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Morning light over the hills of Tuscany, a village on the Riviera, mountain peaks in South Tyrol. Find your region and discover Italy with our travel guides—from the Alps to the islands.
Coast or hills, cities of art or small villages: These six regions will give you a first glimpse of Italy's diversity.
01Between Florence and the Val d’Orcia: cities of art, rolling hills, and roads leading to small towns.
Discover a destination ↗Morning fog in the Val d’Orcia · © pexels.com
02Coastal towns, steep alleys, and excursions into the hinterland of the Italian Riviera.
Discover a destination ↗Vernazza on the Cinque Terre coast · © shutterstock.com
03From Turin to the Langhe: Combine city tours with vineyards and mountain scenery.
Discover a destination ↗The village of Neive in the rolling hills of the Langhe · © canva.com
04From the trulli to Salento: white towns, olive groves, and coastlines along two seas.
Discover a destination ↗Baia dei Turchi near Otranto in Salento · © shutterstock.com
05Palermo, ancient sites, and volcanoes: Plan your itinerary on Italy's largest Mediterranean island.
Discover a destination ↗The rocky coast of Scopello in Sicily · © shutterstock.com
06Bays, islands, and the interior: Discover Sardinia beyond the beach.
Discover a destination ↗Cala Corsara in the La Maddalena Archipelago · © shutterstock.comItaly has 20 regions. Here you'll find travel guides for each region, organized by geographical area. For Trentino-South Tyrol, there are two separate entries covering the two autonomous provinces.
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Some travel destinations are best understood as landscapes. South Tyrol, the Dolomites, and the lakes of northern Italy therefore have their own sections.
01From the alpine pastures to the tree-lined streets: combining hiking, city tours, and culinary delights.
Discover a destination ↗The Villnös Valley against the backdrop of the Geisler Group peaks · © canva.com
02Rocky peaks, mountain villages, and hiking trails for your trip to the Dolomites.
Discover a destination ↗The striking rock towers of the Three Peaks · © LPA/Josef Hackhofer
03Waterfront towns, olive groves, and excursions between the mountains and the water.
Discover a destination ↗Limone on the western shore of Lake Garda · © shutterstock.com
04Villages along the lake shore and views of the surrounding mountains.
Discover a destination ↗Sala Comacina on the shores of Lake Como · © shutterstock.comDiscover new places, excursions, and landscapes. The latest travel posts appear here automatically; click „Load More“ to find more stories.
Our planning tip: First, choose a region and a starting point. Then decide which excursions go well together.
A city can be a good place to start: Plan your stay there and add in day trips to the surrounding area. Our Cities page will help you choose.
Discover Cities in Italy ↗Days at the beach, hikes, and museum visits each have different requirements. Check the weather, opening hours, and travel arrangements for your specific travel dates.
Go to the Travel Magazine ↗Don't plan to move to a new place every day. A free afternoon gives you time to visit a market, go for a walk, or stop by a village along the way.
Find ideas for when you're on the go ↗A special place to stay and great food can really make a trip memorable. Discover the accommodations we’ve featured on the map of Italy.
Learn about the location, hosts, and unique features of our partner hotels, and find a place to stay for your next trip to Italy.
Top Hotels in Italy ↗Discover unique restaurants and the people behind their kitchens. Our profiles offer a glimpse into what to expect before your visit.
Top Restaurants in Italy ↗New travel ideas, stories, and places to visit in Italy. Free, and you can unsubscribe at any time.
Guidance to help you make your choice and plan the next steps of your trip.
Italy has 20 regions. The Directory It lists them all, with links to our travel guides. South Tyrol and Trentino are part of the joint region of Trentino-South Tyrol.
Start with your interests: for example, art-rich towns and rolling hills in Tuscany, coastal towns in Liguria, or a combination of cities and beaches in Apulia. It’s better to plan just a few stops and read more in the relevant travel guide.
South Tyrol is an autonomous province. Together with the autonomous province of Trento, it forms the Trentino-South Tyrol region. To help you plan your trip, we've created separate sections for South Tyrol and Trentino.
Travel destinations do not always align with administrative boundaries. The Dolomites and some of the major lakes are located in multiple regions. In the area of Mountains, Valleys, and Large Lakes You'll find the right travel guides there.
Searching in the Directory It also recognizes the Italian names, such as Toscana, Puglia, Sicilia, and Friuli Venezia Giulia. It searches through the 20 entries on this page.
Yes. Choose nearby destinations and check the actual travel times. For a short trip, it's often worth staying in one region and taking day trips from a single starting point.
The Pages Top Hotels in Italy and Top Restaurants in Italy show the houses we've featured on maps and provide links to their profiles.
Yes. In the section Travel Ideas: Read More New, appropriately categorized articles appear automatically. The filters switch between the different regions; click „Load More“ to see additional posts.
Regarding the regional breakdown: Italian Trade Agency – Italy's 20 Regions. Trip Overview: Italia.it – Official Tourism Portal. About the shared region: Autonomous Region of Trentino-South Tyrol. For more information, see the linked travel guides. As of October 2026.