Our guides for Italy: Rome, Florence, Venice and Milan, plus the Amalfi Coast, Sicily, Tuscany and Piedmont’s wine. Each one is checked against official sources and dated, so you know how fresh it is.
ItalyNews
Venice weighs a bigger, longer day-tripper fee for 2027
Venice is considering raising its day-tripper fee and charging it on more days in 2027. Nothing is decided yet, and overnight guests stay exempt.
ItalyRegion guide
A Weekend in Piedmont Wine Country: Langhe, Barolo and Truffles
Hilltop villages, Nebbiolo vineyards and the white truffle season. How to spend two or three days in the Langhe, Italy's great red wine country.
ItalyWine
Barolo vs Barbaresco: The Nebbiolo Brothers and How to Taste Both
Same grape, two hills either side of Alba. How Barolo and Barbaresco differ, and a simple plan to taste both in one Langhe weekend.
ItalyWine
Sangiovese: Tuscany’s red grape, and where to taste it
Italy's most planted red grape gives cherry, herbs and bright acidity. Here's how it tastes, where it grows and where to drink it on a weekend.
ItalyRegion guide
A Weekend in Tuscan Wine Country: Chianti, Brunello and Beyond
Castles, cypress-lined roads and Sangiovese in every glass. How to plan a wine weekend in Chianti Classico, with Montalcino and Montepulciano as extras.
Italy48-hour guide
Positano Over a Weekend: Beaches, Boats and the Best Views
Positano is the Amalfi Coast's postcard town. A clear 48-hour route through its beaches, viewpoints and trails, with the seasonal checks you need.
ItalyRegion guide
Things to Do on the Amalfi Coast: Towns, Trails and Ferries
Cliffside towns, lemon groves and a coast road like no other. How to see the best of the Amalfi Coast in a long weekend, by boat, bus and on foot.
Italy48-hour guide
Things to Do in Capri: A Weekend on the Island
Stay the night on Capri and you see the island at its best. A two-day route through grottoes, gardens and clifftop paths, with the seasonal checks.
ItalyRegion guide
Things to Do in Sicily: Volcanoes, Temples and Street Food
Sicily is too big for one weekend, so pick a side. Two clear long-weekend routes, east and west, with Etna, Greek temples and Palermo's markets.
ItalyShortlist
The Best Beaches in Italy, Region by Region
Ten Italian beaches worth a weekend, from Amalfi Coast coves to Sardinian sand, with how to get there and the best time to go.
ItalyRegion guide
Best Things to Do in Tuscany: Cities, Hill Towns and Chianti
Renaissance art, medieval towers and vineyard roads. How to split Tuscany into long weekends, plus the bookings to make before you go.
Italy48-hour guide
Florence in 48 Hours: The Duomo, Uffizi and Oltrarno
A two-day Florence route: Brunelleschi's dome, the Uffizi and Vasari Corridor, Michelangelo's David and sunset over the Arno, with the booking rules explained.
Italy48-hour guide
Milan in 48 Hours: The Duomo, Last Supper and Navigli
A two-day Milan route: the Duomo rooftops, Leonardo's Last Supper, Brera's lanes and aperitivo on the Navigli, with the booking rules that matter.
Italy48-hour guide
Venice in 48 Hours: St Mark’s, Bacari and Quiet Canals
A two-day Venice route that pairs the big sights with early starts, cicchetti crawls and quiet corners, plus what to know about the access fee.
Italy48-hour guide
Rome in 48 Hours: Colosseum, Vatican and Trastevere
A two-day Rome route with the big ancient sights, the Vatican and Trastevere, plus the new Trevi Fountain and Pantheon ticket rules.