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Introducing Italy

With unparalleled culture, art, architecture, food, and wine, Italy offers the quintessential European vacation. For travelers who haven’t yet made it to Italy, it’s time to see what la dolce vita is all about. And for those that have it's time to say "ancora"!

When is the best time to visit?
Italy is incredible year round, but since it is an internationally iconic place to visit, expect crowds at the premier tourist destinations from spring through fall, and during holidays when people are more likely to travel. If you have the flexibility, try and visit during the less crowded winter and early shoulder seasons. Learn more

Where should I go in Italy?
Rome, Florence, and Venice belong on every traveler’s bucket list. Visitors with a little more time should also see the Amalfi Coast, Pompeii, Naples, Milan, the Cinque Terre, Sicily—the list of places to visit in Italy has no end. Learn more

How many days do I need?
A week is barely enough to hit the main attractions in Italy, but it is doable. Stay for up to a month or more to truly savor the whole experience as well as the food and wine. And no matter how long you stay, you'll surely want to return for your next visit. Learn more

Getting around Italy
Trains are a great option for trips between Italy's cities, such as Florence to Rome and Milan to Venice. Driving is not always straightforward, but still a great choice if you feel comfortable taking the wheel along Italy's Autostrada and curvy roads. Other options include domestic flights and ferries. Learn more

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Italy Tours & Itineraries

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View of the Amalfi Coast
Map of Naples & Amalfi Coast - 5 Days
Naples & Amalfi Coast - 5 Days

This packed five-day itinerary is perfect for travelers with a thirst for adventure who are on a time crunch. Explore the glass-roofed Galleria Umberto shopping center, enjoy coffee on the medieval Piazza del Plebiscito, and try the seafood cuoppo in Naples. Visit the Pompeii ruins, hike around Mount Vesuvius, and visit the colorful bohemian Positano on the Amalfi Coast. Make sure you try the Naples pizza—the Amalfi Coast's real highlight. 

Amalfi Coast
Map of Venice, Florence, Amalfi Coast & Rome - 9 Days
Venice, Florence, Amalfi Coast & Rome - 9 Days

This 9-day itinerary is perfect for adventurous travelers who are short on time. Start in the floating city of Venice to explore city canals and tour ornate palaces, then continue to Florence to see works by da Vinci and enjoy a full-day Tuscany wine tour. After exploring the beautiful Amalfi Coast, finish in Rome where the ancient Colosseum, world-famous Vatican, and romantic streetside cafes await.

Cefalú at sunset
Map of Spectacular Self-Drive Tour Around Sicily - 14 Days
Spectacular Self-Drive Tour Around Sicily - 14 Days

Experience Sicily in all its glory by driving around the island in 2 weeks. Highlights of this tour include Palermo, a cultural melting pot with stunning monuments and vibrant local markets and Taormina, the elegant village famous for its Greek theater and the postcard views. You'll also visit Syracuse and Agrigento, with their archaeological masterpieces, and hike Mt. Etna—Europe's most active volcano.

Florence, Italy
Map of Highlights of Italy: Venice, Florence, Rome, Naples - 14 Days
Highlights of Italy: Venice, Florence, Rome, Naples - 14 Days

Discover the sights and delights of Italy on this two-week highlights tour. Explore the floating city of Venice, the Renaissance jewel of Florence, and the Eternal City of Rome. Ride a Vespa through picturesque Tuscany and discover the beautiful Amalfi Coast. Soak up the culture, food, and wine while you fall in love with Italy.

View of Capri
Map of Rome & the Amalfi Coast - 10 Days
Rome & the Amalfi Coast - 10 Days

Spend 10 days discovering historical wonders, eating incredible cuisine, and taking in the natural beauty of Italy in this tour through Rome and the Amalfi Coast. Start in Italy's capital and stroll through ancient streets and piazzas before making your way south to the picturesque Amalfi Coast. Take in the views of the sparkling Mediterranean while dining on fresh seafood on waterfront promenades and meander through colorful coastal villages and sandy beaches.

