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EXPERIENCES YOU’LL LOVE
The best part of any journey is the experiences you have along the way, leaving
you with memories to relive long after the holiday is over.
Italy has countless amazing things to see and do. Here are some of our favourites
to inspire your wanderlust.
Dolomites
FOOD & WINE SCENIC DRIVES
Coffee, cured meats, cheese, gelato, limoncello For breathtakingly beautiful scenic drives, it’s hard
and local wines – your tastebuds will be delighted to beat Italy. Cruise the picturesque Amalfi Coast
no matter where you go in Italy. Every corner of for views across the Mediterranean Sea. Traverse
Italy has its own delicious local dish or delicacies. the Tuscan countryside for rolling hills and endless
Try a traditional pizza margherita in Naples, cannoli vineyards, the Great Dolomites Road for gorgeous
in Palermo, orecchiette con cime di rapa in Puglia. mountain vistas, or venture to the Italian Lakes
Genoa is the home of pesto and risotto ai porcini for picture-perfect Italian Villas with crystalline
is a classic dish in Piedmont which is also home of water backdrops. Experienced drivers will love the
the truffle. Sip on Chianti in Tuscany or Prosecco challenge of the Stelvio Pass. Travelling by road is
in the Veneto region. Keep an eye out for fresh undoubtedly one of the best ways to experience
food markets in main cities which offer a taste of the region at your own pace, so why not hire a car
the local cuisine. and see for yourself.
Leaning Tower of Pisa
ICONIC LANDMARKS
Italy is home to some of the most iconic landmarks
in the world. Get a photo ‘propping up’ the
Leaning Tower of Pisa, people watch at the Trevi
Fountain and view the awe-inspiring Colosseum
in Rome. Climb Brunelleschi’s Dome of Florence’s
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore for spectacular
views over the city. Vibrant Piazza San Marco
in Venice is home to some of the most famous
landmarks in Italy, including St. Mark’s Basilica
and Doge’s Palace. Discover the ancient ruins of
Pompeii. Leave a letter for Juliet in the courtyard
beneath the famous Juliet balcony in Verona.
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Florence
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