• Experience the amazingly well-preserved Ancient Rome attractions – From the Colosseum, Palatine Hill and the Roman Forums, Rome has a centre that is brim full of incredible ancient ruins from the Romans’ past. It is incredible to walk down the Via Sacra, an ancient Roman road, and reminisce on the past of what could have been and how legendary and revolutionary the Roman past was. By visiting the ancient Rome area which is deemed to be a UNESCO world heritage site, you can experience the story and history of the Roman civilisation. A ticket to the Colosseum will provide you free entry to the Roman Forums and Palatine Hill which contain the ruins of the hub of Roman affairs and trade. It is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that will take your breath away viewing the ancient ruins of a civilisation that was so revolutionary for its time. The walk from the Colosseum to the Roman Forums takes about two minutes plus re-entry and security checks. A guided tour is not necessary however is worthwhile if you are interested in knowing more about the ancient Roman ruins. Despite this, plenty of information is provided in Italian and English at different historic landmarks.

• Explore the smallest country in the world – Visit the Holy Vatican City and tick off the smallest sovereign state in the world from your bucket list of destinations. The Vatican City is home to the Catholic Head of State, the Pope, and has a population of only 800 people. It is the spiritual and administrative centre of the Roman Catholic Church and hosts a range of attractions that you need to visit. St Peters Basilica is the largest church in the world and is built on the site where St Peter, one of the twelve Disciples is believed to be buried. It is considered to be a Renaissance masterpiece crafted and designed by the great Michelangelo. It also contains many important works of art including Michelangelo’s Pieta and Bernini’s Baldacchino. The Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel are also must-visits whilst in Vatican City offering some of the most incredible Renaissance art and pieces of history that have been collected by Popes throughout centuries. It also includes the Sistine Chapel inside the museum which has the famous Michelangelo painted frescoes on the ceiling of the chapel. We recommend getting a super early morning guided tour so you can get early access to the St Peters Basilica (which is free admission) and the Vatican Museum so that you can beat the crowds and view the historic buildings within your own space and freedom.

• Get a guided tour around the many different Renaissance and historic attractions in Rome – Rome is full of incredible and beautiful historic architecture that dates back to the 18th century in the Renaissance period. Unlike any city in the world, in Rome, every ancient street you walk down you will uncover an ancient statue, square, plaza, church or attraction. Getting a guided tour across the city is a great day excursion and provides you with great information on the history of Rome, not just on the ancient parts either. Visit the Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, Alter of the Fatherland, Pantheon, Castel Sant’Angelo, Campo Fiori, the many Rome museums and the multiple beautiful churches across Rome. There is so much to Rome and with a guided tour of the city, you can explore and uncover the true history and spots of Rome.

• Take a boat trip in Positano – A boat trip in the incredible, breathtaking town of Positano will provide you with an experience like no other. The incredible views of the multicoloured buildings on the hillside whilst you relax in the summer heat on the Mediterranean Sea is something that you should only ever experience in a dream, yet it is real life when you visit Positano and hire a boat. A typical boat to hire out for a couple of hours will cost you around 50 – 75 euros plus a deposit but it is well worth the once-in-a-lifetime experience.

• Dine in one of the many local Italian restaurants – In all of the different small villages and towns along the Amalfi Coast, you will find iconic Italian restaurants, bars and cafes that serve incredible Italian cuisine. From pizza, pasta and a selection of fresh seafood dishes to homemade wine and the famous Lemoncello and Aperol Spritz that are available to drink. Prices of food in a restaurant are considerably more expensive than other places in Italy with a typical meal costing around 15 – 20 euros per person.

• Relax on the many beautiful beaches the Amalfi Coast has to offer – Some of the best beaches in the world feature along this Italian coastline including some of the beaches that you need to see whilst travelling on the Amalfi Coast. Some of the best beaches we visited during our trip along the Amalfi Coast included the Marina Grande Beach in Positano which features the iconic backdrop of the hillside buildings all in different colours in the Italian sun. The Maiori Beach in Maiori is one of the only sandy beaches along the Amalfi Coast. The Erchie Beach is a classic picturesque beach within the sunny pastel fishing village of Erchie with bright blue waters and incredible hillside backdrops and hill towns. The Marina Grande Beach in the town of Amalfi is also a must-visit with incredible scenic backdrops and bright blue waters with plenty of shops and restaurants along the promenade. The majority of the beaches we have mentioned do cost a fee to enter and spend an entire day relaxing. They are also fairly small so it is worth visiting early to secure a space and ensure that you are not visiting at a time that is overcrowded and too busy to relax.

From the water city of Venice to the city that is known as the Cradle of the Renaissance with its stunning architecture formal gardens and city design. Florence is located in central Italy within the region of Tuscany. It is located on the banks of the Arno River and has incredible Renaissance architecture and buildings that include classical details and sophisticated interiors. Furthermore, you can walk down the ancient streets and visit some of the stunning Renaissance masterpieces and buildings that were constructed in the 14th – 17th century.