Welcome to Italy
Home to many of the world's greatest works of art, architecture and gastronomy, Italy elates, inspires and moves like no other.
Highlights in Italy
Experience Italy
Day tours
Lonely Planet Experience
Lonely Planet Experiences Private Venice Tour:The Sweet Taste
Starting at$305
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Lonely Planet Experiences Private Venice Cicchetti & Wine Tour
Starting at$689
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Lonely Planet Experiences Private Lucca Tour: Aperitivo Adventure
Starting at$117
Book NowCultural & Theme Tours
Vatican Museums Skip the Line Tour: St Peter's, Sistine Chapel
Starting at$72
Book NowDay Trips & Excursions
Tuscany 1-Day Sightseeing Tour with Siena, Pisa, San Gimignano
Starting at$103
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Featured videos
Italian Road Trip: From Napoli to Amalfi
Recent stories
Explore
9 stunning images of Cinque Terre that will have you booking your next trip
1 min read • Published 5 days ago
The villages of Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza and Monterosso show just why this is one of Italy's most beautiful destinations.
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Dreaming of owning a home in the Mediterranean? Here's all you need to know
8 min read • Published 25 Aug 2020
Fancy a villa by the sea, or an apartment in a vibrant Mediterranean city? Here's what you need to know about buying property around the Med.
Explore
Visiting Venice this summer: a very different experience
5 min read • Published 24 Aug 2020
In 2020, we have a rare sight - Venice without the crowds. Here's what it's like for visitors and locals.
Food and drink
Feeding my soul: a week in a cooking school in Tuscany
6 min read • Published 19 Aug 2020
Learning new cookery skills and sightseeing in beautiful Tuscany had a long-lasting impact on this travel blogger.
Health and wellness
What travel looks like in Italy in 2020
6 min read • Published 12 Aug 2020
Italy was hit hard by the coronavirus outbreak early, but the country flattened the curve and travel restrictions are beginning to lift. Here’s the latest.
