Category Archives: Italy

Beaches. Scenery. Historic. Foodie. Visit the UNESCO listed site Nuraghe Su Nuraxi Explore the beautiful medieval city of Oristano Enjoy a boat trip along the Baunei Coast See the 16th century cathedral at Campanile Hike the Cala Goloritzè trail Explore the Islands city of Cagliari Take a wine & cheese tasting tour with a localContinue reading “Top Ten Things to do in Sardinia”

Historic. Architecture. Beaches. Scenery. Visit the iconic Valley of the Temples See the golden mosaics at Monreale Cathedral in Palermo Relax on the beautiful beach at Cefalù Visit the incredible volcano Mt Etna Explore Selinunte archeological site Take part in a traditional pizza making class See the architecture at the towns of Taormina and CastelmolaContinue reading “Top Ten Things to do in Sicily”

Ancient. Architecture. Culture. Enigmatic. Stroll around the ancient town – the ‘Sassi of Matera’ Learn something new at the Musma Museum of Matera Explore the historic site of Palombaro Lungo Visit Casa Grotta of Vico Solitario – one of the oldest houses in Matera Wander around Matera’s stunning Cathedral See the collection at MUSMA, MuseumContinue reading “Top Ten Things to do in Matera”

Romantic. Arty. Charming. Renaissance See the Renaissance art at the Uffizi Visit the iconic Il Duomo di Firenze cathedral Shop for local food and produce at Mercato Centrale Head for a swim at Piscina Comunale Costoli pool complex Stroll through the stunning Boboli Gardens Take a day trip to Pisa for the iconic photo opportunityContinue reading “Top Ten Things to do in Florence”

Fashion. Charming. Arty. Architecture. See the incredible Last Supper painting by Da Vinci Spend a night at the Opera Unwind at the spa in the shadow of the Spanish walls Explore the city via its historic trams Shop for designer labels at Milan ‘Golden Triangle’ Get a photo outside the stunning Milan Cathedral Explore theContinue reading “Top Ten Things to do in Milan”

Pompeii. Pizza. Architecture. Bustling. Explore Pompeii and Herculaneum by day tour See the collection at MADRE – the Museo d’Arte Contemporanea Donnaregina Visit the architecturally striking church Gesu Nuovo Take a day trip to Sorrento or Capri Eat “pizza vera napoletana” – true Neapolitan pizza from the city of its invention See the Veiled ChristContinue reading “Top Ten Things to do in Naples”

Romantic. Soulful. Unique. Historic. Be serenaded on a Gondola ride around the canals Stroll around the heart of Venice – St Mark’s Square Explore the iconic Doge’s Palace and St Mark’s Basilica Drink like a Venetian on a Secret Wine Tour Buy a traditional masquerade mask Get lost in the weaving alleyways with surprises roundContinue reading “Top Ten Things to do in Venice”

Ancient. Historic. Arty. Culture. Take a guided tour of the Vatican and skip the lines Admire the ancient ruins at the Roman forum and the Colosseum on a guided tour Gaze in awe at the stunning architecture of the Pantheon Throw a coin over your shoulder into the Trevi Fountain so you can go backContinue reading “Top Ten Things to do in Rome”