Few places in the world an compare to Italy, most won’t even make an attempt.The place is a splendid mix of history, art, architecture, mouth watering gourmet experience, sports, fashion and natural beauty at its peak. It is the land of Ceaser, Michelangelo, Galileo, Fellini, Garibaldi and Versace. Italy has been wooing foreign tourists with its rich cultural heritage, aesthetic beauty and diverse offerings catering to the tourists of all tastes and expectations.

How to Reach
Having a great coastline, Italy can be visited by air as well as by boat, a private yacht or large cruise-liners. Rome is the major air destination and Eurofly, the leading leisure airline of the country has direct flights from most of the places. The local transport is simple and affordable with fleet of taxis and public transport supporting the system.

When to Go
Italy sightseeing is an all season affair with great climate blessing the place round the year. During summers, the endless miles of beaches from Sardinia to Portofino become international play grounds and tourists throng the place. Autumn is the harvest time and the aroma of wines, grapes and olives is mind blowing. Spring season is the most preferred of all and natural beauty of the place is at its very best specially at the country side in Tuscany and Umbria.

What to see
One of the greatest wonders of the world- the leaning tower of Pisa is a rich reminder of the country’s rich cultural heritage. The ancient Rome with its great cathedrals and churches (the Forum and Colosseum), the Vatican (St. Peter’s Cathedral and the Vatican Museums) are a tourist’s delight and are thronged by visitors all round the year. Italy is filled with extraordinary museums, monuments and works of arts all offering a great enchanting historical and cultural extravaganza for visitors. The festivals and feasts which keep the place abuzz with activity are also added to the indomitable spirit of Italy and showcase the culture and traditions from centuries. Tourists have great time by experiencing the visual treat offered by these great events.

Gourmet
Italy is a place to pamper yourself with some great food. Outdoor, indoor, traditional, nouvelle cuisine, chic, simple, Italy has all to satisfy the taste buds of connoisseurs. Some of the best pizzas are available in Italy and will leave you one of the most wonderful gourmet experiences of your lifetime.

Shopping
Italy is a shoppers delight. Some of the world’s best brands and very exclusive and chick boutiques and fashion houses have their wares displayed in Italy. The place offers some of the designers labels at a premium as well as street markets which offer the traditional wares at rock bottom prices.

Specialty of the place
Italy is the place to be in to enjoy the finer things in life, be it food, clothing, visual delight or the sheer ambience of the place. The treasure of the Italian art is a treat to be experienced and marveled. The sparkling designer brands, the fashion circle, the famous monuments, the great people and the wonderfully exciting and buzzing country life all add to the charm of the place and make Italy as one of the most frequently and loved tourist destination of the world.