Italy Travel Stories

Nov 20, 2023 • 7 min read

Plan the perfect time for your visit to Italy with this guide to weather, crowds, prices and events through the year.

Nov 19, 2023 • 11 min read

Home to some of the greatest artworks, historical monuments and food on the planet, Italy elates, inspires and moves its visitors like few other countries.

Nov 16, 2023 • 4 min read

You’ve planned your trip to Italy. Everything is set – all that is left to do is pack. Here's some practical advice to help you pack smart.

Nov 16, 2023 • 7 min read

Whether you're cruising the Amalfi Coast or driving through the Tuscan countryside, these scenic road trips will help you see the best of Italy.

Oct 27, 2023 • 6 min read

Italy offers an immense variety of landscapes and experiences. Here are our favorite elevated and lesser-known options

Sep 4, 2023 • 8 min read

With its iconic monuments and irresistible food, Italy is one of Europe’s best destinations. But the possibilities can seem overwhelming. Until now.

Jul 5, 2023 • 5 min read

Save time and money by traveling between Venice and Rome on the overnight Intercity Notte service.

Jun 19, 2023 • 6 min read

As soon as you arrive on the Amalfi Coast, someone will ask: “Have you done the Path of the Gods?” Here's how to make it happen.

Jun 14, 2023 • 4 min read

Our new series features local travel writers on the their favorite lesser-known spots in famous destinations. First up: Italy.

Jun 9, 2023 • 5 min read

Experience the best of Italy as a family with this guide to the top things to do there with kids.

Jun 6, 2023 • 10 min read

From the tucked-away covers in the Cinque Terre to the sands of Sicily and Sardinia, here are our top 17 beaches in Italy.

May 30, 2023 • 14 min read

Your guide to traveling independently across Italy, from the Alps to the islands.

May 20, 2023 • 7 min read

These top budget tips can help you save money while exploring Italy.

May 19, 2023 • 4 min read

Italy is one of the most visited countries in Europe and its many attractions are hard to resist. Find out if you need a visa before you go.

May 16, 2023 • 9 min read

With so many attractions, it's hard to know where to begin with a trip to Italy. Here's some local insight into the essential things to know before you go.

Mar 22, 2023 • 8 min read

We’ve asked two passionate travel writers to make the case for each of these two divine Mediterranean destinations.

Nov 9, 2022 • 4 min read

Hit early and hard at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, these cities have been chosen as a symbol of renaissance, hope and rebirth through culture.

Oct 19, 2022 • 9 min read

One of the world's most revered cuisines, Italian food is a handy umbrella term for the country's cache of regional cuisines.

Oct 8, 2022 • 10 min read

From the cliff-hanging trails of Amalfi to the colossal granite spires of the Dolomites, Italy is made for hiking.

Feb 28, 2022 • 5 min read

Our guide offers a roundup of the best sites in Rome, Lazio, Umbria and Tuscany for discovering the art and architecture of the ancient Etruscans.

Sep 29, 2021 • 5 min read

Visitors to Italy ordering their first real coffee need to know they’re in quasi-sacred territory. Here are our top tips on how to drink coffee in Italy

Aug 5, 2021 • 5 min read

Travel writer Allison Tibaldi learned that a mishmash of whatever's in the fridge does not make a meal in Italy. She shares her story with Lonely Planet.