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Imagine standing in the shadow of the Colosseum, where gladiators once fought, or wandering Pompeii’s hauntingly preserved streets. These aren’t just ruins; they’re chapters of a story that shaped the modern world. Feel the echoes of ancient Rome and its timeless influence. This isn’t history—it’s a living legacy you’ll relive with every step and story you share.
In Italy, food isn’t just eaten—it’s celebrated. Picture truffle hunting in Piedmont, crafting perfect ravioli in Emilia-Romagna, or sampling creamy burrata fresh from Puglia’s farms. Every meal is an adventure, a masterpiece of flavors born from centuries of tradition. Forget basic pizza and pasta; this is the soul of Italian cuisine, an edible love letter you’ll want to rewrite back home.
Italy doesn’t just display art—it breathes it. Walk beneath the Sistine Chapel’s celestial ceiling, lose yourself in the gilded halls of Venetian palaces, or stumble upon hidden frescoes in quiet Tuscan chapels. Even the streets are canvases, with statues, mosaics, and architecture turning everyday life into an artistic journey. Prepare to feel inspired at every turn.
Picture the sun setting over pastel-hued Positano, or the surreal beauty of Capri’s Blue Grotto glowing from within. From the rugged cliffs of Amalfi to Sicily’s volcanic beaches, Italy’s coasts are pure enchantment. Sail crystalline waters, dine on fresh seafood with sea views, or simply soak in the breathtaking landscapes. Each shoreline tells a story you’ll never want to end.
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Trustpilot Rated 4.8/5.0Awesome Italy trip - Rough Guide's nailed it! We had an awesome trip to Italy thanks to Rough Guides and Martina, our local travel planner/expert in Italy who planned the entire trip for us. She was very responsive to all our questions and worked diligently to put our trip together. We were 3 couples on a 16-night journey staying in 5 different cities and we had prepared ourselves that we would probably hit a bump in the road somewhere along the line with such an extensive itinerary. Much to our delight, everything went perfectly. All of the drivers and tour guides were excellent, arriving on time and going out of their way to be accommodating to our group's desires. The tours were all top notch and the guides so professional and knowledgeable, but still fun! Included in our trip was a farm stay with a cooking class in Tuscany which was a highlight for sure. All of the hotels on our journey were perfect, beautiful with great staff, and great locations. Choosing a travel company to plan your trip can be a leap in faith, but we couldn't be more pleased with the job Martina and Rough Guides did for us.
Great experience! Five incredible days!
The guides were spectacular—knowledgeable and very understanding. I was very sick with the flu, and they all were extremely accommodating. I truly hope they didn’t catch my germs. Punctual to the t’s.
Our trip was packed with a variety of different things to do in Italy. For the most part we enjoyed it all. We had some really great guides, particular mention to Graciela from Floence Town who took us on an unforgettable 5hr walk, lunch and wine tasting. Roberta organized all our hotels, transfers and tours. It was great not having to do that myself, which is so time consuming. Everyone was very professional.
A real luxury experience!
Our holiday is definitely one of the best ones I have ever had, we came back home with wonderful memories!
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