Which part of Italy should I visit first?

First port of call for many travelers is Rome, Italy's charismatic capital. You'll never be able to cover all of its monuments and masterpieces but there are some you won't want to miss. The Colosseum and Pantheon are obvious highlights, along with the Roman Forum and Palatino.



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Well, how could I not start this list with Italy's capital city, the charming Rome! Located in the central Lazio region, it is also the largest and most important city in Italy, and Rome offers enough historical, artistic, and architectural attractions to keep you entertained for days!

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The cheapest city to fly into is Milan, and the cheapest airport serving this city at the moment is Milan Malpensa.

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While you can make local friends on trains or experience rural life on a road trip, there's no better way to see Italy than with the help of a local tour guide.

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A well-developed railway network makes it possible to reach even the most remote locations in Italy while enjoying unique scenery. Travelling between big cities is even easier, thanks to high-speed trains in Italy: you can reach Rome from Milan in just over three hours.

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Italian trains are fast and convenient, and therefore many travelers' preferred choice to travel on major routes like Florence to Rome and Milan to Venice. Competition between Italy's two rail companies are keeping both on their toes, which explains why Italian trains deliver great quality and value to travelers.

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Although there is enough to do in Italy to fill a week, we recommend a stay of at least 10 days in Italy for the complete experience. However, if you've only got two or three days in Italy, you will still be able to cover many of the main highlights of the country.

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To avoid packing in too much, we budget a minimum of two weeks to travel Italy. If you have anything less than that you should take a more leisurely trip (see below). There is no more quintessential Roman experience during your trip to Italy than a stroll around the Colosseum and Palantine Hill.

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My personal favorite way of getting around Italy is traveling by train. Most cities are connected to a local train station making train travel convenient, easy, and relatively fast. While regional and intercity trains get you where you need to go, faster trains also exist that allow you to travel Italy in style.

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Traveling Italy by train is more cheap and convenient than by car. In fact, traveling by car can be quite expensive for tourists.

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A tour is worth so much more than the amount you would spend on food and drinks—it's an experience! In addition to a delicious meal and drinks, you also get an interesting walking tour with a passionate local guide. If you love food and want to see how the locals live, a food tour in Rome is a must.

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“Aside from winter travel, shoulder season (March through May and September through November) is known for cheap Italy deals,” he shared. If you can hold out until the end of the spring shoulder season, you'll be rewarded with pleasant temperatures in the mid to high 70s across the country, according to WeatherSpark.

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