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Every town has a better pasta than the last one, and every one of them will tell you so.

Best time to go

April to June and September to October. August is hot and busy, and many locals are on holiday.

Highlights
  • The Colosseum and Vatican Museums
  • Renaissance art at the Uffizi
  • Gondolas on Venice's Grand Canal
  • Wine tasting in Chianti and Montalcino
  • Boating to Capri's grottoes
When are you going?

10-yr avg (2015–24) near Rome, Open-Meteo / ERA5 (CC BY 4.0)

Flying from

Approx: great-circle distance plus a buffer to FCO. Stop chips go by distance, not airline schedules. Search any major airport above. Your trip designer confirms real routings. No prices.

How exact are these flight times?

They're estimates from distance plus a buffer, not schedules. Real routings and stops are confirmed by your advisor.

Map of stays in Italy 65 pinned

    Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Pins come from OpenStreetMap; stays without a confirmed location aren't pinned.

    Where to stay in Italy

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    Italy specialists

    Local experts who plan Italy end to end

    Luxury

    Imago Artis Travel★ 4.9 Tripadvisor · Italy specialist

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    Imago Artis Travel designs exclusive and authentic tourism itineraries always following the highest quality standards and customizing the event to meet the guest's requirements and expectations. Genuine enthusiasm for arts and culture, a keen eye for the smallest detail, creative thinking in developing new experiences and flexibility in handling last minute changes are our main strengths. Our costs might be high, but so is our service!

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    Venice

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    Sicily

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    Rome

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    Queen of Clubs Italy★ None · Italy specialist

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    Queen of Clubs is more than just a travel business. It is a Lifestyle Services Provider, crafting exquisite experiences that redefine the essence of luxury. Queen of Clubs operates solely with travel organisers, delivering to travellers who expect nothing but unparalleled quality. Mission: redefine luxury travel through cutting-edge technology and innovation.

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    Arno Travel & Event Design★ None · Italy specialist

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    Arno Travel is a luxury Destination Management Company creating bespoke journeys, celebrations, and events throughout Italy, including Sicily and Sardinia. Founded in Florence in 1969 and deeply rooted in Tuscany, we combine authentic local expertise with a highly personalized approach. From luxury escapes and multi-generational family journeys to milestone celebrations, destination weddings, and exclusive private events. Services include handpicked hotels and villas, private transfers, VIP acce

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    Sample Itineraries Umbria

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    Sample Itinerary Florence

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    Sample Itinerary Milan Lakes

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    Nine Day Sicily

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    Seven Day Florence and Tuscany

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    Absolute Sicilia★ None · Italy specialist

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    Absolute Sicilia crafts bespoke luxury journeys across Sicily, blending insider access to hidden gems with unparalleled personalization for discerning travelers. As the premium brand of Tour Plus Sicilia (a DMC leader since 1996), we deliver once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Named Forbes' top luxury travel advisor in the region and award-winner for our Sicilian Rhapsody web-series. Our team of Sicily-savvy travel designers offers 24/7 availability and white-label services for customized itinerarie

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    Italy's Best★ None · Italy specialist

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    ITALY'S BEST is a boutique DMC that caters to the cultured traveller who may have seen a lot but wants to experience more. We create exclusive, high-end vacations for families traveling with children, adults, couples and small groups. We design everything from romantic mini-breaks, tailor-made walking tours, day trips, including private driving in luxury vehicles, after hours museum visits, culinary excursions. All accompanied by our exclusive English-speaking experts. Based in Rome, we serve al

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    Rome - Three to Four Days

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    Venice - Three Days

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    Tuscany - Four Days

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    Naples and the Amalfi Coast - Five Days

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    Milan and Lake Como - Three to Four Days

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    Privilege Italia★ None · Italy specialist

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    We are a destination management company curating bespoke journeys and high-end concierge services for those who seek the true essence of Italy. We design experiences that balance exclusivity and a true sense of place, from timeless landmarks to hidden retreats known only to locals. Founded by cousins Mario and Francesco. Whether it's a private villa in Tuscany, a sailing escape along the Amalfi Coast, or a quiet encounter with Italian artisans, each journey is tailored to reflect you.

