Italy

Colosseum, Vatican City, Sistine Chapel, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, and pasta carbonara where it was invented.

Gondola rides through 150+ canals, St. Mark's Basilica, Murano glass, and Burano's rainbow houses.

Renaissance capital — Uffizi Gallery, Duomo cathedral, Ponte Vecchio, and the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance.

Dramatic cliffside villages — Positano, Amalfi, Ravello — with the Mediterranean sparkling far below.

Rolling vineyards, cypress-lined roads, medieval hill towns like San Gimignano, and Chianti wine trails.

Five colorful fishing villages clinging to the Ligurian coast, connected by hiking trails and a train line.

Fashion capital with Da Vinci's Last Supper, Gothic Duomo cathedral, La Scala opera, and designer shopping.

The best pizza on earth, ancient Pompeii's ruins preserved by Vesuvius, and the vibrant chaos of Napoli.

George Clooney's neighborhood — stunning Alpine lake surrounded by elegant villas, gardens, and villages.

Mount Etna, Greek temples at Agrigento, Taormina's clifftop theatre, and arancini fresh from the fryer.

The famous Blue Grotto, Faraglioni rock formations, Augustus Gardens, and a chic Mediterranean island vibe.

Costa Smeralda's turquoise beaches, ancient nuraghe towers, and one of the world's Blue Zones of longevity.

Romeo and Juliet's balcony, a Roman amphitheatre still hosting operas, and a charming old town on the Adige.

Italy's food capital — tortellini, ragù, mortadella, and medieval porticoes stretching 40km through the city.