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10-day Italy Itinerary for First-Time Visitors
A finely tuned 10-day itinerary for a first-time visit to Italy.
Travel Guide to Florence - Everything You Need to Know
Florence is Italy’s Renaissance masterpiece, and it deservedly features on every first-time visitor’s itinerary. But whether you’ve been to Italy one time or ten, it’s worth coming back here to discover it in-depth!
How to Spend 3 Days in Florence - A Guide for First-Time Visitors
3-days is the perfect amount of time to spend in Florence, and this itinerary covers the city's marquee sights while providing a nice mix of extraordinary but less-visited attractions.
What to See and Do in Florence - Italy’s Renaissance Masterpiece
A comprehensive guide to Florence's main sights, perfect for any first-time visitor.
Where to Stay in Puglia - Best Bases
A detailed guide to help you choose where to base yourself during a trip to Puglia.
Mount Etna Travel Guide
Almost everywhere you go in eastern Sicily, Mount Etna will be towering over you in the background, serving as a constant reminder that you just have to visit!
A Local’s Guide to Visiting Sorrento, Italy
Sorrento, often considered the gateway to the Amalfi Coast, is a lovely town in its own right and is well worth spending a few days in, especially if you want to travel around the wider region.
A Local’s Guide to Visiting Modica, Sicily
A comprehensive guide to the Sicilian city of Modica, in Sicily’s famed Val di Noto.
A Local’s Guide to Visiting Scicli, Sicily
Scicli, in the famous Val di Noto region of southeastern Sicily, is a little gem that has retained its authenticity and is still refreshingly free of crowds. Come discover it!
A Local’s Guide to Visiting the Aegadian (Egadi) Islands
A comprehensive guide to the Aegadian (Egadi) Islands in Sicily. How to get here, when to visit, how long to spend, how to travel between the islands, where to stay, and what to see & do.
A Local’s Guide to Visiting the Aeolian Islands
Referred to as the "seven pearls of the Mediterranean", it’s with good reason that the Aeolian Islands are recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enchanting places of wild nature lapped by a sapphire-blue sea, this is unspoiled Sicily at its finest.
Travel Guide to Bologna - the Food Capital of Italy
Bologna is one of Italy’s most exciting urban centers, and nestled in the heart of Italy’s most-renowned food region, it’s also a fantastic place to spend a few days feasting on the finest Italian cuisine.
10-day Sicily Itinerary - Road Trip for First-Time Visitors
A Comprehensive 10-day journey through Sicily, starting in the west and then heading east across the island. If you’re looking to see as much as possible in just a week and a half, this is the plan for you.
Tuscany Itinerary - 7-day Road Trip
7 days road-tripping through the highlights of Tuscany. Start in Florence, then head to Siena and the Chianti countryside, before moving south to the Val d'Orcia and Montepulciano, and finishing your adventure in Pisa.
One Week Umbria Itinerary - Perugia, Assisi, and the historic hilltop towns
A one-week road trip through the historic hill-towns and bucolic countryside of Umbria is a chance to see authentic, Italy, with a fraction of the tourist crowds.
Travel Guide to Perugia, Italy
Perugia has evolved and changed over the centuries, going from an ancient Etruscan city to a medieval renaissance gem, and now a busy university town bursting with life. It’s an essential stop on any Umbria itinerary.
Travel Guide to Umbria - The Green Heart of Italy
A comprehensive guide to the Italian region of Umbria. How to get there and around, how long to spend, where to stay, what to see & do, and a complete one-week itinerary.
Travel Guide to Assisi, Italy
Hilltop Assisi, with its magnificent Basilica di San Francesco, is one of Umbria’s most visited destinations - and with good reason! Whether you visit as a pilgrim or just to see an iconic Italian city, this is somewhere not to be missed.
A Local’s Guide To Visiting Segesta, Sicily - An Ancient Elymian Settlement
A comprehensive guide to visiting the Segesta archaeological park in Sicily. How to get here, how long to spend, practical tips for planning your trip, and a complete itinerary.
A Local’s Guide to Visiting Salerno, Italy
Often overlooked in favor of its more famous neighbors on the Amalfi Coast, Salerno is a wonderful city that perfectly blends aspects of northern and southern Italy.