Where to Go

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Plan Out Your Trip

  • Check out metro/train/bus times before you plan to go
  • Note: This list is in order of what we consider must-sees, then should-sees, then nice-to-sees
  • Consider seeing two places in the same weekend — for example, you can stop in Pisa to see the Leaning Tower on your way to Cinque Terre. And you can see the beautiful coastal city of Sorrento on your weekend to Pompeii.

1. Rome

From its significant role in history to its beautiful arts, Rome is breathtaking

Best things to see/do

  • The Colosseum
  • The Pantheon
  • St. Peter’s Basilica (don’t miss the rooftop view!)
  • Trevi Fountain
  • The Spanish Steps
  • Piazza Navona and Fountain of the Four Rivers
  • The Vatican Museums (including the Sistine Chapel)

2. Venice

We’ve all heard how amazing Venice is…but it REALLY is

Best things to see/do

  • Walk around the streets
  • St. Mark’s Square
  • And Cathedral
  • Burano Island (check out the glass blowing too!)
  • Gondola ride (totally worth it!)

3. Florence

One of the gems of Tuscany, definitely go there! Perfect for art lovers

Best things to see/do

  • ​Michelangelo’s David and more in the Galleria Dell’Accademia
  • Uffizi Gallery (get there early! and buy your ticket beforehand)
  • ​Palazza Vecchio
  • Piazza della Signoria and Loggia dei Lanzi
  • Il Ponte Vecchio (Old Bridge)

4. Cinque Terre

Aka the Five Lands, or five small villages on the coast of Italy and a UNESCO World Heritage Site (this means it’s worth your time!)

Best things to see/do

  • ​Hike between the villages
  • We recommend stopping for lunch in Vernazza!

5. Pisa

Go here the same day//weekend as Cinque Terre. It’s a quaint town in Tuscany, worth an hour of your time — and that’s all you really need

Best things to see/do

  • The famous Leaning Tower (climb to the top for a handful of euros)
  • Walk along the beautiful streets and the River Arno
  • People watch, take some strolls around town
  • Check out the old city walls, they’re beautiful!

6. Amalfi Coast & Positano

This place is world-famous place for a reason!

Best things to see/do

  • Enjoy the sun and beach too
  • Relax
  • Work on your tan
  • Get gelato
  • Take nice pictures at the beach
  • Admire the beautiful buildings of Positano

7. Pompeii

See what life was like hundreds of years ago by walking through the ancient ruins! Preserved by the volcanic eruption of Mount Vesuvius, this ancient city isn’t “beautiful,” but it is interesting to look around!

Best things to see/do

8. Sorrento

Another great place down in the south of Italy…words are superfluous when trying to describe the serenity and beauty of this place. Just check it out!

Best things to see/do

  • Walk around listening
  • Look at the coast
  • Drink lemonade

9. Siena

Located in Tuscany, the historic city center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site — it has beautiful buildings, museums, and great food

Best things to see/do

  • ​Watch Palio, the famous horse race in July
  • Walk around the city
  • Check out some local cathedrals and churches

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