Are you ready for the dining experience of a lifetime? Rome is a gastronomic paradise just waiting to be explored. As you wander the winding cobblestone streets, tantalizing aromas waft from… Read More

Looking for the most upscale restaurants in Rome, Florence, and Venice? With our authentic, expert-approved places to try, we've got your Italy trip covered. You'll find our favorites are so… Read More

The birthplace of the Renaissance may be smaller than some of the other Italian cities, but it’s no less remarkable. Tuscany's Firenze is an art and food lover’s dream, and its r… Read More

Unlike the outward magnificence of Rome, Milan is a hidden city. You have to enjoy the little frames of the town in order to fully appreciate it. This means getting into the courtyards, find… Read More

With thousands of years of culture and a prominent place in history, Milan is among Italy’s great cities and, as such, is filled with art, architecture, and monuments of note at almost… Read More

At Nancy Aiello Tours, our goal has always been to design unique Italy itineraries for discerning travelers from around the world. Our Italian team of Travel Advisors handpicks every experie… Read More

When it comes to planning your trip to Italy, deciding where to stay is a close second behind the fundamental question of where to go. When Nancy Aiello Tours Travel Advisors are providing h… Read More

The largest region in central Italy, Tuscany is a popular year-round destination. With bustling cities and charming small towns alike—along with an extensive network of world-famous vi… Read More

Florence is an art lover’s dream, and its relatively small size means it’s eminently walkable. Wander the halls of the Pitti Palace, aka Palazzo Pitti, former home of the Medici… Read More

Only have two days in Naples? It’s not really possible to see all of the city in a weekend. However, you can still have an amazing time soaking in art, culture and authentic Neapolitan… Read More

Do you want to taste the sweetest sweets in the capital city of Italy? These not to be missed “masters” are the places to find them! Here are our picks for the best pastry shops… Read More

One of the best parts about a holiday in Italy is that you’re almost guaranteed to eat well. But with so many choices for restaurants in the Lake Como region, it can be difficult to ch… Read More

Set against snow-capped mountains and dotted with picturesque lakeside towns, Lake Como gets full marks for the spectacular views. A holiday hideaway since Roman times, the area remains a ce… Read More

The ice cream shops in Florence are a true paradise for gelato lovers. Ice cream aficionados assemble, as I have some great recommendations for all of you! While coming up with a definitive… Read More

Travel can be one of the most important learning experiences a family can have, and in a country as rich in history as Italy, a family vacation can really be taken advantage of for its educa… Read More

Few places can boast of even a fraction of the history that permeates Rome. As the cradle of Western civilization, the city teems with world-famous monuments. Meanwhile, cozy trattorias seem… Read More

Florence is home to some of the most renowned examples of Renaissance art and architecture in the world. It’s also the capital of Italy’s Tuscany wine region and effortlessly rom… Read More

The birthplace of the Renaissance may be smaller than some of the other Italian cities, but it’s no less remarkable. Firenze is an art and food lover’s dream, and its relatively… Read More

A testament to art, romance, trade, ingenuity, and imagination, Venice is a dream come to life complete with palazzos and squares set amongst canals great and small. The city is replete with… Read More

Florence, Venice and Rome (and increasingly, Milan) are the Italian titans of city tourism and with good reason – each place has enough attractions to keep the curious traveler busy fo… Read More

They don't call Bologna la grassa (the "fat lady") for nothing. Bologna restaurants dish out generous platters of traditional tortellini, tagliatelle with ragù, lasagna, and tigelle (… Read More

As experts in all things Italy travel, we get asked often “How much does a private, custom-designed trip to Italy cost?” We are not trying to be evasive when we say “It dep… Read More

When it comes to important travel decisions, deciding where to stay is a close second behind the fundamental question of where to go. When Nancy Aiello Tours trip designers are providing hot… Read More

Are you planning to spend one week in Rome and do not know where to start in a city so brimming with history and culture? You’re in the right place! As experts in Italy luxury travel… Read More

Rome Traditional Restaurants and Foods: Where and What to Eat Every foodie worth their Himalayan rock salt knows that you haven’t really visited a place until you’ve sipped and s… Read More

The most famous and theatrical of Rome’s piazzas, Navona square is a great place to watch street performers, sample the famous “tartufo” gelato, or relax by the beauty of i… Read More

Visiting Italy during the Christmas season offers two bonuses – you’ll avoid the high summer season tourist crowds, and you’ll get to see the country decked out in all its… Read More

