Explore the "Cradle of the Renaissance," home to artists such as Michelangelo, Masaccio, Donatello and Ghiberti, and view their masterpieces as you tour the famous Uffizi Art Gallery. Wander through the central square and marvel at Brunelleschi's towering Duomo and Ghiberti's golden... Read More

The green, hilly countrysides of Lazio, Umbria, and Tuscany are thick with history, as you'll notice while exploring the well-preserved medieval towns that dot the hillsides. In these towns, you'll experience the essence of Italy and feel like you're wandering through a different time. Most... Read More

Before the cataclysmic eruption of Mount Vesuvius that made the city forever famous in A.D. 79, Pompeii was a popular agricultural and vacation center for the Romans. Ironically, the same eruption that snuffed the city out also preserved it dramatically. Visitors to the excavations enjoy... Read More

An overnight stop at this famous seaside getaway perched among lemon trees above the Bay of Naples, Sorrento offers dramatic views of Mt. Vesuvius and Napoli against the magnificent blue Mediterranean. Since the 1700s, Sorrento has attracted poets, song writers, and simple travelers with its... Read More

Your overnight visit to this paradise island will help you understand why it has been a favorite vacation getaway for over two thousand years! The azur waters, stunning cliffs, fair weather, and luscious flora of this Mediterranean outcropping enchant like the song of the sirens that almost... Read More