Italy is one of the most popular vacation destinations in Europe for good
reason. When you first think of Italy, perhaps the cities of Rome, Venice and
Florence come immediately to mind. Yet Italy can boast 20 geographically diverse
regions - each interlaced with a variety of landscapes, history, culture and
foods all waiting to be discovered!
Visitors can experience the spectrum - from Mediterranean islands and
expansive coastlines; splendid peaks and rugged mountains; glaciers, lagoons,
and extinct volcanoes; flat plains, deep gorges, gently rolling hills, thermal
waters and pine forests - all within one country. And along with this diversity
in geography and landscape, it is not uncommon to find examples of every age and
style of art and architecture in the smallest of Italian towns - transforming
them into veritable living museums. According to UNESCO, two thirds of the
world's historical artistic heritage resides in Italy. Visitors can observe
examples of the early Etruscan civilization; Roman monuments and ruins;
Romanesque architecture and Gothic cathedrals, and the masterpieces of the
Renaissance in major cities as well as many quite small towns.
Two integral parts of Italian life you will definitely want to share in
are Italian wines, derived from a 3,000-year tradition of winemaking, and the
ability to make Italian cuisine into a true gastronomical art form. But it is
probably the world-renowned Italian hospitality that makes Italy the perfect
destination for new visitors and returning visitors, season after season.
ROME Viva La Dolce Vita! Rome is both magical and
unforgettable. Take a vacation full of Rome's best: the Vatican, the Coliseum,
the Roman Forum, Piazza Navona, the Pantheon, Circus Maximus, Trevi Fountain and
the Spanish Steps. Take advantage of our sightseeing tours to Rome and take in
all these amazing landmarks in Rome's culture.
FLORENCE Known for its art, history and beautiful landscape,
Florence is a city where the past and present come together. Come see for
yourself the splendor and the history and art of Florence. Our Florence
sightseeing tours will provide you with a deeper experience of many of
Florence's highlights.
VENICE Venice, canals and carnival, is the most romantic and
mysterious city on earth. The old historic center of Venice is situated three
miles from the mainland on 118 islands in the Venetian Lagoon. The islands are
connected to each other by an intricate lattice of canals. This is Venice, with
its famous cafes, its Byzantine basilica and its legion of hungry pigeons.
MILAN Milan is the center of Italian fashion and business.
Milan is a bustling cosmopolitan city with lots to offer the sophisticated
traveler. Milan's museums house such treasures as Da Vinci's Last Supper and
works by Mantegna, Raphael and Titian.
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