Travelling to Italy

Discover the beauty of Italy on a tailor made holiday! The beauty of a luxury tailor made holiday is that you can decide exactly where, when and how long you want to stay at a particular destination. This works particularly well if you want to explore different areas of a country, or more than one country. Tailor made holidays, by the way cater specifically to ones individual requirements so one can get exactly what one wants to experience. Italy, the country of spectacular architecture and exceptional cuisine, is a popular destination that often demands a tailor made holiday to cater for an individual’s desires. With an impressive range of beautiful cities such as Rome, Venice, Florence and Verona not to mention a stunning coastline, it can be difficult to decide where to stay. A good starting point is deciding what exactly you want to do on your holiday and prioritise your must see places. For many, Rome is an epic city harbouring lost empires, yet it is also a bustling metropolis with a vibrant cafe culture. The historical Coliseum, Trevi Fountain and Spanish steps are interspersed with designer shops and buzzing traffic. Explore for yourself the astonishing amount of architectural masterpieces and famous landmarks before sitting down to an authentic pizza and glass of wine. A highlight for many visitors is the impressive Vatican City. St Peter’s Square with its hundreds of pillars and Swiss Guards is an astonishing testament to Italian history. You can discover Vatican City for yourself and wander round the many chambers and museums.

At the heart of the smallest state in the world is St. Peter’s Basilica, a beautifully ornate church decorated with inspired paintings and rich tapestries. You can climb to the top of St. Peter’s and gain an impressive view of the whole of Vatican City. Rome is a fascinating city to explore and will give you a thirst to discover more of this spectacular country. With tailor made travel you can combine a visit to Rome with another of Italy’s beautiful cities. Florence, Tuscany’s number one city is home to more artwork per square mile than any other city in the world, so you have culture and history in abundance. This medieval masterpiece offers a more relaxed atmosphere than Rome, with a slower pace of life and friendly locals you’ll find it easy to navigate round the cities historical buildings and galleries.

The massive green, white and pink Duomo Cathedral is definitely worth visiting and you can climb up to the highest dome for an impressive panoramic view of the city. You can also take a day trip from Florence and visit Pisa, home to the famous leaning tower. It is possible to climb right to the top of the famous monument as part of a small group tour, but the best photos will be the ones you take from the ground. Next, why not journey north to the romantic city of Verona; home to the setting of one of Shakespeare’s most famous plays, Romeo and Juliet. Visit the renowned balcony where the star crossed pair first declared their feelings for each other and inscribe your name on the ‘Lover’s wall’. However, there’s more to Verona than the famous balcony. The impressive 14,000 capacity amphitheatre showcases opera and pop artists alike. If you’re planning on visiting Verona it is definitely worth finding out who is performing and booking tickets in advance if you want to see them. Watching a performance on a warm summer’s evening in an ancient amphitheatre is a fantastic experience and a perfect ending to your adventure. Craig is a professional travel writer who believes that a tailor made holiday around Italy truly offers an unforgettable experience to suit every taste and persuasion of traveller.