From the busy cosmopolitan Milan to tiny villages of Sicily, Italian cities are a sensory delight with layers of history and culture and so much art in everything around you. You will visit hundreds of museums with the world’s most priceless treasures in Florence, Rome, and Milan, but it is beauty of the streets, markets, squares, and fountains that will leave the most lasting impression.
Rome
Coming to Rome, be prepared for a total sensory overload. The entire city is a living, breathing museum.
Pisa
Once a powerful Italian maritime republic and a university city that attracted young minds since 12th century, Pisa is now attracting millions of tourists who come to see its famous leaning church tower – one architectural project that went wrong.
Castellina in Chianti
Castellina in Chianti is a small municipality in Tuscany about 22 miles from Florence.
Corniglia
Corniglia is one of five incredibly picturesque villages of Cinque Terre in Liguria in Northern Italy.
Florence
One of the wealthiest and most powerful European cities from medieval times, Florence is called “the cradle of Renaissance,” and its magnificent architecture, churches, and palaces full of art never stopped attracting artists and art lovers.
Lucca
Just a short drive from Florence, Lucca is one of the most beautiful cities in Tuscany.
Manarola
One of the five incredibly beautiful villages of Cinque Terre on the rugged coast of Ligurian Sea, Manarola’s colorful houses look like they are piled on top of each other, dug into the side of the vertical cliff that drops into the sea.
Milan
Once a capital of imperial Rome, the Milan of today is a modern metropolis in northern Italy; it is a European economic powerhouse and a fashion and design capital that is elegant, sophisticated, and incredibly beautiful.
Monterosso
The only Cinque Terre village with a large beach and a waterfront promenade, Monterosso is the most popular with tourists and gets more crowded than its sister villages high up on the cliff.
Riomaggiore
If you watch Riomaggiore from the sea, it looks like colorful kids’ blocks piled up on top of each other.
San Gimignano
San Gimignano is a small medieval town perched on the hill in Tuscany in north-central Italy.
Sardinia
About halfway between Italian mainland and Africa, Sardinia is a large island that is as much Italian as it is its own, ancient, rugged, magnificent place best described as “different.”
Siena
Siena, the heart of Tuscany, represents Italy before the Renaissance.
Venice
A major maritime and financial power during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, Venice is a northern Italian city on more than 100 islands in a large beautiful lagoon in the Adriatic Sea.
Vernazza
Compared to other Cinque Terre villages that hang from almost vertical cliffs, Vernazza looks positively normal – it even has two beaches and a secure harbor in a deep protected bay.
Naples
Naples is unquestionably worthy of a place on any Italian itinerary.
Verona
Located in northern Italy, Verona is famously the setting for Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. This UNESCO world heritage city has much to offer lovers of history, culture, and architecture.
Capri
The beautiful island of Capri is located in the Bay of Naples, where it is easily accessible by ferry from Naples or Sorrento.
Perugia
Perugia has an extremely rich history and is filled to the brim with unique historic, art and cultural attractions.
Bologna
Famous as the birthplace of everyone’s favorite pasta dish, the city of Bologna has a lot more than pasta on offer.
Genoa
As the capital city of the Liguria region, Genoa is an important shipping port with a long maritime history.
Ragusa
Located on the island of Sicily, Ragusa is famous for its ancient Baroque-style Ibla area and for its delectable chocolate.
Sorrento
Sorrento is a sparkling jewel on Italy’s magnificent Amalfi coast. The town is filled with beautiful pastel buildings, side-walk cafes and plenty of atmosphere.
Orvieto
Located in the Umbria region, also known as the “Green Heart of Italy”, Orvieto is an enchanting medieval town.
Turin
Located in northern Italy, Turin in the capital city of the Piedmont region and is widely known for its eclectic architecture and superb cuisine.
