Tuscany and Italian Lakes

This buzzing metropolis is Italy's heart of style and chic, offering travelers great shopping, historic sites, and superb cuisine.

Italy's largest church dates to the 14C, boasting Gothic architecture, a wealth of ornamental elements, and ecclesiastical relics.

Grab a cup of coffee and enjoy an hour in one of the gorgeous squares, then plunge into this chic center and shop til you drop.

Spoil yourself and your loved ones to a night of class and elegance in this world-renowned opera house dating to the 18C.

This 15C church features Gothic and Renaissance architecture, and is home to Leonardo da Vinci's infamous mural, "The Last Supper".

While the villa itself is not open to the public, its surrounding botanical gardens are, offering an array of natural features.

Hemmed with charming small towns, this lovely lake little-known, but boasts marvelous scenery and a serene atmosphere.

A gallery exhibiting contemporary art, as well as 19C pieces, including Romanticism, Lombard Landscape, Symbolism, and other schools.

Originated as a private collection, this 19C museum exhibits work by wonderful Italian painters, as well as other European masters.

While the wonderful 17C villa with its rich frescoes is not open to the public, its surrounding grounds are a large lovely parkland.

A 15C castle with intricate architectural design, home to remarkable museums displaying art, weaponry, history, and other fields.

Settled in the heart of Lake Maggiore, these isles host many little gems, including a gallery, a palace, a small beach, and gardens.

One of the smaller Italian lakes, Lake Orta boasts lovely little islet in its center with a charming settlement.

Full of beauty and charm, this popular town rests on the banks of Lake Como, and offers its visitors an array of cultural monuments.

Wander around the narrow winding streets full of charming little nooks, and fall in love in one of Italy's prettiest little towns.

A relic of Italian Gothic architecture, this impressive 14C cathedral features remarkable tapestries, as well as fine paintings.

While the villa itself is not open to the public, its surrounding botanical gardens are, offering an array of natural features.

Hemmed with charming small towns, this lovely lake little-known, but boasts marvelous scenery and a serene atmosphere.

One of the smaller Italian lakes, Lake Orta boasts lovely little islet in its center with a charming settlement.

Settled in the heart of Lake Maggiore, these isles host many little gems, including a gallery, a palace, a small beach, and gardens.

A national park comprising two picturesque valleys flanked with mountains and riddled with rivers, featuring splendid views of the Alps.

Situated on a headland jutting into the breathtaking Lake Como, this little town boasts superb scenery, good food, and rich nightlife.

A gorgeous little town on the shore of Lake Garda, boasting a medieval castle, quaint cobbled streets, nice beaches, and great food.

Fall in love with the lively bustle of this popular lakeside town, its beautiful streets, and large cobbled piazzas.

As if plucked from a storybook, this 13C castle rests on the bank with its turrets and its towers, creating a magical atmosphere.

Set on the very tip of the peninsula, this beautiful beach offers easy access into the lake and stunning scenery.

Hemmed with charming small towns, this lovely lake little-known, but boasts marvelous scenery and a serene atmosphere.

Immortalized in several Shakespearean plays, Verona lures travelers with its culture, rich history, and unforgettable atmosphere.

Jutting from a sheer cliffside, this 16C church is a unique pilgrimage site, affording spectacular views and a sense of tranquility.

With its plentiful museums, lovely churches, large piazzas, and superb palaces, this cosmopolitan city is rich with culture.

Famed worldwide for its romantic canals and gorgeous masks, this thriving city offers its visitors a wealth of cultural attractions.

Venice's famous main square is beautifully designed, lined with gorgeous arcaded buildings, and is a great spot for people-watching.

Lined with a fascinating array of architectural curios, the Grand Canal is the city's largest water transportation vein.

Boasting superb Italian-Byzantine style, this 11C basilica hosts a wealth of gilded mosaics, elegant frescoes, and other decorations.

Set on one of Venice's major arteries, this superb museum hosts an array of modern art, from Cubism, to Expressionist, to Futurism.

Immortalized in several Shakespearean plays, Verona lures travelers with its culture, rich history, and unforgettable atmosphere.

Once a thriving hub of the Venetian Republic, this lagoon island features several remarkable churches and a few historic sites.

If you allow yourself one touristy act, let it be this - take a ride on a gondola, exploring the city as it should be explored.

Dating to the 15C, this clock town boasts an ornate facade and fine architectural blend, as well as offering tours behind the mechanism.

Wander around the famed City of Canals, exploring the winding streets by foot or a gondola, soaking up the carnivalesque ambiance.

