Italy Travel

Italy has thrice been at the epicenter of European culture and innovation. At one time the heart of the Roman Empire, stretching across much of the continent, and at another the birthplace of the Renaissance movement that revolutionized art and science, Italy today is a wonderland of cultural sites, museums, and ruins that few other nations can rival. It’s impossible to see all that this wondrous country has to offer in one trip, but it’s a joy to try.

It’s impossible to discuss Italy without highlighting its millennia of cultural influence. From Unesco World Heritage sites dating back to the earliest days of the Roman Empire to the architectural wonders of the nations many cathedrals and the artwork of Michelangelo, da Vinci, and Botticelli, Italy provides one of the expansive and intimate looks into the roots and great influences of western culture.

Step foot outside of the cities, and you’ll find a landscape as breathtaking as it is expansive. The peninsula stretches from the heights of the alps along its northern border to the white sand and crystal clear water of the Mediterranean in the south. Whether you’re skiing in the heart of the continent’s greatest mountains or dipping your toes in the sand in Sicily, Italy’s natural diversity rivals almost any other country on earth.

And of course there’s the food. You can’t visit Italy without a tour of the country’s vineyards, its array of top tier restaurants run by some of the world’s most famous chefs, and the special combination of familiar ingredients that can create delectable dishes where you least expect them. Italy is a land of plenty and incredible history. There are few trips like it.