Italy

Italy is home to the world's greatest art and arcistructural landscape accompanied by its world-famous feasts. Epicenter of the Roman Empire and birthplace of the Renaissance, this country is rich with its culture and history.

Destination in a Nutshell

301,230 km²

Area

59.55 million

Populations

Rome

Capital

Quick Facts

Rome is over 2,000 years old.
Tourists throw €1,000,000 into the Trevi Fountain each year.
13 of Shakespeare's 38 plays are set in Italy.
With 55 world heritage sites, Italy has more World Heritage sites than any other country.
Italy has over 1500 lakes
Currency: Euro
Language: Italian
Time zone: GMT +2

Best Time to Visit:

Shoulder Season: April to june and September to October

Good deals on accommodation especially in the South.
Spring is best for festivals, flowers, and local produce while autumn has warm weather and grape harvest.

High Season: July to August

Summer is the busiest time to visit and the best time to go for hot decent weather.
Expect high prices for accommodations and crowds at tourist spots.

Low Season: November to March

Best time for budget travelers as prices go down by 30% compared to high season.
Many sights and hotels are closed in coastal and mountainous areas.
A good period for cultural events in large cities.

Encounters

Luxurious Train Voyage

From London to Venice or Paris to Verona, journey through the continent’s landscapes with Belomond's Venice Simplon-Orient-Express.

Venetian Lagoon Vintage Boat

Enjoy a beverage while sailing through the lagoon and taking in the lovely silhouette of Giudecca and San Giorgio Maggiore at dusk.

Vintage Tour on Fiat 500

Think about how charming it would be to drive across the Tuscan countryside in a classic Fiat Cinquecento.

Italian Picnic at Villa Borghese

Enjoy the exquisite food in your picnic basket, at the largest public park in Rome, Villa Borghese Gardens.

Azimut Yacht

Spend a memorable day seeing Sardinia's wonders as you cruise away on the Baglioni Hotels & Resorts Azimut yacht.

Visit Alberobello

Visit to the magical Alberobello to see the age-old art of mozzarella making.

Aquaflor Perfumery

A private trip to the legendary Maison de Parfum Aquaflor Florence, located in the Santa Croce area.

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All of our programs can also be tailored to match your needs and preferences.