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Italy Travel Guide

Italy's more than just olive oil, pasta, wine, sunshine, roman ruins, renaissance masterpieces, stylish fashion and friendly people who talk with animated grace. Italy's gorgeous landscapes, exciting cities, sleepy villages and breathtaking beaches each speak the romantic language of a land steeped in ancient history, family traditions and modern extravagance. The fascinating culture and innumerable sights in Europe’s sassy boot seduce every visitor with the unforgettable taste of la dolce vita.

Explore this rich country that sparkles with golden light over the stunning landscapes. Enjoy the land that has inspired poets and painters for centuries, and with one glimpse it's easy to see why. Of course, there's the boldface names like Venice, Rome, Milan, Florence and Siena. But then there's the charming off-the-beaten path treasures like Sardinia's Costa Smeralda or Oltrepò, just south of Milan. Relax in an elegant private villa in Tuscany's medieval hill towns or discover a deserted beach in the unspoilt fishing villages along the coast of Sicily. From the island nightlife in Capri to the grand ski chalets in the Alps, Italy seems to have been crafted from the best of best, a veritable paradise for all discriminating tastes.

With the Eternal City, emerald coasts, Michaelangelo frescoes, Milan runway shows, snowcapped mountains, romantic piazzas and undulating vineyards, Italy is easily one of the most exciting vacation destinations in the world. Hotspots include Positano along the glittery Amalfi Coast, Lake Como in Lombardy, the Dolomite Mountains that cascade into Turin and the daunting volcano Mount Etna in Sicily. No matter where you decide to go in Italy, it will be an unforgettable treat abundant with memories of romantic cities, sumptuous cuisine and truly breathtaking scenery.


Italy local information


Time Zone

UTC +1

Language

Italian

Currency

Euro (EUR)

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Think Sicily Presents a Typical Day at Your Sicily Villa Think Sicily Presents a Typical Day at Your Sicily Villa

ThinkSicily presents a typical day on your next Italy vacation at a Sicily villa rental. Rent a Sicily villa rental from Think Sicily, the popular Italy vacation rental broker. Experience a relaxing vacation in a vacation home away from home in Italy's gorgeous island getaway: Sicily.

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Planning Easter Break? Book a villa in Sicily, Italy. Sicily is the richest Italian region in terms of festival, events and folk customs connected to Easter Holy Week. Where to stay? DiCasaInSicilia is offering a wide selection of charming villa rentals in Sicily's old town centres where some of the most beautiful Holy Week processions in Sicily take place.

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Stylish Country Home with Pool- Casa Fortebracci Stylish Country Home with Pool- Casa Fortebracci

Vacation Rentals in Umbria, Italy
Bedrooms: 5 - Max. Occupancy: 10

An old farmhouse that has been transformed into a beautiful home, Casa Fortebracci fuses stylish and contemporary interior design with original features and home comforts. Set on a hill terrace by the [...]

$708 - $1,123/DAY

Charming Vacation Rental with Lovely Landscaping - Villa Vittoria Charming Vacation Rental with Lovely Landscaping - Villa Vittoria

Vacation Rentals in Tuscany, Italy
Bedrooms: 4 - Max. Occupancy: 8

Villa Vittoria sits atop a hill on 5 acres, mainly planted with olive trees. A beautiful cypress lined driveway will lead you to the main 17th century villa and to the cottage. Villa Vittoria is [...]

$346 - $732/DAY

Elegantly Restored Villa with Amazing View - Vista Lago Elegantly Restored Villa with Amazing View - Vista Lago

Vacation Rentals in Lombardy, Italy
Bedrooms: 5 - Max. Occupancy: 10

Vista Lago is an elegantly restored villa nestled between the charming towns of Laglio and Tremezzo on the west shore of the picturesque Lake Como. The villa, due to its hilltop position, offers [...]

$2,360 - $4,582/DAY


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Barcelona lux Yachts International Barcelona lux Yachts International Services: Yacht Charters Service Areas: Spain, Italy

Barcelona Lux Yachts charter service offers luxury mega-yacht charters worldwide. Winner of the World Superyacht Award for "Best Semi-Displacement Motor Yacht" in the 30m-39m size [...]

Furore Inn Resort e Spa Furore Inn Resort e Spa Services: Luxury Hotels Service Areas: Campania

Furore Inn Resort is a hideaway of extraordinary beauty, it is also the ideal venue to explore the whole Amalfi Coast. This lavish luxury resort plunges down into the Mediterranean Sea from the peaks [...]

Palazzo Fantini Palazzo Fantini Services: Luxury Hotels Service Areas: Tuscany

Palazzo Fantini is situated in the heart of Tredozio, a village on the border between Romagna and Tuscany. Its tranquil setting is far away from the chaos of modern life, surrounded by woods and [...]