Things to do in Italy

From the noble stones of ancient Rome and the Greek temples of Sicily to the wine hills of Piedmont and Tuscany and the secret canals and crumbling palaces of Venice, your Italy tour package will be a memory to cherish forever. Below are some options for things to do to while you are in Italy.

• Go on a pilgrimage to the Vatican - The Vatican City, the seat of the Roman Catholic Church, is located in the city center of Rome. The museums located here are right out of the history of the modern world.
• Explore Pompeii - Destroyed sometime in 79 AD by the eruption of a volcano from Mount Vesuvius and excavated recently, Pompeii offers a fascinating exploration of the ancient streets, ruins of majestic buildings and surprisingly modern amenities such as amphitheaters and gymnasiums.
• Drive down the Amalfi Coast - A dream drive for those who are fond of road trips, the Amalfi coast is a spectacular trail lodged between the mountains on one side and the immaculate Mediterranean Sea on the other.
• Savor Italian Food – It is known that Italians do lots of things well, but not as well as they do with their food. While you are there, take pleasure trying out as much as you can.

Places to visit in Italy

To help you make the most of your Italy holiday package, here is the list of some of the major places to visit and the tourist attractions located in each of them.

Venice - The capital of the Veneto region in northeastern Italy, situated on a group of 118 small islands separated by canals and linked by over 400 bridges. Some places of tourist interest are;

• Gallerie dell’Accademia
• Basilica di San Marco
• Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute
• The I Frari

Rome – No world traveler can leave out venturing into the historically and culturally rich city of Rome. While you are there, try not to miss the following.

• The Vatican Museums
• The Sistine Chapel
• Capitoline Museum
• The Pantheon
• The Colosseum
• Muzeum Nazaionale Romano Palazzo Massimo alle Terme

Florence – The capital city of the region of Tuscany and one of the wealthiest cities of the medieval period.

• Grand Museo del Duomo
• Museo Del Bargello
• Museo di San Marco
• Palazzo Pitti
• The Duomo

Genoa - A port city and the capital of the Liguria region, housing more than 100 palaces. Genoa has historically been one of the most important ports on the Mediterranean.

• The Romanesque Cathedral of San Lorenzo.
• Palazzi dei Rolli
• Via Giuseppe Garibaldi
• Belvedere Castelletto
• Piazza De Ferrari

Food in Italy

The excellence of Italian food needs no introduction to those who have not been living under a rock. So, let us get to the point and get to know some must-try dishes to look for (other than the world-famous pizza) while you are enjoying your Italy vacation package.

• Chicken Parmigiana - A classic Italian dish that also works as a sub sandwich. It consists of breaded chicken breast covered in tomato sauce and mozzarella, parmesan, or provolone cheese.
• Fettuccine Alfredo - A pasta dish made from fettuccine, traditionally tossed with butter and Parmesan cheese.
• Lasagna – Another classic dish, made with ground beef, sausage, ricotta, mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
• Chicken Saltimbocca - An Italian dish also popular in Switzerland, Spain and Greece. Made of veal lined or wrapped with prosciutto and sage and marinated in wine. Oil or saltwater may also be used for marinating.
• Pasta Primavera - One of the most well-known vegetarian dishes from Italy, now famous in the Americas. Consists of pasta and fresh vegetables.
• Penne alla Vodka - a pasta dish made with vodka (yes, you read it right!) and penne pasta.
• Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce – A simple dish with a number of options to add, such as meatballs, mushrooms, broccoli, sausage, or ground beef.

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