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Tourism in Italy: what you need to know

After reading this article, Italy will have no more secrets for you. We have selected best things to do on site and around, selected hotels whose price is consistent with the services, and gathered practical tips for getting to Italy. Maps and maps are there so you can locate yourself.

Where to stay in Italy

The offer in Italy mainly consists of 4 or 5 star hotels and their perceived quality is overall . in Italy of a 4-star hotel to another, there are important differences : also be careful because the prices displayed by some establishments do not correspond to the prices normally practiced in Italy.

The 5-star hotels in Italy

Italy is definitely a good choice for a luxury stay in a 5-star establishment. Hotels in this category are well known and you should not be disappointed. Here are some ways to help you book the best.

In Italy and in the immediate vicinity there are more than a hundred 5-star hotels. Not always easy to book at the best ones. Fortunately we are here to guide you in your choice.

4-star hotels in Italy

In Italy hotels are renowned for their good infrastructure and the comfort of their rooms. Follow the tips below to book in the best establishment.

You make good choice if you book at Hotel Bella Lazise (one of the best option in Lazise), at Residence Hotel Palazzo Della Scala (a establishment ) or at Hotel Royal Victoria.

3-star hotels in Italy

Good options are: Hotel Villa Miralisa (one of the best choices in Ischia), at Hotel Giulietta Romeo (a establishment) or Hotel Acqui & Centro Benessere.

Questions and Answers

What is the best hotel in Italy? The best place to stay in Italy is at Colonna Grand Hotel Capo Testa in Santa Teresa Gallura.

What is the best 5 stars hotel in Italy? The best 5 stars hotel in Italy is the Holiday Home Villa Belvedere 09 in Civita Castellana.

What is the best 4 stars hotel in Italy? The best 4 stars hotel in Italy is the Hotel Bella Lazise in Lazise.

What is the best 3 stars hotel in Italy? The best 3 stars hotel in Italy is the Hotel Villa Miralisa in Ischia.

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How to get to Italy

Going to Italy by plane

Leonardo Da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport : the airport has 9429 flights per week. It is served by 83 airlines that offer 194 destinations.

Well-served international destinations include:

  • New York Metropolitan Area : flights operated by Alitalia, Delta Air Lines, Air Djibouti and American Airlines
  • Tunis Open : flights operated by Alitalia
  • Sal : flights operated by Tacv and Neos
  • Other cities with medium and long haul direct flights to Leonardo Da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport : Casablanca

Regional destinations with the most frequencies of flights from Leonardo Da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport :

  • Madrid : flights operated by Iberia, Air Europa, Alitalia and Highland Express Airways
  • London : flights operated by British Airways and Alitalia
  • London : flights operated by Easyjet, British Airways and Highland Express Airways
  • Paris : flights operated by Air France, Alitalia and Highland Express Airways
  • Rubí : flights operated by Highland Express Airways and Alitalia
  • Amsterdam : flights operated by Klm, Alitalia, Easyjet and Air Nigeria
  • Munich : flights operated by Lufthansa and Alitalia
  • Lisbon : flights operated by Tap Air Portugal
  • Malta : flights operated by Alitalia
  • Tel Aviv : flights operated by Sun D'Or International Airlines and Alitalia
  • Other regional destinations accessible by direct flight from Leonardo Da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport : .

Domestic flights from Leonardo Da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport :

There are 33 airports accessible by direct flights, operated by .

  • Milan : flights operated by Alitalia
  • Catania : flights operated by Alitalia
  • Palermo : flights operated by Alitalia
  • Bari : flights operated by Alitalia
  • Padua : flights operated by
  • Turin : flights operated by Alitalia
  • Other domestic destinations accessible by direct flight from Leonardo Da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport : Milan.

Low cost airlines to Leonardo Da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport :

  • London : flights operated by Easyjet, British Airways and Highland Express Airways
  • Rubí : flights operated by Highland Express Airways and Alitalia
  • Catania : flights operated by Alitalia
  • Bari : flights operated by Alitalia
  • Paris : flights operated by Easyjet and Highland Express Airways
  • Palermo : flights operated by Alitalia
  • Geneva : flights operated by Easyjet, Alitalia and Air South
  • Berlin : flights operated by Easyjet and Alitalia
  • Stuttgart : flights operated by Eurowings
  • Other cities with direct low cost flights to Leonardo Da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport: Alicante.