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    First Time in Italy - Twelve Days from Venice (12 days)

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    Eleven Day Italy Family Itinerary (11 days)

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    Four Day Capri Dolce Vita (4 days)

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    Eight Day Amalfi Coast and Capri (8 days)

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    Sono Travel Club★ None
    Golf Traveller★ None

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    Golf Traveller curate experiences just for you, the discerning golf traveller. We design bespoke itineraries personalised to reflect where you want to travel, how you want to travel, and who you want to travel with - we always consider the needs of non-golfing travellers too. Centre your experience around a major event - the Ryder Cup, The Masters, sevens rugby or Formula One - or tick off a bucket-list destination. This is epic golf travel of the highest order.

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    TAOLS Luxury Travel★ None · Italy specialist

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    Taols is a luxury travel company based in Florence. Working since 2010 with 4/5 star clients from USA, Canada, England, South Africa and Switzerland. Complete itineraries including hotels or just one day activities. One-of-a-kind experiences in Tuscany, Umbria, Emilia Romagna, Veneto, Amalfi Coast, Sicily, Como lake, Milan and Naples.

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    Access Italy★ None · Italy specialist

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    Access Italy is a family run DMC founded by the Amorico family, built on generations of local knowledge and genuine relationships across Italy. What began with our father working as a driver and guide in Rome has grown into a trusted partner for travelers seeking authentic, carefully crafted experiences. Today, we design highly personalized journeys with warmth, discretion, and true insider access.

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    Authenticus Italy - A Travel Collection DMC★ None · Italy specialist

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    Authenticus Italy was born from the desire to show the beauty of our country and the uniqueness of our culture to travelers from around the world. From must-see sites to hidden gems, our philosophy is to showcase the authentic Italian essence through personalized and unique experiences. Our detail-oriented approach and in-depth location knowledge, paired with our extensive network and strong business acumen, allows us to deliver a truly unparalleled experience. An unplanned stop at a local caffe

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    Florence, Tuscany and Rome

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    Backroads★ 4.8 Travelstride

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    Backroads is the leader in active travel. Since 1979, we've been taking people on unforgettable Biking, Walking & Hiking and Multi-Adventure Trips around the world. Our meticulous trip design, world class trip leaders, and elegant hotels and world class dining set us apart in the world of active vacations.

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    Celebrated Experiences★ None

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    Celebrated Experiences is one-stop-shop for 4 and 5-star hotels, guides, tickets, and full itineraries in Italy, France, the UK and Ireland. You can also call Celebrated for a one night hotel booking or a single transfer. Two flexible ways to present pricing: Transparent Breakdown or Package Price in USD.

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    TourRadar★ 4.6 Trustpilot

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    TourRadar is the Organized Adventure Platform, helping travel agents capture every opportunity through one easy-to-use online Partner Portal. Agents can instantly book from 50,000+ ready-to-sell multi-day organized adventures in over 160 countries, or connect directly with an extensive network of global DMCs to customize itineraries.

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    Family Twist★ None

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    Family-focused DMC.

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    Family Twist Itinerary Venice Rome

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    Travelive★ 3.5 Trustpilot

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    Travelive is a collection of locally based DMCs specializing in unique travel experiences tailored to individual clients. Founded by a former advisor, Travelive was built to address the challenges advisors face when working with overseas companies. With offices in the US and in each destination, dedicated local teams led by Country Managers offer in-depth destination knowledge, local support, and a complete solution for clients from 4* to ultraluxe. Expertise includes custom FIT itineraries, gro

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    Italy island hopping

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    Kensington Tours★ 4.8 Trustpilot

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    Kensington Tours specializes in personalized travel, designing every trip around your client's preferences - no two itineraries are the same. With expertise in over 100 countries and a global team of 450+ destination experts, they offer fast quote turnaround times (typically within 24-48 hours for multi-country or complex itineraries). Kensington also offers three-way calls between destination experts and clients. Local private guides help travelers experience each destination.

