TRAVEL JOURNAL

Join us as we explore the rich cultural landscape of Italy and sharing an exclusive look at the top destinations and share tips and tricks from our head travel designers

Planning your first trip to Italy can feel exciting right up until the planning actually begins. An escorted tour takes much of that pressure away, so you can spend more time enjoying Italy's cities, food, history, and scenery instead of worrying about every little travel detail.
Few destinations capture the charm of the Italian Riviera quite like Portofino. Colorful buildings surround a small harbor where fishing boats and luxury yachts sit side by side, while green hills frame the coastline in every direction. Although the village has become one of Italy’s most photographed destinations, it still manages to exceed expectations.
Lake Como and Lake Garda often steal the spotlight, but northern Italy hides another destination that feels just as magical. Tucked away in Trentino, Lake Toblino welcomes visitors with calm waters, mountain scenery, vineyards, and a medieval castle that seems to float above the lake. The peaceful setting feels like something straight out of a storybook.
Italy attracts millions of visitors every year, but most travelers follow the same route. They visit Rome, Florence, Venice, and the Amalfi Coast before heading home. While those destinations deserve their popularity, they only reveal part of what the country has to offer. Beyond the famous landmarks lies another side of Italy filled with peaceful villages, medieval towns, crystal-clear lakes, and breathtaking landscapes.
Planning a trip to Italy often starts with excitement and quickly turns into difficult decisions. The country offers so many incredible destinations that narrowing down an itinerary can feel impossible. Rome, Florence, Venice, Tuscany, the Amalfi Coast, Lake Como—the list seems endless.