Discover Italy

Ciao Italia

A shallow dive into some of all riches offered in Italy. From the North, the South, the East and West amazing food, art and history give a glimpse into this culture millions flock to annually.

Popular Cities to Explore in Italy

There are so many things to see in Italy how do you pick?

Rome
As the capital and most visited city in Italy, Rome is essentially an open-air museum. It draws nearly 10 million visitors to its Colosseum and Archaeological Park. Key highlights include the Vatican Museums, the Pantheon, and tossing a coin into the Trevi Fountain to ensure your return to Italy.
Venice
Famous for its labyrinth of canals, romance, and historic architecture, Venice is one of the most unique cities on Earth. Top spots include the bustling St. Mark’s Square, the Doge’s Palace, and enjoying a classic gondola ride along the Grand Canal.  A great port to get on a cruise from Italy.
Milan
As the economic and fashion capital of Italy, Milan seamlessly blends modern energy with deep history. The city’s crown jewel is the breathtaking Gothic Milan Cathedral (Duomo di Milano) and the Santa Maria delle Grazie convent, which houses Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper.
Naples
Bursting with vibrant street life and culinary history, Naples is the birthplace of pizza. It’s also the perfect base for history and adventure, offering close proximity to the ancient ruins of Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius.
Florence
Known as the birthplace of the Renaissance, Florence is a magnet for art and architecture lovers. You can view masterpieces by Botticelli and Da Vinci at the Uffizi Gallery or marvel at the iconic terracotta dome of the Florence Cathedral.
Bologna
Often overlooked by casual tourists, Bologna is considered the culinary heart of Italy. It boasts the oldest university in the world, distinct medieval towers, and kilometers of covered porticoes.
Verona
Renowned as the setting for Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, Verona features a remarkably well-preserved Roman arena and Juliet’s House, which draws romantics from all over the world.
To start planning your Italian itinerary, you can research and book high-speed train tickets or museum entries directly through official platforms like Trenitalia or the Italian Ministry of Culture.  Connect with one our our agents to learn more about the many fantastic offers available in Italy.   Regardless where you start, in Italy you can join guided city tour, luxury hotels, $0.00 deductible rental cars, European cruises and more.

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Currency

The main currency in Italy is the Euro(€).

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Climate

Venice has a mid-latitude, four season humid subtropical climate (Cfa), with cool, damp winters and warm, humid summers.

Electricity

Italy works with a domestic electricity supply of 230 volts.

Language

The language spoken in Italy is Italian and English is very common.

Time Zone

The time zone in Italy is Currently Central European Time (CET), UTC +1

Travel Docs

Documents required to visit Italy
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Non-Canadian citizens please contact the consulate or embassy for information.

Local events in Italy.

With games/shows each week is full of roaring crowds events!  Find the events to make your trip.

Popular Airports in Italy

  • Rome- Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci Airport (FCO)
  • Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
  • Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
  • Naples International Airport (NAP)

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About Venice, Italy

A floating city of wonder, history and possibly one of Italy’s most picturesque cities. With its winding canals, striking architecture, and beautiful bridges, Venice is a popular destination for travel.

 Serviced by some of the world’s best cruise lines, many take in this city before and/or after a cruise.  Indulge in rich Italian History, World renown landmarks like shops and restaurants make Venice a perfect destination for Honeymoons and experienced travelers alike.

Find your Venice.

Venice, the capital of northern Italy’s Veneto region, built on a lagoon over more than 100 small islands in the Adriatic Sea. It has no cars with its no roads, just canals with gondolas serving as taxis an established mean to get about.  Around the city you will notice many sites worth seeing – including the Grand Canal palaces of Renaissance and Gothic eras.  Piazza San Marco central square, you will find St. Mark’s Basilica, with the Campanile bell tower offering casting views of the city.

Luxury Hotels in Venice, Italy

JW Marriot, St. Regis, Hotel Excelsior and many more popular luxury hotels in the heart of Venice are ready for your stay.

St.Regis Venice

JW Marriot Venice

Hotel Excelsior Venice

Popular group tours in Venice, Italy.

There are so many things to see in Venice a guided group tour will help you make the most of your time, skip lines and get access to restricted areas!

Gondala Tours Venice

Venice Hidden Treasures

Full-Day Venice Tour