    • Guest rating 4.8/5 from 2,724 reviews on Trustpilot

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    Rome & Amalfi Coast Discovery · 8 days outlined
    1. Day 1: Arrive in Rome

      Private airport transfer and a golden-hour wander on your own.

    2. Day 2: Ancient Rome

      Spanish Steps at leisure, then a small-group afternoon at the Colosseum and Roman Forum.

    3. Day 3: Vatican and neighbourhoods

      Small-group Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel tour, then self-guided neighbourhood exploring.

    4. Day 4: To Sorrento via Pompeii

      Train to Naples, then a private transfer to Sorrento with a stop at Pompeii.

    5. Day 5: Sorrento

      Private walking tour of the old town, then limoncello tasting on your own.

    6. Day 6: Capri

      Full-day small-group trip to Capri with lunch.

    7. Day 7: Slow day in Sorrento

      Pool time, shopping and an evening aperitivo along Corso Italia.

    8. Day 8: Departure

      Private transfer to Naples.

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    Italy With Class★ None
    Prime Tours Germany★ None

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    We are a tour operator based a few minutes outside Munich. We specialize in luxury trips to Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and their neighboring countries. The team and the owner are passionate about creating individualized, off-the-beaten-path trips. Our most praised service is that the owner still takes clients around.

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    Sarda Elite Group★ None

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    Sarda Elite Group Destination Management Company for Tailor-Made Holidays in Sardinia & Corsica. We specialize in creating unique, bespoke experiences: custom-designed classic, active, and leisure tours across Sardinia and Corsica; self-drive itineraries; hand-picked hotels, luxury villas, and yacht charters; local assistance in multiple languages at Olbia and Cagliari airports. Rapid response time with proposals sent within one hour of inquiry. Exclusive B2B booking system offering confidential

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    Roundabout Experiences★ None

    Contemporary

    Towns of Italy★ 4.8 Tripadvisor · Italy specialist

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    Towns of Italy is an Italy-based DMC and tour producer, offering a flexible and experience-driven approach to travel design through day tours, multi-day journeys, and customized FIT and group services. With nearly 20 years of expertise and a strong on-the-ground presence, we support travel advisors in creating seamless journeys across Florence & Tuscany, Rome, Venice, the Amalfi Coast, Puglia, Sicily, and Sardinia. Unlike many traditional DMCs, Towns of Italy directly operates many of its experi

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    Railbookers★ 4.7 Trustpilot

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    Traveling by train includes scenery impossible by any other means. With Railbookers & Amtrak Vacations, expertly planned rail vacations worldwide. Leading rail experts specializing in land-based FIT rail vacations across Europe, US, Canada, Australia and beyond. Clients can choose expertly planned independent vacations or have Rail Experts build a customized trip.

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    Top cities & places

    Where to go

    Signature experiences

    What to do

    • The Colosseum and Vatican Museums
    • Renaissance art at the Uffizi
    • Gondolas on Venice's Grand Canal
    • Wine tasting in Chianti and Montalcino
    • Boating to Capri's grottoes

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    Tours

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    Once in a lifetime

    Yacht charters and all-suite yachtsSuites and villas, with perks where availableFirst class or private jet, arranged

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    Before you go

    Entry requirements

    For U.S. passport holders on a vacation. Other passport? Your advisor will check for you.

    Italy

    No visa (Schengen area)
    1. Check your passport. Valid at least 3 months beyond the day you leave the Schengen area. At least 1 blank page for stamps.
    2. Nothing to apply for. Free.
    3. Know your stay. Up to 90 days in any 180-day period across all Schengen countries combined.
    • ETIAS (the EU's future online travel authorization, similar to ESTA) is NOT in operation yet. The EU says it will announce the start date several months before launch. There is nothing to apply for today; any site taking ETIAS applications now is not official.

    Last verified Oct 12, 2026.

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    Entry rules change, sometimes with little notice. Always confirm before you travel. This is general guidance, not legal advice.

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