through the streets and squares.
Experience Italian football
Catch a match in Rome or Milan to feel the atmosphere in historic stadiums and see how passionately locals follow their teams.
Experience Italy's way of life
Getting around
High-speed trains link Rome, Milan, and other major cities efficiently, while regional trains and buses connect towns, villages, and coastal resorts for easy multi-stop itineraries.
Local life & culture
You will notice a strong sense of neighbourhood life, from evening strolls in city centres to weekly markets and local festivals that highlight regional traditions and style.
Where to unwind
Relax in leafy city parks, lakeside promenades, and coastal walks, or retreat to countryside hills and mountain trails for quiet views and fresh air.
A taste of Italy
National dishes & specialties
Sample pasta and wood-fired pizzas in Rome, rich risottos and refined cuisine in Milan, and discover how each region has its own distinct recipes and flavours.
Casual & modern dining hubs
Both Rome and Milan offer casual trattorias, modern bistros, and lively wine bars where you can enjoy shared plates, quick bites, and contemporary takes on classic recipes.
Signature & scenic dining
Book a table on rooftop terraces in Rome or design-forward restaurants in Milan to pair Italian cuisine with historic skylines and city lights.
Retail therapy in Italy
Malls & lifestyle hubs
In Milan and Rome you will find major shopping streets, department stores, and lifestyle districts that showcase international brands alongside Italian designers.
Markets & local crafts
Browse Rome's neighbourhood markets and Milan's design districts for leather goods, handmade accessories, and unique homeware created by local artisans.
Evening retail scene
After dark, central streets in Rome and Milan stay lively, with illuminated storefronts, late-opening boutiques, and plenty of cafés and bars for a break between shops.
Best time to visit Italy
Peak season runs from June to August, when much of Italy is warm to hot, with averages around 25–30°C (77–86°F) in cities like Rome and Milan, and long daylight hours. Shoulder season covers April to May and September to October, with milder temperatures around 15–22°C (59–72°F), fewer crowds, and comfortable conditions for sightseeing. Low season is from November to March (excluding festive periods), when city temperatures often range from 5–13°C (41–55°F), some coastal resorts are quieter, and popular attractions remain open but less busy.