Italy Natural beauty meets man-made splendour
You’re sitting in the evening sun, glass of Prosecco in hand, watching the daily passeggiata of people drifting past, and anticipating the imminent culinary delights. If that isn’t a description of La Dolce Vita, then we don’t know what is. And after a day of Roman ruins and medieval cities, of exquisite art and gorgeous countryside, you can indulge in some quality me-time, Italian style. We know Italy from top to toe (of the boot) so discover it with us.
Where it is
Southern Europe
When to go
All year
Why go there
Roman treasures
Foodie heaven
Art & architecture
What to see
Rome
Tuscany
Amalfi coast
Where emperors once lived
You could spend an eternity in the Eternal City and still not see everything, but with us you can experience the best of Rome.
Rome is waiting for you
A slice of Italian heaven
Welcome to heaven, Italian style. With historic cities, rolling hills, divine wines and a zest for life, Tuscany has it all.
Come to Tuscany with us
Drive along the Amalfi coast
An insanely beautiful, rugged stretch of coastline that winds from Salerno to Sorrento, offering pretty towns, steep cliffs and fragrant lemon groves.
Explore the heel of Italy
We loved Matera long before James Bond did, so let Cosa take you there and to Puglia, a region of trulli stone huts, seaside cities and amazing food.
Travel in Italy
As the saying goes, all roads lead to Rome. Luckily they also reach every part of Italy, both on the boot-shaped mainland and the islands of Sicily and Sardinia. The new high-speed train, Frecciarossa, has cut journey times, so that Milan to Rome is now under three hours. Whether by road or rail, Cosa knows how to get you around Italy, plus what to see and where to stay while you’re there. Andiamo!
Italy facts
From the Roman Empire to the Renaissance, Italy has played a leading role in European history for centuries. But it’s actually only been a modern country since 1861, when the many city-states like Venice and Florence finally united as one kingdom. After World War Two Italy became a republic, with an elected government in the capital, Rome, and a founding member of the European Union. Its population is around 60 million.
Time zone
UTC +1
Flight time
1-2 hours’ flight from Switzerland or direct train links
Local currency
Euro
Dialling code
+39
