3 cities not to be missed

Culture & Sightseeing Destinations Italy

FLORENCE, ITALY
Florence 
Everyone’s heard the Doors of Paradise, the Duomo, and Michelangelo’s David are captivating, but in Florence, beauty can sneak up on a traveler unexpectedly. You’ll... more »
Everyone’s heard the Doors of Paradise, the Duomo, and Michelangelo’s David are captivating, but in Florence, beauty can sneak up on a traveler unexpectedly. You’ll duck into a random church to escape the heat only to spend two hours staring at an impossibly pure blue in a fresco. Or you’ll consider writing a sonnet about pear gelato. It’s just that kind of place. Don't miss the sunset over the Arno and the famous wines of the Chianti region just south of town.
Don't miss: Boboli Gardens (Giardini Boboli), Uffizi Gallery (Galleria degli Uffizi), Basilica di Santa Croce
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ROME, ITALY
temple in the Forum 
It’s nicknamed the Eternal City for a reason. In Rome, you can drink from a street fountain fed by an ancient aqueduct. Or see the same profile on a statue in the... more »
It’s nicknamed the Eternal City for a reason. In Rome, you can drink from a street fountain fed by an ancient aqueduct. Or see the same profile on a statue in the Capitoline Museum and the guy making your cappuccino. (Which, of course, you know never to order after 11 am.) Rome is also a city of contrasts—what other place on earth could be home to both the Vatican and La Dolce Vita?
Don't miss: Colosseum (Colosseo), Vatican, Trevi Fountain (Fontana di Trevi)
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Atardecer en Venecia 
Stunning architecture. Mysterious passageways. And of course, the canals. Venice is one of the most alluring cities in the world—the type of place where, as a... more »
Stunning architecture. Mysterious passageways. And of course, the canals. Venice is one of the most alluring cities in the world—the type of place where, as a visitor, you'll welcome getting lost (as you inevitably will). Relax in Piazza San Marco, take a moonlit gondola ride or taste the original Bellini at Harry's Bar. Or just wander. No matter where you go, you'll find history, beauty and romance.
Don't miss: Church of San Sebastiano, San Giorgio Maggiore, St. Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco)
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It's true, at The Enthusiastic Traveler, we specialize in Tuscany.  Mostly Food and Wine Tours.  At our sister company, www.SmallVineyardsTravel.com we specialize in small estate wines, and introducing you to great families making small productions, but we know our customers need more, so we have made it our business to find the best venues for you with the most fasinating and fun guides who can show you the cities no visitor wants to miss!  When you travel to Italy, let us know so we can help ou plan the perfect vacation.

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