Situated on the Brenta River, Bassano del Grappa is a picturesque town, famous for its centuries-old production of handcrafted ceramics and grappa (Italy's national firewater of choice). The main attraction is the historic center with its medieval buildings, baroque palazzi, and Duomo, built around the year 1000. The wooden covered bridge or 'Ponte degli Alpini' on the Brenta River, designed in 1569 by the architect Andrea Palladio, is the highlight of Bassano's historic center. This charming little town is the perfect base for exploring the nearby Venetian villas, castles, towns and attractions in the Veneto region.
Tuscany is a vibrant, lush and alluring region. From all-time favorite, San Gimignano and Cortona, to lesser known gems like Massa Marittima, Pitigliano and Anghiari, each one has its own distinctive atmosphere.
It offers a sea with intense colors and coasts packed with bays, coves and rock faces plus ancient pathways, some of which date back 2,000 years. Its mountains plunge steeply into a sea, creating cute coves, cliffs and small beaches.
Cinque Terre means Five Lands, and this popular area offers five miles of rocky coast with small villages born in the 11th Century as fortresses overlooking the sea, in the midst of two capes with hundreds of miles of paths.
Puglia is situated in the southernmost region of Italy boasting stunning coastline, quaint little towns, beautiful sunsets in the countryside and for some people it is the gateway to Greece from the port of Brindisi.
One of the pearls of Southern Italy, Sicily is rich in UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the archeological area of Agrigento, the famous Valley of the Temples, and Syracuse with the Necropolis of Pantalica.
Adored by romantic poets, statesmen and royalty, the beautiful Italian lakes are stunning, with mountains that descend to meet the lakeshore and lakeside towns and sumptuous gardens spilling down the waters edge.
The Italian Riviera is a spectacular coastline on the Ligurian Sea extending from the Italian-French border to Capo Corvo, near La Spezia and offering luxuriant mountains to the north and east and the Mediterranean to the south.
The region of Emilia Romagna is gorgeous and varied. A landscape that spreads between the Po River Valley, along the Reno and the Panaro Rivers, and the Appennino chain of mountains that forms Italy`s backbone.
A voyage over an emerald sea, past characteristic coves and snow white sandy beaches lies enchanting Sardinia. This beautiful getaway surprises visitors with its blend of traditions and a wild pure nature.
Umbria offers a union of art, nature, peace which is brought to climax in its Renaissance masterpieces and small medieval towns in the hills. It is the only Italian Region having neither a coastline or a border with other countries
The country boasts thousands of vineyards found in many of its regions which produce hundreds of famous varieties of wine, from the bold reds in the hills of Tuscany to crisp sparkling wines in the northern lakes region.
From haute cuisine to street vendors, Italy’s food is authentic and surprising - pizza and pasta are only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the diverse array of unforgettable dishes to enjoy with family or friends.
Sunny days spent on lounge chairs, swimming in beautiful azure waters, and indulging in gelato – this description could define any Italian Seaside Resort trip. Italy is home to one of the biggest islands in the Mediterranean sea, Sicily.