Italy

Among the destinations we cover, Italy occupies a special place. It’s the place we live in, it’s one of the most popular European countries, and it’s stunning!

Here we will tell you all about Italian culture, traditions, gastronomy and whatever made the country a top holiday destination for so many years, but we will also give you essential tips for travelling to Italy and detailed guides to cities and regions.

Planning a trip to Italy your own is totally possible. With a widespread railway network, international and domestic flights, urban and extra-urban buses, great hotels, and a huge choice of restaurants not only in big cities but also small towns, you can organize a perfect Italian holiday for you and your family.

If, on the other hand, you prefer to enjoy a relaxing holiday without the hassle of taking care of the logistics, check out G Adventures tours.

Their 14-day Iconic Italy tour will take you to explore the country’s ancient history, its Renaissance past as well as its natural beauty. The itinerary includes stops in Italy’s most popular destinations impossible to miss if it’s your first trip, such as Florence, Venice, Rome, and Pompeii.
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Their Ultimate Italy trip, too, lasts two weeks, and you will visit the Cinque Terre, the Como Lake, the beautiful Tuscany region not only in Florence but also Pisa, Siena and its famous countryside, and obviously Rome. This tour misses Venice, so if it’s not your first time in Italy, it’s great as you’ll see new places.
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If you don’t have so much time and can travel for a week, their Highlights of Italy tour is a crash course of all things Italian or at least the most important ones. You will see legendary masterpieces like Leonardo Da Vinci’s Last Supper in Milan, Piazza San Marco in Venice, the Leaning Tower in Pisa, Rome’s Pantheon and the Vatican City.
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Athletes and outdoors fans will love G Adventures’ tours to Mont Blanc. Their 8-day Mont Blanc Explorer tour between Italy and Switzerland requires some fitness skills as you will be hiking at pretty high altitude, rafting, and engaging in other optional activities. Most of all, you will be enjoying the beautiful views of places such as Chamonix and Courmayeur.
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On a similar note, by booking G Adventures’ 10-day Trekking Mont Blanc tour you will be up for a more challenging trip. You will spend your holiday trekking the Alps in France, Italy, and Switzerland enjoying memorable views of glaciers, deep valleys, and the Mont Blanc.
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Some of our most popular Italy articles include:

 

Capo Cubeddu and the unsung heroes of Italy’s Varignano

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Carnival in Italy – Find the best places to enjoy the Italian Carnevale

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Venice Carnival – What to do and how to enjoy the wonderful Carnevale di Venezia

Are you planning to see Venice Carnival? Read about its history, what to do, the main events of Carnevale di Venezia and tips for a perfect trip.
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Exploring Catania between chivalry and charming decay

If there was one way to describe Catania, it wouldn’t be too far from sensory overloaded. Coming from Agrigento, I ...
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In Parco della Giara, where horses forgot to keep up with the evolution

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Resilient to globalization? Visit Sedilo, Sardinia

I can’t remember how many times I’ve been to Sedilo, one of Sardinia’s prettiest villages. Impossible to count them, really. ...
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The Legend of wolf that made Rome possible

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Follow The Sardinian Wine Trail and Discover Unparalleled Beauty

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Saint Catherine of Alexandria’s Festival in Sardinia (Bulls, Horses, and Roses)

The smartest thing the Catholic religion could possibly think of has been to incorporate pagan rituals into its own ceremonies. ...
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Secret Sardinia, Shelter of the Knights Templar

It’s easy to be seduced by Sardinia’s irregular beauty. The island’s rugged mountains framed by sandy beaches and crystal clear ...
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The silk weavers of Orgosolo: a tradition at risk of disappearing

I have already written about Orgosolo stunning street art and about its antimilitarist spirit. Orgosolo, however, is not only politics. ...
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Pratobello, a ghost town, or breeding ground for revolution?

“Does anybody live here in Pratobello?” Smirk. “Who would want to live here?!” A shepherd from Orgosolo was guarding his ...
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Journey through Roman Grandeur

Recently, I was invited by Context Travel to a cultural walk led by Dr. Francesca Barberini through the magnificence of ...
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Best Things To Do In Bolzano, Northern Italy

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The 13 Best Things to do in Florence in 2023

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