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Following my recent trip to Italy, it was confirmed to be a beautiful and fascinating country. With so many places to visit and things to do I’ve created my own little bucket list of things to do in Italy.
Things To Do In Italy
Ride a Gondola in Venice
Experience Venice from a different perspective by sailing down the city’s canals and seeing the historical bridges and buildings from the water. Discover hidden canals off the tourist trail and get a peek at everyday life in the city.
Climb Giotto’s Bell Tower in Florence
Climb Giotto’s Bell Tower to take in the magnificent views of Florence.
Eat Pizza in Naples
You’re in Naples, the home of pizza. What else would you eat?
Read: The 2FoodTrippers Naples Pizza Guide
Walk the Cinque Terre Trail
Five cliff-edge fishing villages with stunning views and a single hiking trail means the entire area can be visited in a manageable and enjoyable time frame.
Read: Earth’s Magical Places Guide to Hiking Cinque Terre
Climb Mount Vesuvius
Experience how the ancient Romans lived at the site of the Pompeii ruins on this 6-hour combination tour. After visiting Pompeii, head off on a drive to the top of Mount Vesuvius to stunning views of the Bay of Naples.
Stay in a Fancy Hotel in Lake Como
Despite being known as a Millionaire’s playground I would love to experience a little bit of Italian luxury and head off to the most dreamiest of Italian lakes.
Read: World of Wanderlust’s Quick Guide to Lake Como
Find the “David” Statues in Florence
The original statue may be housed in The Accademia Gallery but I’m also tempted to avoid the crowds by hunting for the numerous replicas that are dotted around the city.
Visit the Colosseum in Rome
Explore Rome’s most famous historic landmark and discover the rich history of the Colosseum itself and ancient Rome.Â
Take a Boat Trip Along the Amalfi Coast
Experience the beauty of the Amalfi Coast up close by private boat exploring the hidden caves and grottoes along the coastline. See natural arches, swim into caves and discover picturesque swimming spots along the Amalfi Coast.
Climb the Leaning Tower of Pisa
Visit one of the most famous buildings in the world, learn of it’s history and then climb to the top for views over the surrounding city.
Visit Pompeii
Discover the ancient city of Pompeii and explore the famous excavations while listening to anecdotes from an expert.
Admire Milan Cathedral
Marvel at the terraces, cathedral, museum, archaeological area, beautiful adornments and stained glass windows.
Stay in a Trullo in Puglia
If like me, you love finding unusual and characterful accommodation the these are a perfect choice.
Read: Along Dusty Road’s Short Guide to Puglia’s Trulli Town
Explore Sassi di Matera
See houses carved into the rocks, rupestrian churches, cisterns to collect the water, and fossil shells nestling in the walls of one of the most ancient cities of the world.
Explore the Towns Surrounding Lake Garda
Having already visited Riva del Garda I would love to visit the rest of the surrounding towns of villages of Italiy’s largest lake.
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Have you done any of these activities? Do you have a bucket list of things to do in Italy?
Let me know in the comments.
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I’ve only been to Rome but would love to do a long trip all around Italy! It looks absolutely beautiful. Walking the Cinque Terre trail is probably at the top of my list of things I want to do there! Mount Versuvius also looks incredible- what a view
I would love to visit Rome along with some smaller towns. I was only in Italy for 8 days but loved it.
So many great bucket list items here! Lake Como and the Cinque Terre trail are definitely both on my travel wish list. I also like how you suggested looking for the other Davids in Florence.
Thanks. Lake Como looks just dreamy. A friend of mine suggested the Davids as she said the queue was so long to see the real thing.
I’ve only done about half of these, so I need to go back soon! I actually didn’t know that you could climb the Leaning Tower of Pisa, so I’m definitely adding that to my list of things to do in Italy.
I definitely need to go back to Italy – it’s so beautiful. I only knew about climbing Pisa as I saw it mentioned on Instagram.
Love this list! What a beautiful part of the world!
Thank you Nikki. I feel in love with it, so much more to see.
I love Italy! I have very fond memories of Cinque Terre and would love to go there again this week. Thanks for the memories!
You are welcome. It is an utterly beautiful country.
I have done a few of these things in Italy but hope to tick off a few more such as climb Mt Vesuvius and stay in a Trullo in Puglia. This is a great bucket list of one of my favorite countries.
Thank you for your comment. Puglia looks amazing and is definitely on my radar for my next trip to Italy.