Italy

Those in search of learning, beauty and enlightenment have long travelled to Italy’s shores; so why not make it your own turn to take a grand tour of this most romantic, historic and charismatic of countries?<br /> <br /> One of the most romantic places to visit, Italy sure does have an abundance of attractions, be it a 16th-century villa hotel on the shores of one of the Northern Lakes, the ancient cities of Rome, Florence and Venice or the luxurious cocoon of your quarters on the Orient-Express.<br /> <br /> Its landscape includes the rumbling volcano of Mount Etna, the mist-hazed hills and lush valleys of Tuscany and the stunning coastline of Amalfi, whilst the chic islands of Capri, Sicily and Sardinia have the reputation as a playground for the rich and famous thanks to their pristine coves, sparkling seas, old-school movie star glamour and sophisticated style. Add to this the celebrated cuisine and cultural treasures and you have a recipe for a truly memorable visit.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

CAPITAL CITY | Rome
TIME DIFFERENCE | GMT +1
BEST TIME TO VISIT | May-Oct
CURRENCY | Euro