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The beach at the Marina Grande in Amalfi, Italy. July 2025.

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Home to many of the world's greatest works of art, architecture and gastronomy, Italy elates, inspires and moves like no other.

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Embracing Antiquity and La Dolce Vita in Venice, Rome, and Florence

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  1. 1Mixing and matching Venetian cicchetti on a street food crawl through traditional bacari
  2. 2Hiking or train-hopping between the lush, coastal villages of Cinque Terre’s five lands
  3. 3Holding up the Leaning Tower of Pisa on an exciting and scenic city tour with a local expert guide
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    The Amalfi Coast and Italy's Heel: Off-the-Beaten-Path Campagna, Basilicata, and Puglia

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Best Things to Do

Italy has so many delights for visitors, it’s hard to know where to start. Lucky for you, we’ve made this list of the best things to do across the country.

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Best Places to Visit

Treviso instead of Venice? Lerici instead of Cinque Terre? Explore these neighboring cities that take their own twist on Italy's most popular destinations.

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Best Time to Visit

Discover the best time to visit Italy with our guide to seasonal tips on weather, crowds, prices and events.

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Things to Know

Immerse yourself in local culture to get the most out of your next trip to Italy.

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Money and Costs

These top budget tips can help you save money while exploring Italy.

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Traveling with Kids

Italy is a fabulous place to bring your kids. Here are the best things to do in the country for children of all ages.

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Best Road Trips

From coastal cliffs to rolling vineyards to snow-capped peaks, these road trips will show off the best Italy has to offer.

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Get Connected

Everyone should experience Italy's lavish art, architecture, cuisine and life-affirming landscapes. Here's what you need to know about getting connected.

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