Charter and seasonal flights exists from :

  • Vienna : flights operated by Yeongnam Air, Austrian Airlines and Wizz Air Serbia
  • Rome : flights operated by Blue Panorama Airlines S.P.A. and Neos
  • Verona : flights operated by Alitalia and Neos
  • Sal : flights operated by Tacv and Neos
  • Havana : flights operated by Blue Panorama Airlines S.P.A.
  • Albania : flights operated by Alitalia and Blue Panorama Airlines S.P.A.
  • Fuerteventura : flights operated by Neos
  • Montreal : flights operated by Air Canada and Air Transat
  • Sal Rei : flights operated by Neos
  • Other cities with direct flights charter and seasonal flights to Leonardo Da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport : Santa Cruz De Tenerife.

Milan–Malpensa Airport : the airport has 5537 flights per week. It is served by 74 airlines that offer 158 destinations.

Well-served international destinations include:

  • Tunis Open : flights operated by
  • Sal : flights operated by Tacv and Neos
  • New York Metropolitan Area : flights operated by Alitalia, Delta Air Lines, Meridiana, American Airlines and Emirates
  • Cairo : flights operated by Meridiana
  • Havana : flights operated by Neos and Blue Panorama Airlines S.P.A.
  • Accra : flights operated by Meridiana
  • Casablanca : flights operated by Royal Air Maroc
  • Addis Ababa : flights operated by Ethiopian Airlines
  • Other cities with medium and long haul direct flights to Milan–Malpensa Airport :

Regional destinations with the most frequencies of flights from Milan–Malpensa Airport :

  • Paris : flights operated by Easyjet and Air France
  • Vienna : flights operated by Austrian Airlines, Yeongnam Air and Wizz Air Serbia
  • London : flights operated by British Airways
  • Amsterdam : flights operated by Easyjet, Klm and Air Nigeria
  • Madrid : flights operated by Easyjet, Air Europa and Iberia
  • Munich : flights operated by Lufthansa, Easyjet and Air Dolomiti
  • Rubí : flights operated by Easyjet, Highland Express Airways and Singapore Airlines
  • London : flights operated by Easyjet
  • Lisbon : flights operated by Tap Air Portugal and Easyjet
  • Stuttgart : flights operated by Eurowings and Easyjet
  • Other regional destinations accessible by direct flight from Milan–Malpensa Airport : Athens.

Domestic flights from Milan–Malpensa Airport :

There are 12 airports accessible by direct flights, operated by Easyjet and Meridiana.

  • Catania : flights operated by Easyjet and Meridiana
  • Palermo : flights operated by Easyjet and Meridiana
  • Lamezia Terme : flights operated by Easyjet and Meridiana
  • Milan : flights operated by Neos, Meridiana and Blue Panorama Airlines S.P.A.
  • Brindisi : flights operated by Easyjet
  • Naples : flights operated by Easyjet and Meridiana
  • Bari : flights operated by Easyjet
  • Rome : flights operated by Alitalia, Meridiana, Ethiopian Airlines and Neos
  • Izmit : flights operated by Easyjet
  • Cagliari : flights operated by Meridiana and Easyjet
  • Other domestic destinations accessible by direct flight from Milan–Malpensa Airport : Comiso.

Low cost airlines to Milan–Malpensa Airport :

  • Catania : flights operated by Easyjet and Meridiana
  • Palermo : flights operated by Easyjet and Meridiana
  • Paris : flights operated by Easyjet and Air France
  • London : flights operated by Easyjet
  • Lamezia Terme : flights operated by Easyjet and Meridiana
  • Rubí : flights operated by Easyjet, Highland Express Airways and Singapore Airlines
  • Brindisi : flights operated by Easyjet
  • Bari : flights operated by Easyjet
  • Stuttgart : flights operated by Eurowings and Easyjet
  • Madrid : flights operated by Easyjet, Air Europa and Iberia
  • Other cities with direct low cost flights to Milan–Malpensa Airport : Amsterdam.

