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Historic cities, Italian cuisine and coastal villages.
Destination Guide
Italy is a living museum of art, architecture, food, and culture, arguably the most influential country in Western history. From the ruins of Rome and the canals of Venice to the rolling hills of Tuscany, the Amalfi Coast, and the trulli of Alberobello, Italy rewards every kind of traveller. Its cuisine alone - pasta, pizza, gelato, and regional specialities - is reason enough for a visit.
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The night tours of the Colosseum allow access to the arena floor - where gladiators once stood - with no crowds and the floodlights of the Forum glowing beyond the arches.
Etna erupts regularly - small lava flows, plumes of ash, the occasional sulphurous cloud - and you can hike to within metres of its summit craters with a licensed guide. Sicily below looks impossibly beautiful.