Italy

With dramatic scenery and remarkable history, Italy romances the soul. Discover Rome’s blend of ancient and modern life, the art of Florence and the authentic cuisine and wineries of Tuscany. Delight in the scenic cliffsides of the Amalfi Coast, Milan’s chic couture and the beguiling waterways of Venice. Journese also offers resorts in the medieval city of Trieste; the authentic local life of Sicily; Verona, the setting of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet; and Lake Como with its dramatic backdrop.

The Eternal City of Rome became Italy's capital in 1870. Encompassing Rome, parliament, Lake Bolsena and River Tiber, this historical region lies in the heart of Italy along the Tyrrhenian Sea, boasting verdant hills, ancient roads and superb views over coastal slopes. Discover lush landscapes perfectly blended with traces left by the Romans and Etruscans, and rejuvenate in the natural thermal spas that abound through the land. Visit its iconic sites including the Colosseum, Sistine Chapel, Vatican City and captivating Roman Castles.

Italy's northern romance city Venice, also known as the City of Water, features 177 canals and 400 bridges. Ride a water taxi or intimate condonla through the extraordinary Grand Canal, with stunning views of this photogenic city. Discover Renaissance and Gothic palaces, the central square, Piazza San Marco with St. Mark's Basilica and teh Campanile bell tower featuring panoramic views of the city's iconic red roofs. 

This wondrous territory of rolling hills offers medieval towns, castles, fortresses, lush countryside, and winding rivers. Enjoy the protected islands of the Tuscan Archipelago National Park, or visit the collections of Renaissance art in Florence, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, and the spectacular Chianti Mountains. Explore the narrow streets, nostalgic monuments and scenic corners of Lucca, Arezzo, and Pistoia, and indulge your taste with exquisite wines of the region.

The Amalfi Coast is a idyllic 30-mile stretch on the southern edge of Italy's Sorrentine Peninsula. Well known for its dramatic landscapes, towering cliffs, sheltered coves and cerulean waters, Journese offers resorts in Amalfi, Positano and Ravello. 

Naples is the third largest Italian city and a major port in the south Campania region, known for its Old World charm, ncredible art, architecture and archeology. 

Sorrrento is a coastal town overlooking the Bay of Naples, perched atop cliffs that separate the town from its busy marinas, enjoy sweeping water views and the cafe-lines quare of Piazza Tasso.

Italy's fashion and design capital, Milan, is also home to Da Vinci's miraculous painting of The Last Supper. High-end restaurants and shops line the streets while the gothic Duomo di Milano cathedral and Sana Maria delle Grazie convent are popular sites. 

Separated from mainland Italy by the Strait of Messina and the largest island in the country, Sicily sits in the Mediterranean Sea. Colonized by the Greeks in the 8th century, Sicily has been ruled by the Romans, Arabs, Normans and others, resulting in an eclectic hsitory that is still on display throughout the island. 

Immortzlized by William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet and The Two Gentlemen of Verona, on of this historic city's main attractions is Juliet's house and her famous balcony. Visit the Verona Arena, a 1st-century Roman amphitheater which still hosts concerts and large scale opera performances, or explore its numerous mills and monasteries.

Lake Como is the place to be, with its calm waters, picturesque lake, cool breezes, intimate villas and rolling green hills, it is a favored summer getaway for sophisticated travelers. Set against the foothills of the Alps, the lake is shaped like an upside-down Y, with three branches of water meeting at the picturesque town of Bellagio. At the bottom of the southwest branch lies Como, home to Renaissance architecture and a funicular that travels up to the mountain town of Brunate. 

A port city in northern Italy, Trieste occupes a thin strip of land between the Adriatic coast and Slovenia's boarder on the limestone Karst Plateau. Encompassing a medievel old city and a neoclassical Austrain quarter, enjoy stunning architectural, a distincitve atmosphere and cosmpolitan culture.