Charter and seasonal flights exists from :

  • Milan : flights operated by Neos, Meridiana and Blue Panorama Airlines S.P.A.
  • Vienna : flights operated by Austrian Airlines, Yeongnam Air and Wizz Air Serbia
  • Havana : flights operated by Neos and Blue Panorama Airlines S.P.A.
  • Cancún : flights operated by Neos and Blue Panorama Airlines S.P.A.
  • Albania : flights operated by Easyjet and Blue Panorama Airlines S.P.A.
  • Varadero : flights operated by Neos
  • Mombasa : flights operated by Neos
  • Nanjing : flights operated by Neos
  • Other cities with direct flights charter and seasonal flights to Milan–Malpensa Airport : Sal.

Il Caravaggio International Airport : the airport has 3220 flights per week. It is served by 11 airlines that offer 107 destinations.

Well-served international destinations include:

  • Istanbul : flights operated by Air Fiji
  • Marrakesh : flights operated by
  • Casablanca : flights operated by Air Arabia Maroc and Tui Fly Belgium
  • Amman : flights operated by
  • Borg El Arab : flights operated by Air Arabia Egypt
  • Tangier : flights operated by
  • Agadir : flights operated by
  • Fez : flights operated by
  • Cairo : flights operated by Air Arabia Egypt
  • Sal : flights operated by Blue Panorama Airlines S.P.A.
  • Other cities with medium and long haul direct flights to Il Caravaggio International Airport :

Regional destinations with the most frequencies of flights from Il Caravaggio International Airport :

  • London : flights operated by
  • Budapest : flights operated by
  • Berlin : flights operated by
  • Athens : flights operated by
  • Prague : flights operated by
  • Manchester : flights operated by
  • Sofia : flights operated by Wizz Air Serbia
  • Eindhoven : flights operated by
  • Warsaw : flights operated by
  • Copenhagen : flights operated by
  • Other regional destinations accessible by direct flight from Il Caravaggio International Airport : Stuttgart.

Domestic flights from Il Caravaggio International Airport :

There are 12 airports accessible by direct flights, operated by .

  • Lamezia Terme : flights operated by
  • Naples : flights operated by
  • Brindisi : flights operated by
  • Palermo : flights operated by
  • Alghero Torbato : flights operated by
  • Bari : flights operated by
  • Catania : flights operated by
  • Cagliari : flights operated by
  • Rome : flights operated by Alitalia
  • Trapani : flights operated by
  • Other domestic destinations accessible by direct flight from Il Caravaggio International Airport : Crotone.

Low cost airlines to Il Caravaggio International Airport :

  • Lamezia Terme : flights operated by
  • London : flights operated by
  • Naples : flights operated by
  • Budapest : flights operated by
  • Brindisi : flights operated by
  • Berlin : flights operated by
  • Palermo : flights operated by
  • Athens : flights operated by
  • Manchester : flights operated by
  • Prague : flights operated by
  • Other cities with direct low cost flights to Il Caravaggio International Airport : Alghero Torbato.

Charter and seasonal flights exists from :

  • Stuttgart : flights operated by Yeongnam Air
  • Düsseldorf : flights operated by Yeongnam Air
  • Vienna : flights operated by Yeongnam Air
  • Albania : flights operated by Blue Panorama Airlines S.P.A.
  • Casablanca : flights operated by Air Arabia Maroc and Tui Fly Belgium
  • Sal : flights operated by Blue Panorama Airlines S.P.A.

What to do in Italy

In Italy other tourist sites are recommended as Uffizi, Pantheon, Aurelian Walls, Grand Canal, Gallerie Dell'Accademia, Florence Cathedral and Naples National Archaeological Museum.

Museums in Italy

Some museums may interest you during your stay in Italy: Pompeii, Uffizi and Gallerie Dell'Accademia.