Bellagio reflected in Lake Como in northern Italy
Map of Explore Northern Italy from Milan - 5 Days
Explore Northern Italy from Milan - 5 Days

Explore Northern Italy's cities and landscapes in this packed five-day trip. Start in Milan, the fashion, culture, and business capital of Italy, to see the 16th-century Royal Palace-turned-art museum and enjoy the buzzing nightlife at the Navigli canals. Continue to Lake Como to enjoy a day on the lake and a trip on the funicular to see views of the snow-capped Alps. End in Bologna and Turin to explore medieval churches, the National Cinema Museum, and endless cafés and aperitivo bars.

Make the Most of Your Time in Italy

Have a fixed number of days? Maximize the things to see and do during your visit
Discover Italy's Veneto region and make a stop to check out the wooden bridge of Bassano del Grappa
How Many Days to Spend in Italy

Italy has 20 regions, each with its own identity. Landscapes, cuisine, and dialect differ greatly from one to the next, and each merits its own visit. If your time is limited,...

The laid-back beaches on the Amalfi Coast make a wonderful getaway
Map of 1 Week in Italy - 5 Unique Itinerary Ideas
1 Week in Italy - 5 Unique Itinerary Ideas

With one week to explore Italy, you can focus on the country's must-see highlights while hopping between Rome, Florence, and Venice. Or, swap in the Amalfi Coast and a day trip...

Italy Travel Essentials

All you need to know to get started planning the perfect trip
Cycling in the Dolomites
Best Time of Year to Visit the Dolomites

Spread across Alto Adige, Trentino, and Veneto in northeastern Italy, and wedged between the Swiss and Austrian Alps, the Dolomites are a year-round mountain destination. Snow...

Amalfi
Best Time of Year to Visit the Amalfi Coast

In southern Italy lies the Amalfi Coast, a 31-mile (50 km) stretch of coastline that's the very definition of Mediterannean beauty. Known for its sunkissed lemon groves, pebble...

A woman walks the empty beach of Cefalu in the winter.
Best Time of Year to Visit Sicily

Sicily's iconic beaches, historic palaces, and cathedrals are best visited from May to June or September to October when temperatures hover around 70ºF (21ºC). While the weather...

Naples
Best Time of Year to Visit Southern Italy

Although not an exceptionally large country, Italy has a lot of geographic and climatic variety because of its long and narrow shape. Southern Italy has a generally warm...

Italy Travel Advice

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Italy Destination Guides

Detailed travel guides for the main regions of the country

Italy Hotel Advice

Unique places to stay, curated by kimkim specialists
Photo courtesy of Hotel Orto De' Medici
Florence
Hotel Orto De' Medici
4.9
(18)
· Comfort
Hotel Orto De' Medici offers a modern stay on one of Florence's oldest streets. In a city as historic as Florence, everyone's got a story, but Hotel Orto De' Medici has one that no one else does: its garden was once part of Lorenzo Medici's art school, where a teenage Michelangelo learned to...
Photo courtesy of Hotel Corallo Sorrento
Sorrento
Hotel Corallo
4.9
(16)
· Comfort
Hotel Corallo is perched on a cliff in Sant'Agnello just outside the center of Sorrento, overlooking the Gulf of Naples. Tasso Square, with its many restaurants and cafés, is a 5-minute drive or 25-minute walk. The hotel also offers shuttles to take guests to the center. This historic building...
Photo courtesy of Hotel Olimpia Venice, BW Signature Collection
Venice
Hotel Olimpia
4.8
(16)
· Mid-range
Housed in an elegant 16th-century building, Hotel Olimpia Venice offers a tranquil setting outside the busy hubs of Venice's more popular neighborhoods. The hotel is a 5-minute walk from Piazzale Roma, in a peaceful district close to the maritime station. Nearby bus stops connect to the mainland,...

