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Get ready for an unforgettable journey through the heart of Italy, where Tuscany's rolling hills, vineyards, and medieval cities set the stage. Your 7 Days in Florence and Tuscany will be filled with unique experiences, including iconic places and tucked-away gems you don't want to miss.
If you're looking for a destination that ticks off the boxes for nature, history, food and wine, you can't go wrong with Tuscany. Take a road trip into the iconic countryside to discover Tuscany's cuisine and famous wine regions. We cover where to stay and what to do for your 5 days in Tuscany.
Explore the network of ancient cave houses in the stunning 9,000 year old city. See where to stay and the top things to do in our 2 Day Matera Itinerary.
After spending 19 days in Italy, we fought through the depressingly mediocre and came up with the perfect 2 week Italy itinerary with the Amalfi Coast, Venice, Tuscany and other gems.
In the heart of the Tuscan wine region you'll find Siena, an unspoiled medieval city that merits a day of exploration itself. Your one day in Siena will be filled with wonderful experiences. The romantic city is best explored by wandering the streets and soaking in the sights with an aperitivo.
Popular tourist spots with incredible volumes of people can be filled with tourist traps or unexpected disappointments. Never fear! We list 10 things to know when travelling to Italy to help you avoid mistakes that we fell into ourselves.
Seeing Capri in a day is easily done from Naples if you know the following tips. We list the steps on how to get from Naples to Capri to enjoy a day trip.
Bologna is a historic city full of energy and bursting with great food. Our 2 day Bologna itinerary takes you to some of the best food spots in the city that have a locals feel.