Italy: the world’s most celebrated tourist destination

Riding a gondola along Venice’s Grand Canal is not only one of Italy’s most iconic experiences, but also one of its most romantic. Don’t forget to kiss your partner under the Bridge of Sighs at sunset for eternal happiness and everlasting amore.
Relax together at the spas in Montecatini Terme, a quiet town where you can spend the day enjoying mud baths, facials, massages and scrubs.

Too much sightseeing can get exhausting for little ones. Luckily, Italy’s got loads of interactive activities that allow children to learn about culture while having a great time. The Tenuta di Spannocchia in Tuscany holds cooking classes for 6 to 10-year-olds. Ingredients are hand picked on-site and incorporated into a hands-on lesson where things like fresh pasta, real pizza, gelato and meatballs are prepared. The Gruppo Storico Romano runs a Gladiator School in Rome, where kids spend two hours trying on armour, practicing drills with foam swords, and facing off with one another in battle. Ca' Macana in Venice teaches youngsters about the history of mask making and wearing, and lets them create their own in a decorating workshop.

 

Since most of Rome’s ancient ruins are in the city’s historic centre, a walking tour is the best way to see them. Take in the awe-inspiring sight of the Colosseum, the Pantheon, the Forum, and the Capitoline and Palatine Hills before grabbing a glass of vino at a nearby trattoria.