Best Experiences in Italy

Unique things to do, curated by kimkim specialists
Rome
Early Morning Vatican Tour in Rome
5.0
(20)
3 hours
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Small group
Discover the museums of the Vatican City and the Sistine Chapel with an early-morning tour of the city's incredible art and history. By visiting the Vatican Museums early, you'll give yourself a one-hour head start on the rest of the crowds! A guide will lead you through the Pio Clementio Museum,...
The Roman Forum
Rome
Colosseum & Roman Forum Tour in Rome
4.9
(23)
3 hours
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Small group
Discover the icon of Ancient Rome, the famous Colosseum that still ranks as the largest amphitheater globally. We recommend taking a VIP tour or buying a special ticket to bypass the long lines and access lesser-known areas of the historic site, gaining entrance to places that few tourists visit....
Siena Duomo and old town skyline
Florence
Tuscany Day Trip from Florence: Chianti, Siena & San Gimignano
5.0
(9)
7 hours
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Small group
Discover the picturesque region of Tuscany, known for its historic hilltop towns, rolling hills scenery, delicious cuisine, and world-famous wines. This guided tour will help you experience all that Tuscany offers in an authentic, relaxed way. You’ll visit the beautiful medieval towns of Siena...

Our Latest Italy Content

This 10-day adventure through Italy explores the country's history and art through an LGBTQ+ perspective
Map of Italy's Art & History Through an LGBTQ+ Lens - 10 Days
Italy's Art & History Through an LGBTQ+ Lens - 10 Days

This carefully curated 10-day LGBTQ+ Italy itinerary offers a unique perspective on Italy's art, history, and culture. Explore the top sites and artworks of Venice, Florence, Naples, and Rome while hearing lesser-known queer narratives. Learn about the lives of gay men in ancient Venice, discover stories about Renaissance art masterpieces, and see archaeological same-sex frescoes in Pompeii. You'll join specialist tours celebrating Italy's diverse artistic heritage with pride, and have plenty of time to explore solo.

Learn about Italy's artisan craftsmanship firsthand with leather, jewerly, and perfume workshops
Map of Made in Italy: Explore Italian Craftmanship in Milan, Venice, Florence & Rome - 9 Days
Made in Italy: Explore Italian Craftmanship in Milan, Venice, Florence & Rome - 9 Days

This nine-day Italy itinerary jumps between Milan, Venice, Florence, and Rome by train, exploring each city's creative side as you enter the workshops of master artisans. Discover fashion and high-end heritage brands in Milan, then immerse yourself in the world of fragrances with a perfume masterclass in Venice. Make a leather belt at a specialist school in Florence, and craft a silver ring in Rome. In between, you'll have time to discover each city's best galleries, museums, culture, and cuisine.

Kick things off in Rome to experience ancient wonders like the  Colosseum up close
Map of Italian Art, Landscapes & Food: Rome, Amalfi Coast, Florence & Venice - 11 Days
Italian Art, Landscapes & Food: Rome, Amalfi Coast, Florence & Venice - 11 Days

Art, food, and beauty are celebrated and cherished in Italy, and this 11-day itinerary leans into that good life. This moderately-paced trip begins in Rome, the capital, where you'll tour relics of the Roman Empire and see a Renaissance villa. Then skip to the Amalfi Coast for fun in the sun and a boat trip to Capri. Shoot north to Florence, where you'll go olive oil and wine tasting in the Tuscan countryside, then end in Venice with a gondola ride and delicious cicchetti tour.

Italy Travel Maps

Get the lay of land, and understand distances between the places you want to visit
Map Guide to Italy's Regions: Where to Go for Beaches, Wine, History, and More
Guide to Italy's Regions: Where to Go for Beaches, Wine, History, and More
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Map 1 Week in Italy - 5 Unique Itinerary Ideas
1 Week in Italy - 5 Unique Itinerary Ideas
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Map 10 Days in Italy & Greece: 5 Unique Itinerary Ideas
10 Days in Italy & Greece: 5 Unique Itinerary Ideas
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Tasos Mylonas

Traveling is a very personal matter! Following masses and ticking checklists has never been my cup of tea! As founder & director of travel12, I see every client as a unique personality who is...