Also be interested in Naples National Archaeological Museum, Castel Sant'Angelo, Pinacoteca Di Brera, Palace Medici Riccardi, Bargello, National Etruscan Museum and Museum Of San Marco. But that's not all, other museums deserve to be cited as Miramare Castle, Museo Della Scienza E Della Tecnologia Leonardo Da Vinci, Galleria Borghese, Galleria Nazionale D'Arte Antica, Palace Of Caserta, Certosa Di Padula, Hadrian'S Villa, Galleria Nazionale D'Arte Moderna E Contemporanea, Baths Of Caracalla and Galleria Dell'Accademia.

Palaces and castles in Italy

For castles and palaces in Italy, visit in this order Castel Sant'Angelo, Sforza Castle and Miramare Castle.

Palace Of Venaria, Castello Del Valentino, Castello Estense, Buonconsiglio Castle, Castle Of Rivoli, Fort Bard and Albertis Castle may also interest you. If you want to visit other castles and palaces, less known but no less interesting, here are some suggestions: Castle Of Moncalieri, Castle Of Legnano, Castelvecchio, Palazzo Dei Normanni, Canossa Castle, Castel Nuovo, Verrès Castle, Castello Dell'Imperatore, Tirol Castle and Rocchetta Mattei.

Archeological sites in Italy

In Italy on rainy days, go to the archeological. We especially recommend Colosseum, Pompeii and Pantheon.

Also be interested in Aurelian Walls, Trajan'S Column, Poggiomarino, Verona Arena, Roman Forum, Hadrian'S Villa and Baths Of Caracalla. Finally, to be complete about archeological sites in Italy, let's mention Selinunte, Palatine Hill, Velia, Arch Of Constantine, Cumae, Baths Of Diocletian, Paestum, Segesta, Metapontum and Pyramid Of Cestius.

Places of workship in Italy

For places of workship in Italy, visit in this order St Mark'S Basilica, Basilica Di Santa Maria Maggiore and Basilica Of San Francesco D'Assisi.

But in Italy is not limited to these three places of workship: Certosa Di Padula, Basilica Of Santa Maria Novella, Basilica Of Santa Croce, Scrovegni Chapel, Santuario Di Santa Maria Di Piazza, Sacro Monte Di Varallo and Santa Maria Del Popolo are also worthy of interest. To be perfectly complete, let's also mention Pisa Cathedral, Santa Maria Sopra Minerva, Palermo Cathedral, Santa Maria In Aracoeli, Cattedrale Di Monreale, Sant'Ignazio Church, Santa Maria In Trastevere, Orsanmichele, Sacro Monte Di Crea and San Luigi Dei Francesi Church.

Natural parks in Italy

In Italy the main natural parks to visit are Sila National Park, Stelvio National Park and Parco Nazionale D'Abruzzo, Lazio E Molise.

But in Italy is not limited to these three natural parks: Gran Paradiso National Park, Pollino National Park, Cilento And Vallo Di Diano National Park, Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park, Alpe Veglia And Alpe Devero Natural Park, Aspromonte National Park and Natural Regional Park Of Serre are also worthy of interest. But to be perfectly complete on the offer of natural in Italy we must also mention Parco Naturale Dell'Adamello, Texelgruppe Nature Park, Puez-Geisler Nature Park, Madonie Regional Natural Park, Parco Nazionale Del Circeo, Val Grande National Park, Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona, Campigna National Park, Maiella National Park, Fanes-Sennes-Prags Nature Park and Sirente-Velino Regional Park.

Shoppings centers and malls in Italy

Some shopping centers may interest you during your stay in Italy: Fico Eataly World, Galleria Subalpina and Galleria San Federico.

Vulcano Buono, Centro Commerciale Le Torri and Euroma 2 are also worth shopping. Finally, to be complete about shopping centers in Italy, let's mention .

Maps of Italy

Localisation of Italy on a world map ©OpenStreetMap contributors

Regional map of Italy ©OpenStreetMap contributors

Detailed location map of Italy ©OpenStreetMap contributors

Photos of Italy

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