Italy travel guide
Italy travel guide: the Dolomites and beyond
Italy needs no introduction. We focus on the Dolomites – one of Europe’s most photographed mountain ranges and one of the best alpine experiences accessible from major Italian cities.
Destinations we cover in Italy
Country overview
Italy spans Alpine, Mediterranean, and continental zones. ETIAS required for visa-free travelers from mid-2025. Train network connects all major cities; mountain destinations need rental car.
- Language
- Italian. English moderate in tourism areas, less so in rural Dolomites where German is co-official.
- Currency
- Euro (EUR). Most places accept cards; cash useful in smaller villages.
- Best time to visit
- Dolomites best June-September for hiking, December-March for ski. Italian cities best May-June and September-October.
- Trip highlights
- Dolomites’ Tre Cime + Seceda + Lago di Braies + rifugio hiking + via ferrata, plus access to Venice + Bolzano + Innsbruck.