Italy

Italy is one of those countries that makes us salivate at the prospect of fresh pasta, fine wine, and rich history. From the Roman Colosseum to the Amalfi Coast and Venice to Bologna, Italy has picture-perfect villages, breathtaking mountains, and endless places to explore. 

Located in Southern Europe in the Mediterranean Sea, this boot-shaped country attracts a number of artists, fashionistas, food lovers, and travelers from around the globe. 

From the days of Imperial Rome until the end of the 16th century, Italy’s rich culture served as the beating heart of the Western World. As a famous saying goes by,” Rome wasn’t built in a day”. Today, we know Italy as the birthplace of the Renaissance, the core of the Roman Empire, and the center of Catholicism. 

Rome and Florence, whose allure hasn’t faded, feature spectacular architecture, including creative masterpieces, colored marbles, and architectural works of art. Many small villages in Italy are untouched & breathtaking, such as Pitigliano, the cliff village, Herculaneum, which is even better than Pompeii, and Arbelobello, with its unique cone-like houses, will captivate your eyes. 

Visit the Italian Alps in the north! In the Dolomites, you’ll fall in love with the charming villages of Cortina and Dobbiaco as you wander rolling green pastures and spend the night in enchanting refugios as you explore one of the world’s most beautiful mountain ranges. 

Explore Garda in the Italian Lake District, a beautiful lake offering stunning scenery in its northern Alps stretches. Mount Etna is Europe’s tallest active volcano and one of the most striking geological sites in Sicily island. St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City is one of the most well-known Renaissance structures, with several prominent Baroque embellishments. 

Venice is known around the world for its canals, bridges, and water palaces. Each year, locals and tourists alike gather in La Serenissima for the 10-day Venice Carnival event. Visit Milan, home to an unrivaled beautiful cathedral, the second-largest Catholic cathedral in the world and the fourth largest in the world. 

Have a great time on a ski excursion in Abruzzo, a mountainous terrain region ideal for winter activities. The Regina Giovanna Baths, located at the base of a cliff in Capo di Sorrento, are intriguing natural pools. The seafloor is pebbly, and the sea is immediately deep, but the view is spectacular: it spans the Gulf of Naples, the Sorrento Peninsula, Ischia, and Procida.

Go for trekking on a stunning circular walking route that travels in front of the Gran Paradiso, between the Aosta Valley and Piedmont, via glaciers and alpine lakes, and past ibexes and chamois. Take relaxing time in the company of nature, art, and history, or simply a romantic stroll at Villa D’Este. 

Italy is a country that can be explored in the manner of a tortoise. Allow yourself plenty of time. Let the enthusiastic and splendid energy soak in you.