Tag: Italy
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The best day trips from Bari: Polignano a Mare and Monopoli, the trulli of Alberobello, the Valle d’Itria and Ostuni, the cave city of Matera, plus masserie, food and how to get around Puglia.
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How to plan Portofino and Genoa: the harbour and Castello Brown, the abbey of San Fruttuoso by boat, Camogli and Santa Margherita, Genoa’s Rolli Palaces and Aquarium, pesto and focaccia, and a three-day itinerary.
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How to see Capri by boat: tours around the island, the Faraglioni and the Blue Grotto, kayaking into sea caves, Anacapri and Monte Solaro, ferries from Naples and Sorrento, and whether to stay overnight.
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How to visit Lake Maggiore and the Borromean Islands: Isola Bella’s palace and gardens, Isola Madre’s botanical garden, lunch on Isola dei Pescatori, boat tickets from Stresa and a day trip from Milan.
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How to plan Milan: Duomo rooftop tickets, the Teatro alla Scala museum, Castello Sforzesco and the Pietà Rondanini, shopping in the Quadrilatero, aperitivo on the Navigli and a two-day itinerary.
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Naples Tickets and Guide: The Veiled Christ, Naples Underground, the Archaeological Museum and Pizza
How to plan Naples: the Veiled Christ in the Sansevero Chapel, the National Archaeological Museum, Naples Underground and the Galleria Borbonica, pizza, day trips and a three-day itinerary.
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Pompeii, Herculaneum and Vesuvius in 2026: named tickets and daily limits at Pompeii, prices, guided tours, how Herculaneum compares, climbing the crater, getting there and how to fit it all into one or two days.
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A guide to Lake Garda: Sirmione and its castle, the wine towns of Bardolino and Lazise, Malcesine and Monte Baldo, Limone’s lemon houses, boat trips, gardens, spas and how to choose where to stay.
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Which Siena Cathedral ticket to buy: the OPA SI Pass, the Gate of Heaven roof walk, guided tours and early access, plus 2026 dates for the uncovered marble floor and a perfect day in Siena.
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The practical side of a trip to Italy: airport transfers, when to hire a car and what to know about ZTL zones and tolls, eSIMs, tickets to book ahead, EU flight delay compensation and luggage storage.