Luxury Italy Tours & Travel

What is the best way to vacation in Italy?

Even though quite large by European standards, Italy is still relatively small, and getting around is very easy, especially by train, with a network of high-speed lines connecting all the major urban centers within a few hours. This makes the country perfect for a multi-center vacation. We recommend trying to mix a couple of cities like Venice and Florence with a rural location like the Lakes, the Cinque Terre coast, or the rolling hills of Tuscany. 

It should be noted that there are almost no domestic flights within Italy, as the government tries to discourage Italians from taking short-haul flights, but trains are usually the only option – but are often quicker than a flight and of course, take you from city center to city center. 

Where should I travel in Italy for the first time?

Some people call Italy one huge museum. You will find places of interest in every corner from the Dolomites in the north to Sicily in the south. But for a first trip, it’s hard to beat the three cities of Venice, Florence, and Rome with some time in Tuscany too. This gives any traveler a great introduction to Italy, with a heady mix of art, architecture, history, food, and wine. For such a trip we’d recommend about two weeks. 

For those looking to see a different Italy, we recommend replacing Tuscany with Umbria – equally beautiful but a little less known, combined with Bologna instead of Florence.