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Marina Courtaut

Can you think of a better way to live adventures than traveling? When we travel we open our minds to new experiences and learn new cultures by making the destination we visited our home for a...

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Beatriz De Pablo Rocha

The combination of the two places where I grew up (Madrid and a small village in Badajoz, Extremadura) has made me a passionate traveler almost from birth. Unknown destinations visited by travelers...

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Andrea Gambino

Travelling is my greatest passion – especially travels that respect the local culture and show the authentic side of a destination. I set out on my first trip at 20-years-old and haven’t stopped...

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Trip Reviews for Italy

The latest reviews by travelers who booked their trip on kimkim

Italy Trip for our 40th Anniversary
Italy | Sep 18 - Sep 29, 2024

Thomas
Thomas K.
Mooresville, NC | Reviewed on Oct 02, 2024
Our trip was fabulous! All of the hotels were really nice and their locations were close to all the attractions. Our tour leaders were great, and very knowledgeable on the subjects at hand. All of our transfers were on time, and the drivers were very cordial. All of the sites that Martina suggested were great, and we loved the different wineries she selected for us to visit. We would definitely use kimkim again in the future. Read more

Our trip was fabulous! All of the hotels were really nice and their locations were close to all the attractions. Our tour leaders were great, and very knowledgeable on the subjects at hand. All of our transfers were on time, and the drivers were very cordial. All of the sites that Martina suggested were great, and we loved the different wineries she selected for us to visit. We would definitely use kimkim again in the future.

Activity Review
Private boat tour of Cinque Terre
Private boat tour of Cinque Terre
Cinque Terre

This boat tour was one of our favorite activities of our whole trip. Our host was great, knew the area well, and his English was perfect. He even had bread, pesto, and wine made by his neighbor on the boat for us and it was all exceptional!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Martina Venturi

amazing Italy experience. ...
Italy | Sep 18 - Sep 28, 2024

Andrea
Andrea S.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Oct 02, 2024
Susan and I had an amazing Italy experience. Our guides were so knowledgeable and very friendly. We were extremely lucky to have beautiful weather during our trip. All the excursions were so wonderful! The only thing I was taken back by was the amount of people in the Colosseum and the Vatican- it was difficult to listen to the guide, take pictures and stay with the group. But, I guess that’s to be expected… The only suggestion I have- would be to make visitors aware if they are going to the... Read more

Susan and I had an amazing Italy experience. Our guides were so knowledgeable and very friendly. We were extremely lucky to have beautiful weather during our trip. All the excursions were so wonderful! The only thing I was taken back by was the amount of people in the Colosseum and the Vatican- it was difficult to listen to the guide, take pictures and stay with the group. But, I guess that’s to be expected… The only suggestion I have- would be to make visitors aware if they are going to the Vatican/Sistine Chapel, that they need to cover their shoulders and knees 😊..
I want to Thank you again, Francesco, for such an awesome adventure❣️🇮🇹

Hotel Review
Trevi Collection Hotel
Rome

Very helpful staff…Amazing breakfast…Great view

Authenticity & Character
Staff and views
Location
You are steps away from the Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Vatican & Sistine Chapel - Small Group Tour
Vatican & Sistine Chapel - Small Group Tour
Rome

Just overwhelmed! The beauty within these walls.

Quality of Experience
Sooo many people- felt rushed and stressed
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Colosseum, Roman Forums and Palatine Hill
Colosseum, Roman Forums and Palatine Hill
Rome

Unbelievable! Glad we had a guide- lots of people going through and lots of steps- wear comfy shoes..

