Cinque Terre colourful village on Italian Riviera cliff
Destinations

Italy

Lake Como, Tuscany, Amalfi and the cities in between.

Why Visit

Italy rewards those who slow down. The combination of art, food, landscape and hospitality is unlike anywhere else in the world — but it is best experienced without rushing between too many cities.

Best Time to Go

May to June and September to October offer the best balance of weather, crowds and cost. July and August can be very hot and crowded in the south.

Suggested Pace

For a first trip, we suggest Lake Como and Tuscany over two weeks rather than trying to cover Rome, Florence, Venice and Amalfi in one go. Italy is better absorbed slowly.

Regions & Cities

Lake Como · Tuscany · Amalfi Coast · Florence · Venice · Rome · Sicily

Hotels We Often Recommend

Villa d'Este, Grand Hotel Tremezzo, Belmond Villa San Michele, Castiglion del Bosco, Il Pellicano

Our Thoughts

Our View on Italy

For families, we often suggest pairing Lake Como with a Tuscan villa rental. For couples, the Amalfi Coast in late September is exceptional. Do not try to do everything in one trip.

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