Destination Guides

Where to go in Italy

Matching Italy's regions and cities to trip types — first-timers, beach weeks, food trips and family holidays.

6 min read · Updated 2026-08-01

Italy packs enormous variety into one rail-friendly country, from the Alpine north to a southern coastline with big islands. The official tourism portal counts around 40 airports with domestic, international and intercontinental connections, with Rome Fiumicino and Milan Malpensa as the major gateways, and describes a well-developed rail network including high-speed services between the main cities. Climate varies significantly north to south and by altitude: colder winters in the north, milder winters in the south, and warmer southern summers.

The places worth building a trip around

Each of these has its own page with timing, budget and getting-around notes.

Rome (City) — Layered history and neighbourhood trattorias.
Florence (City) — Renaissance core, walkable in two days.
Venice (City) — Canal city best seen early and late in the day.
Naples & Amalfi Coast (Coast) — Street food city plus cliffside villages and boat days.
Milan (City) — Design, shopping and a northern rail hub.
Dolomites (Region) — Hiking and skiing under limestone peaks.
Sicily (Island) — Greek ruins, volcanoes and street food.