Top 5 Places To Visit In Italy...The Second Time Around

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Typically, first-time visitors want to see Italy’s "big three:” Rome, Florence, and Venice. When vacationing in Italy a second or third time, it is essential to remember the country has many regions worth visiting.

Here are our top five places in Italy to visit beyond Rome, Florence, or Venice.

1. Tuscany

Italy is home to some of the best food and wine in the world, much of which is found in the Tuscany region. With its manicured fields, rustic farms, cypress-lined driveways, and towns clinging to nearly every hill, Tuscany is the romantic image of village Italy. Venture beyond Florence, and you'll find a series of sun- and wine-soaked villages, like Arezzo, Cortona, San Gimignano, and Lucca, each with its own appeal. Imagine staying in an exclusive Italian villa on an estate nestled among vineyards and olive groves.

2. Amalfi Coast

The Amalfi Coast offers enough beauty and Italian luxury for a standalone vacation. This stretch of cliffs features the quintessential Italian coastal vibe and is full of colorful streets, limoncello, and incredibly blue water. Idyllic seaside towns include Sorrento, Ravello, and Positano. Located not far from Naples, a day trip to Pompeii is an option along with a boat ride and tour of the island of Capri.

3. Cinque Terre

Cinque Terre a collection of five charming villages, each with its own vibe, stretched along the Italian Riviera coastline. The villages are chiseled into the dramatic, craggy cliff faces creating dramatic views. You can walk between the villages connected by ancient footpaths. You can also get around by train to explore the villages or take a ferry to see fantastic water views. Pastel houses, seafood trattorias, colorful fishing boats, and fresh pesto are just a handful of reasons to visit Italy’s Cinque Terre.

4. Italian Lake District

The lake district of Italy is located in the northern part of the country, not far from Milan. Some familiar names are Lake Como, Lake Maggiore, and Lake Garda. The lakes are surrounded by the majestic Alps and dotted with exquisite villas. Wander the charming narrow streets and take in the expansive views of the lake and mountains, manicured promenades, and tiered pastel buildings before stopping at a café for lunch. Enjoy leisurely hikes through ancient villages with Romanesque and Baroque churches, all in the beautiful backdrop of the Italian lakes.

5. Verona

Verona is famous for being the setting of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. The city will impress you with a beautifully preserved Roman architecture. The amphitheater built in the first century AD is still in use today. Verona is a modern city known for its opera performances, concerts, and music and restaurant scene.

 

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