Located on the long sandbar, this beach rests on the Adriatic Sea, and offers wonderful seaside scenery, clear water, and fine sand.

Dedicated to the life and work of Antonio Canova, a renowned 18C Neoclassical artist, this museum exhibits his sculptures and technique.

Pack up your hiking boots because the wild beauty of the Dolomites awaits your exploration, boasting streams, mountains, and rich fauna.

Established as part of a monastery in the 12C, this 16C reconstruction retains a notable collection of fine artwork and a beautiful facade.

Featuring a long monastic history, this isle also invites travelers to walk among its gardens, enjoy the views, or visit a cultural event.

Stretching for 11km parallel the shore, this sandbar is a resort of its own, known for its elegant villas and a great beach.

A bridge of white limestone, best known for various legends explaining the etymology of its name, be it prisoners' or lovers' sighs.

World's second-largest accessible cave system boasts a wealth of rock formations, as well as an adjacent speleological museum.

With its plentiful museums, lovely churches, large piazzas, and superb palaces, this cosmopolitan city is rich with culture.

This marvelous hilltop town boasts architectural variety, historic towers, a fun medieval atmosphere, and superb local wine.

A central square well-known for its triangular shape, lined with restaurants and offering a great opportunity for people-watching.

Explore San Gimignano's lively historic center, full of medieval buildings, diverse architecture, and great restaurants.

Erected in the 13C, this Romanesque palace has served as a municipal hub, and now houses a local museum, as well as an art gallery.

The main church of San Gimignano dates to the 12C, featuring elegant Romanesque architecture, as well as rich interior with frescoes.

Tuscany's capital is full of history, boasting beautiful architecture, great art venues, superb food, and unforgettable atmosphere.

One of the best areas to take a scenic drive in Tuscany, this valley offers great views of the countryside at its best.

A top destination and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Siena is famous for its cuisine, art, museums, and medieval cityscape.

Only ruins remain of the 13C monasterial complex, but wandering among these offers glimpses of fine Gothic architecture.

Erected during the Renaissance period, this villa now boasts a superb parkland dotted with fountains, statues, and lovely scenery.

Dating to the 14C, this hilltop monastery boasts remarkable frescoes, murals, and breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside.

With its undeniable medieval charm, this town is full of history, churches, quaint streets, museums, and stately villas.

Roam the alleyways of this medieval center, where historic buildings line the streets and quaint cafes beckon with local delicacies.

This gorgeous 11C church is best-known for its intricately designed facade, comprised of numerous apses some of which host statues.

Dating to the 11C, this lovely church boasts Romanesque exterior, Gothic decor, ancient ecclesiastical relics, and several paintings.

Surrounded with breathtaking gardens, this elegant 17C palace now houses a medical museum exhibiting historic tools and texts.

Tuscany's capital is full of history, boasting beautiful architecture, great art venues, superb food, and unforgettable atmosphere.

Spanning 70km, only 2 of which are open to the public, this marvelous karst cave system is rich with mesmerizing rock formations.

Erected in the 14C as a status symbol, this Renaissance-Gothic tower features a charming roof garden and offers spectacular views.

Riddled with trails of various lengths, this limestone cave system features stalactites, subterranean lakes, mud formations, and more.

A striking rock formation reaching the height of over 1,000m, boasting a national park and an array of tropical vegetation.

Comprised of five colorful villages, this Italian town sprawls over terraced rocks along the coast and offers spectacular scenery.

A hiking trail high above the Cinque Terre villages that affords breathtaking views of the area. Takes a full day of moderate effort.

If you have one day to explore the Cinque Terre villages, this gorgeous coastal trail connecting the villages is the best way to do so.

The second smallest and possibly the oldest of Cinque Terre's towns, Manarola is famous for its bright and colorful houses.

One Cinque Terre's five towns, Vernazza is known as one of the most authentic fishing villages on the Italian Riviera.

Tuscany's capital is full of history, boasting beautiful architecture, great art venues, superb food, and unforgettable atmosphere.

Spanning 70km, only 2 of which are open to the public, this marvelous karst cave system is rich with mesmerizing rock formations.

One of the five towns of Cinque Terre, it is known for its famous convent which is visible from all parts of Cinque Terre.

The most southern of Cinque Terre's five towns, it is is known for its historic charm and its excellent locally produced wine.

The only town of Cinque Terre not directly adjacent to the sea, Corniglia connects to the other towns by natural stone terraces.

Riddled with trails of various lengths, this limestone cave system features stalactites, subterranean lakes, mud formations, and more.

A striking rock formation reaching the height of over 1,000m, boasting a national park and an array of tropical vegetation.