Italy blends ancient history, art, and design with dramatic coastlines and mountain landscapes, offering you grand cities, charming hill towns, and relaxed seaside escapes.
Discover Italy
Discover Italy
Why visit Italy?
What to expect
From the ruins and piazzas of Rome to the fashion streets of Milan, the canals of Venice, and the rolling hills of Tuscany, you can move easily between culture, countryside, and coast.
Plan your trip
Use Rome and Milan as your gateways to explore the rest of Italy and wider Europe, with well-connected trains, domestic flights, and scenic drives linking major regions.
Top experiences in Italy
Explore ancient Rome
Walk between the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill, then linger in lively neighbourhoods and piazzas as the city lights come on.
Admire art in the Vatican Museums
Take in masterpieces from Renaissance painters and gaze up at the frescoed ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, then stroll around St Peter s Square.
Shop and sightsee in Milan
Blend high-end shopping in the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II with visits to the Duomo and nearby design districts.
Day trip to Lake Como
From Milan, escape to Lake Como for lakeside promenades, elegant villas, and boat rides between charming villages backed by mountains.
Discover Tuscany and its hill towns
Use Rome or Florence as a base to visit medieval towns, vineyards, and rolling countryside, enjoying slow-paced days between city breaks.
Follow the Amalfi and Ligurian coasts
Travel south to the Amalfi Coast or north to the Cinque Terre and Ligurian coast, where colourful villages cling to cliffs above the sea.
Enjoy Italy s islands
Add Sardinia, Sicily, or smaller islands such as Capri to your itinerary for beaches, coastal hikes, and relaxed seaside towns.
Experience Italy s way of life
Getting around
High-speed trains link Rome, Milan, Florence, Naples, and Venice, while regional services and buses connect smaller towns; you can also rent a car for flexible access to countryside and coastal areas.
Local life & culture
Italy moves to a relaxed rhythm of morning coffees, evening strolls, and time in the piazza, with each region showing its own traditions in architecture, language, and daily life.
Where to unwind
You can unwind on Mediterranean beaches, in lakeside resorts, mountain retreats in the Alps and Dolomites, or at spa towns known for thermal waters and wellness stays.
A taste of Italy
National dishes & specialties
Italy is known for regional pasta, risotto, and pizza styles, with specialities such as Roman carbonara, Milanese risotto, and rich dishes from the north and south.
Casual & modern dining hubs
You will find relaxed trattorias, modern bistros, and street-side cafes in Rome, Milan, and other cities, serving everything from quick bites to contemporary takes on regional favourites.
Signature & scenic dining
Enjoy rooftop terraces with city views in Rome and Milan, lakeside restaurants in the north, and coastal venues where you can dine with sea or countryside panoramas.
Retail therapy in Italy
Malls & lifestyle hubs
In Milan and Rome, major shopping streets and malls bring together international labels, Italian fashion houses, and lifestyle brands in one place.
Markets & local crafts
Seek out neighbourhood markets and artisan districts in cities such as Rome, Florence, and Venice for leather goods, ceramics, and handmade accessories.
Evening retail scene
In the evenings, central shopping streets stay lively, with boutiques, galleries, and design stores glowing late into the night in Rome, Milan, and other large cities.
Best time to visit Italy
Peak season runs from June to August, when much of Italy is warm to hot, with average temperatures around 25 30°C (77 86°F), especially in central and southern regions. Shoulder season in April to May and September to October brings milder days of about 15 24°C (59 75°F), which is ideal for sightseeing and city walks. Low season from November to March is cooler, often 5 13°C (41 55°F) in many areas, though Alpine regions are colder and attract winter visitors for snow activities.