Italy has a long and rich history which spans several centuries.  The country is located in Southern Europe, and borders with Slovenia, Switzerland, France and Austria.  Italy includes Sicily and Sardinia, and  many tours to Italy will explore a number of regions, giving you a taste of the variety and depth of the country.

Your Travel Arrangements

You can fly directly to Italy from the United States – the official Italian airline, Alitalia, operates to and from a number of countries, and there are lots of other carriers that service Italy too, offering you travel options at a variety of price points.  You could also fly to somewhere else in Europe and then use a low cost airline, or the train, to get to Italy, letting you see two countries in one holiday. Read more

Florence is one of the most interesting places in Italy, and a place that is well worth visiting if you happen to be taking a tour of the country.  Some people believe that Florence is one of the most beautiful places in Europe, and this could well be true as it has amazing architecture, and some wonderful cuisine.

Things to Do in Florence

Before you go on your tour of Italy, do a little research into the places you could visit – Florence is one of the 'must see' places, so try to find out about the area and make a list of the places in Florence that appeal to you the most so that you can try to fit them into your itinerary. Read more