Traveling in Italy is pretty sweet. If you've never been, it needs to be on the top of your list. Seriously. If you have, then you know that Italy is a place you can return to again and again and never cease to be delighted. It really is one of those antique lands that has it all: a place saturated with cultural and artistic wonders, history galore, gorgeous and varied natural beauty, a fashionista's playground, and, of course, the best food and the sweetest desserts from gelato to cannoli. What makes travel to Italy even sweeter is the fact that it has more UNESCO World Heritage sites (55 out of 1,121) than any other country in the world. With all of this and more, it's no surprise that this rich and dolce antique land is consistently one of the top five tourist destinations in the world. Andiamo!
The following sample itinerary could be called "Italy 101": a classic 14-day excursion highlighting her Ancient, Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque treasures.
❊ - indicates a UNESCO World Heritage Site