Quality of Experience
Capri self guided day-trip with hydrofoil tickets
Capri self guided day-trip with hydrofoil tickets
Sorrento

Beautiful, narrow roads-but they know hiw to maneuver them😳

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
We didn’t crash or get run off the road😂
Amalfi Coast experience from Sorrento
Amalfi Coast experience from Sorrento
Sorrento

So much beauty in one place.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Roberto was a great guide- full of history and humor- lived him!
Transport
Explore Pompeii on the way to Naples
Explore Pompeii on the way to Naples
Italy

Can’t believe how much has survived over the centuries. How the people lived, the politics, the businesses and the design of the city.

Quality of Experience
The history
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Anna was a perfect guide and great sense of humor!
Transport
Pizza and gelato making class
Pizza and gelato making class
Florence

Never made pizza or gelato before. The ingredients were basic, but the end product was delicious!

Quality of Experience
The chefs
MURANO, BURANO AND TORCELLO EXCURSION
MURANO, BURANO AND TORCELLO EXCURSION
Venice

Love, love, loved visiting all 3 islands

Quality of Experience
The guide was super! Walking through the streets, visiting the shops
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Gondola Ride
Private Gondola Ride
Venice

Just a wonderful way to go through the back alleys

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
On his phone the majority of time
Transport
Local specialist: Francesco Ferraiuolo

What an amazing trip! Our specialist Georgia ...
Italy | Sep 23 - Sep 29, 2024

Lori
Lori K.
Brookhaven, GA | Reviewed on Oct 01, 2024
What an amazing trip! Our specialist Georgia and her team did an awesome job of coordinating all aspects of our trip and satisfying our wishes of great food, adventure, and iconic sites. Our guides Lucia and Alessandro showed us more than the sites …they shared off the beaten path stops and great stories! Would definitely recommend Kim Kim! Read more

What an amazing trip! Our specialist Georgia and her team did an awesome job of coordinating all aspects of our trip and satisfying our wishes of great food, adventure, and iconic sites. Our guides Lucia and Alessandro showed us more than the sites …they shared off the beaten path stops and great stories! Would definitely recommend Kim Kim!

Hotel Review
Grand Hotel De La Ville
Sorrento

Beautiful hotel! Walking distance to all of Sorrento. The food and service truly 5 star!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Our server Antonio made us feel like we were the only guests in the hotel.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Private Full Day Amalfi Experience
Private Full Day Amalfi Experience
Italy

Our guide Alessandro was amazing. He knew what we wanted to see and experience and took us to all those special places. He knew we loved to cook and took us to Gargiulo for an olive oil tasting! Another stope was Ceramiche Casola ceramics factory. Lunch at Calajanara Restaurant with a table overlooking the sea was breathtaking. And what’s not to love about Positano?

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Amalfi Coast Sunset Cruise
Amalfi Coast Sunset Cruise
Italy

Due to weather this excursion was cancelled

Explore Sorrento
Explore Sorrento
Italy

Loved Sorrento! Clean, easy to get around, beautiful!

Quality of Experience
Day Excursion to Capri Island and Anacapri
Day Excursion to Capri Island and Anacapri
Italy

Beautiful experience! Our guide Lucia was amazing! She shared history and stories that made the island come alive! She wanted us to remember our day and had us posing for pictures instead of us taking selfies all day!

Quality of Experience
Lucia!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
There was a lack of communication regarding who where and when to get our tickets for the ferry to the island. Should have had that information the day before
Vesuvius Volcano Adventure Guided Visit with Lunch and Wine Tasting
Vesuvius Volcano Adventure Guided Visit with Lunch and Wine Tasting
Naples

The experience was amazing! How many people can tell their friends and family they climbed Mt Vesuvius? Our drivers Eddie and “Peppie” were awesome!

Quality of Experience
Climbing an active volcano!!!
Food
Great pasta and wine pairing
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Their personalities
Transport
 Neapolitan Street Food & Local Market Experience
Neapolitan Street Food & Local Market Experience
Naples

The tour of Naples was great! We were able to get oriented so that we could easily explore on our own the next day. We weren’t prepared for so much fried and dough based foods however

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Giorgia Torre