Italy
Few places rank as high on travellers’ bucket lists as Italy. Whatever your taste in travel, you’ll satisfy it in this country that is at once charming and familiar. History, art, food, music, architecture, culture, sacred sites, medieval villages, and stunning scenery: Italy is a treasure coffer to be discovered. Get inspired and plan your vacation with our list of the best places to visit in Italy.
Whether you are looking for a cultural vacation in Florence or a romantic escape in Venice: planning your Italian holidays with Kaoma Travel will ensure you a dreamy stress-free holiday.
Must See and Do in Italy
Art & architecture in Florence
Vatican City & gardens
Admire the Etna Vulcan in Sicily
Scale the breathtaking Dolomites
Visit a rustic winery in Chianti
Hike the Cinque Terre
Sail along Sardinia's coastline
The floating Venice
Highlights
Accommodation – Whether you are looking for a cultural vacation in Florence or a romantic escape in Venice: planning your Italian holidays with Kaoma Travel will ensure you a dreamy stress-free holiday. Step back in time and fell a princess surrounded by in the elegance and timeless charm of the Italian medieval castles and historic residences throughout the regions of Italy. From Lake Como to Sicily, passing through Tuscany, Umbria and Amalfi coast, read our editors choice, you will feel at home far from home.
Food – Italian cuisine is extraordinarily various and regional, but it’s not always easy to sift the culinary gems from the tourist traps. Read Kaoma Travel editors review on the best Italian restaurants and discover the most authentic dishes to try in each region. Want a true taste of Italy? Then join one of our exclusive food tours in Florence or Rome… Buon Appetito!
Best time to visit – The best months for travelling in much of Italy are from April to June and September to October: temperatures are usually comfortable, the colours of the landscapes are vivid and rich, and the crowds, except around Easter, aren’t too intense. From July through early September the country’s holiday spots teem with visitors. From December to February Italy is one of the charming destinations for winter sports and the Christmas market enthusiast will not be disappointed. If you wish to visit Italy at a specific time of the year do not hesitate to contact us to know more.
Italians are well know for their love to come together and celebrate. Over the centuries, Italy’s festivals have become famous all over the world for their scale and eccentricity. Whether you’re a food lover, fan of sport or just up for some silliness, you’ll not want to miss to experience these festivals on your Italian journey.
Best Italian Festival: from north to south
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Northwest Italy
Fair of Sant'Orso - Aosta Valley, January; International White Truffle Fair - Alba, October.
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Central Italy
Calcio storico Fiorentino - Florence, June; The Game of the Bridge - Pisa, June; Explosion of the Cart - Florence, April; Palio di Siena - Siena, August.
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Northeast Italy
Marriage of the Sea, Venice - May; Carnival of Venice, Venice - February; Verona Festival - Verona, July.
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South Italy
Snake Handlers’ Procession, Cocullo - May; Feast of Sant Gennaro - Naples, September.
Italy Travel Guides from Kaoma Travel
Everything you neeed to know about traveling in Italy.
What’s new?
Kaoma Travel is your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see and what to do in Italy to live an authentic journey. Read the local expert reviews on the best accommodation throughout the Belpaese; follow our yummy adventure in the most authentic trattorie and restaurant in each regions; and discover interesting facts about Italian most know and less know art and cultural heritage. Get inspired by our itineraries and set your next holidays with us.
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Capri Palace
Read the Capri Palace, Italy hotel review on Kaoma Travel. See great photos, full ratings, facilities, expert advice and book the best hotel deals.
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Folklore
Find out more about folklore in Capri. Meet the Scialapopolo: a folkloric group of singers and dancers founded in Capri in 1925 by Costanzo Spataro.
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Il Riccio Restaurant
An exclusive beach club on the north side of Capri island, tucked between the rock and the sea, just a few steps away from the famed Blue Grotto.
Currency:
The official currency of Italy is the Euro (EUR). ATMs are widely available across the country. Hotels, restaurants and shops accept international credit cards.
Necessary documentation to travel to Italy:
US citizens
American citizens are not required a visa to enter Italy if they plan to stay under 90 days. However, your passport must be valid for at least six months after your planned departure date.
Australian and New Zealand citizens
Australian and New Zealanders citizens planning on staying in Italy or any other EU member country for less than 90 days are not required a visa. Your passport has to have at least six-month validity from your planned date of return. New Zealanders do not require a visa to enter Italy and can spend up to three months in the country. However, they will need a return ticket and a passport with at least three-month validity from their planned departure date.
Citizens of countries that do not require a visa
The following states do not need a visa for stays up to 90 days, but require a valid passport to enter Italy:
Albania, Andorra, Antigua and Bermuda, Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominica, East Timor, Grenada, Guatemala, Honduras, Israel, Japan, Macedonia, Malaysia, Mauritius, Mexico, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Nauru, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Salvador, Samoa, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, San Marino, Serbia, Seychelles, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, United Arab Emirates, United States of America, Uruguay, Vanuatu, Vatican and Venezuela.
Citizens of states that require a visa
Citizens of countries not previously mentioned will need to get a Schengen (short-stay) visa to enter Italy or any other EU country. For more information, we recommend visiting the official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Italy-
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17/12/2020
