Italy Destination Guides

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Amalfi Coast

Cliffside villages, lemon groves and turquoise water.

Italy’s food capital: tortellini, ragù and arcaded streets.

Sardinia’s capital with a hilltop old town and city beach.

Five colourful clifftop villages linked by trails, trains and boats.

Turquoise bays and white-sand beaches in northern Sardinia.

Pink-tinged peaks, alpine lakes and hut-to-hut hiking.

Renaissance art, Tuscan food and easy day trips.

Villas, ferries and mountain views, about an hour from Milan.

Italy’s biggest lake: castles, beaches and lakeside towns.

Baroque Lecce, clear Adriatic water and Puglia’s seafood.

The ancient cave-dwelling Sassi district, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Fashion, design and a gateway to the lakes and the Alps.

Birthplace of pizza, Pompeii and a lively historic centre.

Markets, street food, Norman palaces and nearby Cefalù.

The Leaning Tower and Piazza dei Miracoli, an easy stop between cities.

Ancient ruins, Vatican treasures and pasta worth planning a day around.

Medieval Piazza del Campo, rolling vineyards and wine tasting.

Ancient Greek ruins and the island of Ortigia.

Greek theatre with sea views, plus hikes on Mount Etna.

Royal palaces, the Egyptian Museum, chocolate and Piedmont wine.

Canals, palaces and islands: car-free, unforgettable and best enjoyed slowly.

Roman arena, Juliet’s balcony and a good stop between Venice and Milan.