Create an Unforgettable Tour of Italy

What Italy offers

As one of the most beautiful countries in the world Italy offers an endless array of history, culture, art, vineyards, countryside and beaches. It is for this reason that tours of Italy are extremely popular; many want to see as much of Italy's beauty as possible in one trip.

Each region of Italy has its own history and cultural background, which affects all aspects of life, from cooking to language. This cultural and historical diversity derives in past from the influence of the different civilisations, which have held sway over different regions throughout history; Etruscans in Tuscany, Greeks in Calabria, Romans with their empire starting in Lazio and extending throughout Italy and beyond, and Normans in Sicily, to name but a few.

Today the country's very efficient railway and internal flight networks make it possible to combine almost any of the country's locations within a single tour of Italy. A tailor-made tour enables you to choose which destinations most appeal to you.

Places to visit on your tour of Italy

Rome, as a millennium-long centre of power, culture and religion, is one of the must-see destinations on a tour of Italy. Having been the centre of one of the globe's greatest civilizations ever, the city has exerted a huge influence over the world in its c. 2,500 years of existence.

Florence is considered the birthplace of the Renaissance and is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful cities in the world due its impact on art, music, architecture and religion. The city is famed for its wide ranging collections of art and is regarded by many as the art capital of Italy, with Michelangelo's statue of David available to see at the Accademia Art Gallery.

Venice is known as "The Floating City". It is famous for its iconic canals and Gondola boats that are used by tourists to travel around the city. Today there are numerous attractions in Venice, such as San Marco Basilica, the Grand Canal and the Piazza San Marco.

Other popular destinations for those taking a tour of Italy include charming northern cities in Italy such as Genoa, Turin and Milan, and the intriguing cities in the southern island of Sicily such as Palermo, Catania and Agrigento. Other population destinations on a tour of Italy are Verona and Lake Garda, the latter being famous for providing the setting of Shakespeare's star-crossed lovers Romeo and Juliet.

It is this diversity of destinations and wide varied influences that help to make Italy an amazing place to visit. A tour of Italy is by far the most effective way to see all what this stunning country offers.