Italy
Italy is one of those countries where it's remarkably easy to plan too much. There are ancient cities, Renaissance masterpieces, picturesque villages, incredible food, and enough famous landmarks to fill several holidays.
These Italy travel guides are based on our firsthand experiences, with realistic itineraries, practical advice, and honest recommendations to help you plan a trip without turning every day into a race between attractions. Whether you're dreaming of a Tuscan road trip or a romantic escape to Venice, here's where to start.
Explore Italy
From Tuscany's vineyard-covered hills and medieval towns to Venice's historic canals and grand palaces, Italy offers some remarkably different travel experiences. Choose a destination below to explore our itineraries, practical travel tips, and favourite discoveries.
Start Planning Your Italy Trip
Planning an Italian holiday is about finding the right balance between seeing the famous sights and leaving enough time to actually enjoy them.
Our itineraries are based on our own travels through Tuscany and Venice, with practical routes, realistic schedules, and room for the occasional unexpected discovery.
Italy Through the Movies
Some of Italy's most beautiful places have also appeared on the big screen. From the rolling hills of Tuscany to Venice's atmospheric canals, the country has provided the backdrop for everything from historical epics to romantic adventures and Hollywood blockbusters.
We love discovering the real places behind our favourite films, so we've tracked down several famous Italian filming locations you can visit yourself.
More Italy Travel Tips
Sometimes it's the little things that make the biggest difference to a holiday. From knowing when to book popular attractions to understanding local customs and avoiding unnecessary expenses, a little preparation can save a surprising amount of frustration.
These practical travel guides cover some of the things we learned during our time in Italy, including a few mistakes we'd rather you didn't have to repeat.
