Italy
Explore Italy's incredible history, art, cuisine, stunning beaches, countryside, wineries, lakes, etc. From the Tuscan countryside and the Amalfi coast to Rome, Venice, Florence, and more, experience Italy's best.
Plan your trip with us, and we'll make sure you explore Italy your way, with a mix of self-exploration and experiences from our expert local guides.
In addition to the best sights and local activities, we also ensure you eat and drink at the best places ( a hole-in-the-wall or a 3-star Michelin restaurant).
Classic Discovery of Italy
If this is your first time travelling to Italy and you are looking to get a good grasp quickly, this may be for you. Depending on the kind of activities you want, this itinerary can be customized to your needs.
Visit Venice, and Florence, explore the Tuscan countryside and end in Rome. Our classic Italy takes you on an authentic journey of Italy's best highlights, from Venetian canals, Florentine Renaissance art, romantic Tuscan vistas to Rome's must-see sights.
High Level Itinerary
+ Day 2, 3 -- Venice
+ Day 4, 5, 6 -- Florence
+ Day 7, 8, 9 -- Rome
+ Day 10, 11, 12 -- Amalfi coast
+ Explore Burano and Murano islands
+ Explore Milan, Lake Como, Varenna, Dolomites, Verona
+ Explore outside Tuscany
+ Cycling in Tuscany (Depending on your timing and the amount of physical activity)
+ Tour of the best of Tuscany and wine tours
+ Cinque Terre (time permitting, go for a hike between villages and stay in local houses)
+ Culinary experiences in Tuscany
There are great places to explore in Italy regardless of the time of year. While summer is peak tourism time, Spring and Summer have milder temperatures. Certain months are known for festivals like Truffle season. Italy's best travel months (also its busiest and most expensive) are May, June, September, and October. These months combine the convenience of peak season with pleasant weather.
Italy uses the Euro. The currency code is EUR. Exchanging currency prior to your trip is a common option, but you can also exchange at your arrival at the airport or withdraw money from ATMs during your stay.
Rome’s Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino and Milan’s Malpensa Airports are the busiest in Italy for international visitors, both of which are well-connected to other areas of the country.
2019
January: Fashion conventions, Florence (hotel prices may increase)
January 1: New Year's Day (closures)
January 6: Epiphany (and Epiphany Fair religious festival in Rome; closures)
February 9–March 5: Carnevale di Viareggio, Florence (held on weekends and specific dates, see website)
February 16–March 3: Carnevale, Venice (most festive on weekends; particularly quiet during first week)
February (1 day): Ivrea Carnevale (orange-throwing free-for-all; smaller festivities in week prior)
April/May: Settimana della Cultura, across Italy (Cultural Heritage Week)
April 7: Rome Marathon
April 7–10: Vinitaly, Verona (wine festival)
April 19–21 (likely): Gelato Festival, Florence
April 20–24 (likely): Artichoke Festival, Chiusure (near Pienza)
April 21: Easter Sunday (and Scoppio del Carro fireworks in Florence, closures); also Rome's City Birthday Celebration (parades, fireworks)
April 22: Easter Monday (closures)
April 25: Italian Liberation Day (closures), also St. Mark's Day, Venice
May 1: May Day/Labor Day (closures)
May 11–November 24: Venice Biennale (international art exhibition)
May 18: Sagra del Limone, Monterosso, Cinque Terre (lemon festival)
May 30: Feast of the Ascension Day
June: Fashion conventions, Florence
June–August: Verona Opera season
June 2: Anniversary of the Republic (closures); also Festa del Grillo, Florence (Cricket Festival; music, entertainment, food, crickets sold in cages)
June 9: Vogalonga Regatta, Venice
June 14–15 (likely): Kastelruther Spatzen Open Air, Castelrotto (concert series featuring hometown folk group)
June 16–17: Festival of St. Ranieri, Pisa (illuminated facades, candles on the Arno, fireworks, regatta)
June 20: Feast Day of Corpus Christi
June 22–23: Le Infiorate, Spello (giant flower-carpet competition near Orvieto)
June 23: Feast of Corpus Domini, Monterosso and Vernazza (procession on carpet of flowers at 18:00)
June 24: St. John the Baptist Day, Rome; Festival of St. John the Baptist, Florence (parades, dances, boat races; closures); and Calcio Fiorentino, Florence (costumed soccer game on Piazza Santa Croce)
June 26–July 24 (likely): Florence Dance Festival
June 29: Sts. Peter and Paul's Day (most fervently celebrated in Rome)
July–August: Musical Weeks, Lake Maggiore
July 2: Palio horse race, Siena
July 12–21 (likely): Umbria Jazz, Perugia
Mid-July: Noantri Festival, Trastevere district, Rome (music and folklore)
July 20–21: Festa del Redentore, Venice (Feast of the Redeemer; regatta, fireworks)
August 10: St. Lawrence Day, Rome
June–August: Verona Opera season
Late June–early September: Florence's annual outdoor cinema season (contemporary films)
July–August: Musical Weeks, Lake Maggiore
August 15: Ferragosto (Feast of the Assumption; closures)
August 16: Palio horse race, Siena
September–October: Chestnut festivals (chestnut roasts and related festivities; most towns, mainly north of Rome)
September 1: Historical Regatta, Venice
September 7: Festa della Rificolona, Florence (children's procession with lanterns, street performances, parade)
September 13–14: Volto Santo, Lucca (procession and fair)
September 13–15 (likely): Gelato Festival Finals, Florence
September 19: Feast of St. Januarius, Naples (La Festa di San Gennaro; closures)
October 11–13 (likely): Kastelruther Spatzenfest music festival, Castelrotto
2018
September–October: Chestnut festivals (chestnut roasts and related festivities; most towns, mainly north of Rome)
Mid-September–Mid-November: Musica dei Popoli, Florence (ethnic and folk music and dances)
October 6–November 25: International White Truffle Fair, Alba (cooking demonstrations, historical reenactments, truffles by the pound; between Turin and Genoa)
November 1: All Saints' Day (some closures)
November 1–4: Club to Club, Turin (electronic music and avant-garde pop festival)
November 21: Feast of Our Lady of Good Health, Venice (religious festival, bridge built over Grand Canal)
December: Christmas Market on Piazza Navona, Rome; crèches in churches throughout Italy
December 7: Feast of St. Ambrose, Milan (closures)
December 8: Feast of the Immaculate Conception (closures)
December 25: Christmas (closures)
December 26: St. Stephen's Day (closures)
December 28–January 1: Umbria Jazz Winter, Orvieto