Are you planning a trip to Rome, Italy? In the Eternal City, along with popular attractions there are tons of hidden and unusual monuments and places to experience. Deciding what to see and… Read More

With fine art, ancient history, beautiful scenery and fantastic food Italy is a great place for families to travel. Italians love children so yours will most likely get lots of attention. An… Read More

Nancy Aiello Tours specializes in creating privately guided personalized tours for senior travelers visiting Rome. The fabled Roman sights you most wish to visit can be worked into your cust… Read More

Between a magnificent coastline and Mount Vesuvius lies the beautiful city of Naples, Campania’s capital. The city offers a wealth of things to see rivaling Rome in terms of the histor… Read More

When on vacation in Florence, Tuscany, there are so many beautiful squares, museums, buildings and churches to visit that you don’t have much time to go to a restaurant. The best thing… Read More

Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997, the charming Amalfi Coast is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe for families. This famed region in southern Italy is o… Read More

Surrounded by the mounts of the Conca d’Oro and dipped into the sea, Palermo the historical capital of sun-soaked Sicily is one of the most interesting cities in Italy for art, history… Read More

With over 3000 years of history, Rome is the perfect destination for a cultural getaway. The headline acts of the Colosseum and Vatican Sistine Chapel are perennial favorites. But if you fan… Read More

A palette of colors. A pearl of the Mediterranean Sea. An explosion of pastel shades, blue sea and small streets to be explored strictly on foot. This is Procida, a tiny island treasure just… Read More

A truly unique city that has canals instead of streets, and water instead of traffic. Venice is the birthplace of romance and passion, the home of Casanova, folklore and fun, and a vibrant c… Read More

A tiny island off the coast of Naples, Capri is a place of dreams that's entranced visitors since Roman times. And it's sure to get under your skin too. Here’s an insider guide to the… Read More

Italy can pack a lot of beauty into very small spaces, as you’ll see when you arrive on the Amalfi Coast. The towns along this stretch of coastline rise precariously from the water. Bu… Read More

Located amidst the greenery of the favorite public park of the Romans, the Borghese Gallery houses one of Rome’s greatest art collections. Known as the ‘Queen of the Private Art… Read More

Where to eat in Venice? One of the questions we are frequently asked is “where should we go for dinner?” meaning, “where is it that the locals go and the chances to find a… Read More

Built on the core values of excellence & authenticity, Nancy Aiello Tours is an Italy based boutique Italian Tour Operator & Travel Agency handcrafting luxury vacations to Italy unma… Read More

What is a trip to the Vatican in Rome without seeing Michelangelo’s famed Sistine Chapel? But how many people visit it and miss the small things? Here are 10 lesser-known Vatican Sisti… Read More

Magical Puglia has a unique and captivating landscape covered with vineyards, olive groves and vegetable patches separated by charming stone walls. Puglia's sandy beaches are a big draw too… Read More

What are bacari, exactly? These are traditional Venetian taverns where locals stop on their way home for a glass of wine and a snack. Our article focuses on where to find the best bacari in… Read More

Known as piccola Roma (little Rome) for its importance in imperial days, Verona is all about art and architecture, history and great love. It's hard not to fall in love with this beautiful c… Read More

Where is the most romantic city in Italy? Some would say Rome, others claim cupid to live among the canals of Venice and then there are fans of Capri and Florence. Each one of these glorious… Read More

The Cinque Terre (pronounced CHEEN-kweh TEHR-reh) is the name given to five fishing and wine-making villages along the eastern Ligurian coast. Cinque means "five", terre means "lands": Five… Read More

Always in high regard as one of the world’s most beautiful cities, Florence’s well-trodden streets have gracefully kept their charm and heritage that even the most contemporary t… Read More

Far away from the madding crowd, Rome’s quieter corners offer a fresh look at the culture of the Eternal City. There are plenty of showy monuments to admire. The Colosseum and the Pant… Read More

Have you ever wondered what sits at the heel of Italy? While everyone flocks to the resorts around Naples and Capri, Italians have reveled in the glorious handmade food and blessed, lush nat… Read More

The romance of Rome is a blog that can go two ways. One that discusses the legend that is the city and another that focuses on how romantic the city is. Rome is probably one of the fewest ci… Read More

If you are planning an Italy family vacation, Florence is an ideal place for a multi-generational gathering. The variety of culture is amazing - from monuments and museums to great culinary… Read More