Europe

Italy

Art cities, lakes, coastline and food worth travelling for.

Famous for

  • Roman history
  • Renaissance art
  • Amalfi Coast
  • Pasta and pizza
  • Lakes

Best time: May, June, September and October for warm weather without peak crowds.

Places to visit

Rome

The Colosseum, the Vatican and 2,000 years layered on one street.

Amalfi Coast

Cliffside villages, lemon groves and boat days to Capri.

Venice

Canals, quiet early mornings and the islands of the lagoon.

Tuscany

Florence, hill towns and Chianti vineyards.