Must-See Destinations in Italy
Alongside our Italy travel specialists, we have created a list of our favorite highlights of Italy. Depending on how much time you have, we have recommendations on where you should go and what you should do. Below is a short list of the must-see destinations along with the various experiences you can enjoy while traveling through Italy.
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- Discover the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and other Roman ruins
- Experience the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica, museums, and historical works of art at the Vatican
- Witness the Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, and Pantheon
- Savor an afternoon in Piazza Navona
- Visit the Ponte Vecchio, Duomo (Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore), Piazza Santa Croce, and Museo dell’Opera dell Duomo
- Discover the Uffizi, Galleria dell’Accademia, Bargello National Museum, and Casa Buonarroti
- Enjoy an Olive Oil Tour and Tasting, Wine Tour (Chianti), and the towns of Siena, San Gimignano, Pisa, and Lucca
- Visit Doge’s Palace, St. Mark’s Square, the Jewish Ghetto, and the Grand Canal
- Enjoy a scenic ride through the canals with a gondolier
- Visit Murano Island for glass artifacts and a glass blowing demonstration
- Hike the towns of Cinque Terre
- Travel between the towns of the Amalfi Coast
- Climb the Leaning Tower of Pisa
- Wander the ancient cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum
- Shop the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II and the boutiques that fill every street and alley