Our Italy Travel Experiences & Itineraries
Our specialists have travelled extensively throughout Italy. They have curated a selection of sample Italy itineraries, designed to showcase the key destinations and experiences in Italy, and provide inspiration for your luxury tailor-made Italy tour.
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When to go: Apr - Oct
BestsellerHighlights of Italy
Rome, Florence, Venice
8 NightsFrom $6,170 PPThis tour explores the highlights of Rome, Florence and Venice all in one getaway. Take in some of the most iconic sites in the country. -
When to go: Apr - Oct
BestsellerRome & Amalfi Escape
Rome, Amalfi
7 NightsFrom $5,694 PPDiscover the beauty of Positano and Amalfi with many impressive natural and manmade attractions. Enjoy a taste of Sorrento including its famous limoncello. -
Luxury Italy
Rome, Amalfi, Florence, Venice
11 NightsFrom $12,077 PPThis luxury trip covers many of Italy’s most famous sights including Vatican City, Amalfi Coast and Venice with expert guides leading the way. -
Undiscovered Puglia
Lecce, Monopoli, Matera
8 NightsFrom $4,628 PPExplore one of Italy’s lesser-known regions, avoiding the crowds while enjoying everything from beautiful beaches to rich history and cuisine. -
Sicily in Style
Palermo, Realmonte, Siracusa, Taormina
10 NightsFrom $4,954 PPSicily is a seductive island with everything from mountain, volcano and Mediterranean scenery that provides a spectacular backdrop for adventure. -
Authentic Northern Italy
Milan, Benevello, Lake Como
8 NightsFrom $5,004 PPDiscover authentic Northern Italy on this tour that brings you from Milan to the verdant landscapes of Benevello and spectacular Lake Como. -
Highlights of Tuscany
Florence, Cortona, Siena
8 NightsFrom $4,414 PPTuscany is one of Italy’s most popular regions to visit, with vineyard landscapes, medieval hilltop villages, and a wealth of history. -
Gourmet Italy
Rome, Florence, Bologna, Venice
9 NightsFrom $6,546 PPSavor the flavors & scenery of Italy along with many impressive historic sites on this 9-night tour while enjoying private transfers for a stress-free trip. -
Captivating Italy & Croatia Private Tour
Rome, Florence, Venice, Opatija, Plitvice, Split, Dubrovnik
14 NightsFrom $8,359 PPIt’s easy to visit multiple countries in Europe in a relatively short amount of time, but many travelers aren’t aware of how close Italy and Croatia are.
Italy Vacation Destinations
Italian Culture & History
As the heart of the Roman Empire and the birthplace of the Renaissance, culture vultures and history enthusiasts can walk in the footsteps of ancient Romans, stand in the Colosseum where gladiators once battled, and gaze up at Michelangelo’s frescoes in the Sistine Chapel.
Throughout the country, there are reminders of the Romans, from the theatre in Taormina, Sicily, and Verona’s amphitheater to Pompeii and Herculaneum which were famously well-preserved after being covered in ash by Mount Vesuvius.
Florence, which gave birth to the Renaissance, is a must for any art enthusiast, with the list of works from iconic artists practically endless, including Donatello, Botticelli, and Michelangelo.
Italy’s Gastronomy & Wine
Italy is also renowned for its delicious cuisine, not to mention its fine wine. Wine is integral to Italian culture, socially, gastronomically, and economically, making it a top spot for wine lovers who want to sample the best in the world and tour picturesque vineyards. Don’t forget you can add a number of different wine tastings to your bespoke Italy tour, ask our travel experts for more details.
There are plenty of Michelin-star musts along with more hidden gems for sampling traditional dishes cooked up by a woman you might secretly wish was your own Italian grandmother. Regional specialties include pasta alla carbonara in Rome, the margherita pizza in Naples, and ribollita in Tuscany, a centuries-old soup made with beans and vegetables, thickened with stale bread. In Puglia, you’ll find plenty of fresh fish and orecchiette, a homemade ear-shaped pasta often served with fresh tomatoes and ricotta cheese.
Italian Landscapes
Beyond the ruins, galleries, museums, dining, and tasting rooms, the landscapes are some of nature’s most impressive masterpieces. The scenery is spectacular, everywhere from enchanting islands and alluring coastlines to mountain ranges that provide postcard-perfect backdrops for sapphire lakes.
In Northern Italy, there are the jagged peaks of the Alps while the south is home to turquoise seas and fiery craters. You could be sailing along the Italian Riviera one day and gliding down powdery slopes the next on your trip to Italy.
Italy Tours FAQs
Perian Our Italy Specialist
What is the best time to go to Italy?
With its warm Mediterranean climate, Italy is best enjoyed from March to May and then September to early November. June, July, and August can get very hot, especially in the south and in the big cities like Rome and Florence. It’s also summer vacation for schools across Europe, so places can get very crowded and prices are also a lot higher.
Outside these months, Italy can still be enjoyed, but really only in the cities. More rural destinations like Tuscany, Umbria, and Puglia all but close down. However, on a cold sunny day in Rome or Milan, there’s nothing more quintessentially Italian than throwing on your sunglasses and a big coat and taking a coffee outside in a pretty pavement cafe!
How much is an average vacation to Italy?
This obviously depends on how long you plan to go for and what standard of accommodation you want, but you should expect to pay around $550 per day. This includes all accommodation in a 4 or 5* hotel, meals in good quality restaurants, and private tours.
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.
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