Italy blends ancient history, art, fashion, and dramatic landscapes, from Roman ruins and Renaissance masterpieces to chic city streets and seaside villages.
Discover Italy
Discover Italy
Why visit Italy?
What to expect
You can explore Rome’s landmarks, Milan’s design and shopping, medieval hill towns, alpine lakes, and coastal escapes, all connected by efficient rail and road networks.
Plan your trip
Use Rome and Milan as your gateways, then connect by train or domestic flights to regions such as Tuscany, the Amalfi Coast, Sicily, and the Italian Lakes for a varied journey.
Top experiences in Italy
Step back in time in Rome
Walk between the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and the city’s grand piazzas, then pause at the Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps as the city lights come on.
Shop and sightsee in Milan
Admire the Duomo, stroll through Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, then explore fashion boutiques and design districts that define Milan’s modern style.
Cruise the Italian Lakes
Glide across Lake Como or Lake Garda by ferry, taking in alpine peaks, elegant villas, and charming lakeside villages.
Explore hill towns and countryside
Venture into central Italy to wander cobbled streets in walled hill towns surrounded by vineyards, cypress trees, and rolling fields.
Discover Italy’s coastline
Travel to coastal regions for cliffside paths, colourful villages, and relaxing beaches along the Tyrrhenian, Adriatic, and Ligurian seas.
Experience Italy’s way of life
Getting around
High-speed trains link Rome, Milan, and other major cities, while regional trains and buses reach smaller towns, and rental cars offer flexibility in rural and coastal areas.
Local life & culture
Daily life often centres on lively piazzas, neighbourhood cafés, and seasonal festivals, with each region expressing its own accent, traditions, and artistic heritage.
Where to unwind
Relax on lakeside promenades, in mountain resorts, coastal promenades, and historic city parks where you can slow your pace between days of sightseeing.
A taste of Italy
National dishes & specialties
Italy is known for regional pastas, risotto, cured meats, cheeses, and gelato, with cities like Rome and Milan each offering distinct takes on classic dishes.
Casual & modern dining hubs
You can dine at family-run trattorias, contemporary bistros, and street-side cafés that serve everything from quick bites to leisurely multi-course meals.
Signature & scenic dining
Enjoy rooftop terraces in Rome, stylish restaurants in Milan, and waterside venues along lakes and coasts that pair Italian flavours with memorable views.
Retail therapy in Italy
Malls & lifestyle hubs
In Rome and Milan you will find large shopping streets, department stores, and malls bringing together international labels and Italian designers under one roof.
Markets & local crafts
Across cities and regional towns you can browse markets for leather goods, textiles, ceramics, and other crafts that showcase local style and craftsmanship.
Evening retail scene
In major cities, boutiques and shopping streets stay lively into the evening, with illuminated windows, late opening hours, and nearby cafés for a relaxed break.
Best time to visit Italy
Spring (April to June) is a shoulder season, with mild weather around 15–24°C (59–75°F) and blooming countryside, ideal for sightseeing before the warmest months. Summer (July to August) is the peak season, when many cities and coastal areas reach 25–32°C (77–90°F) and attract more visitors. Autumn and winter (September to March) are a mix of shoulder and low season, with temperatures around 5–20°C (41–68°F) depending on the region, offering quieter cities, cooler air, and, in the north, access to alpine snow.