7 Best Things to Do in Vatican City (Itinerary Ideas)
Practical information for the first time Vatican visitor including the top “must do” activities and details on how to see them all.
Made in Italy
If you’re seeking a romantic getaway or want to experience culture and cuisine at an extraordinary level, take the next flight to Italy. Every time you turn a corner, you’ll find another famous painting, iconic monument, or extraordinary sight.
Start your tour of Italy in its capital, Rome, but don’t stop there. Head north to Cinque Terre’s picturesque coastline, fashion capital Milan, Florence, known for its architecture and art, and less touristy (but extremely historical and interesting) Ravenna.
Italy’s islands are unforgettable as well. You can climb Mount Etna in Sicily, ride a gondola in Venice, buy handmade lace in Burano, and watch them blow exquisite Venetian glass on Murano.
Whether you visit a Renaissance art museum, attend an opera, hike the Dolomites, explore the ruins of Pompeii, or sip limoncello on the Amalfi coast, every experience in Italy is simply exhilarating.
Practical information for the first time Vatican visitor including the top “must do” activities and details on how to see them all.
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