Siena Daytrip from Florence
May 1st, 2017Just south of Florence is a charming Tuscan city, Siena. Not only does it have wonderful streets to wander, a beautiful piazza, a famous cathedral, fine food and gelato but it hosts a traditional horse race that has been competed among the neighborhoods of the city since medieval times. How to Get to Siena This ... Read More
Pompeii in a Day from Rome
April 17th, 2017For many travelers, no trip to Italy would be complete without a visit to Pompeii located 150 miles (240 kilometers) south of Rome. Here’s Italy Perfect’s advice on how to extend your Roman adventure with a day trip out of the city to see a place that rivals Rome in fame and mystery: Pompeii, immortalized ... Read More
Most Amazing Art Show in the World – Venice’s Biennale
February 27th, 2017Find every conceivable kind of art at Venice’s Biennale d’Arte. This is the largest art exhibit in the world. Really HUGE! ... Read More
Roman Colosseum Essential Info
September 6th, 2016The center of Rome is teeming with life. Tourists course through the streets in rapid motion, creating a constant influx of energy keeping an ancient city alive and vibrant. It is therefore no small irony that the Colosseum, the most well known icon of Rome in the heart of the city, has a long history of mortal ... Read More
Italian Insights: Two Fun Videos That Will Make You Smile
July 18th, 2016Cue the popcorn, sit back and enjoy these videos that charmingly introduce you to the experience of traveling in Italy. We love Rick Steve’s “eyes open” look at the charms and frustrations. And who can resist the whimsy of Italian hand gestures which come as readily to an Italian as breathing. We hope you will enjoy these two fun and ... Read More
Strikes in Italy
June 20th, 2016Strikes are a way of life in Italy. They are less serious than you might think for several reasons. That include, they are announced in advance, public transportation doesn’t usually totally shut down, they can be very brief, and sometimes the workers just go ahead and work. ... Read More
Experience the Best of Rome at a Great Value
June 6th, 2016Experience the essentials of Rome with a special package of tours and activities personally selected by the Italy Perfect team. The Experience Rome package is specially discounted and is available exclusively for our guests when you reserve your Rome accommodations with Italy Perfect. It is designed for our guests to experience our favorite places in ... Read More
Exploring Beautiful Bologna – Day Trip from Florence
May 9th, 2016Bologna is one of the fine cities of Italy, very much worth a visit. The trip from Florence is only 35 minutes by train from Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Bologna Centrale station, with a train about every 30 minutes. You can buy the ticket directly at the train station or online at this link. ... Read More
Cinque Terre Day Trip from Florence
April 18th, 2016A wonderful day trip from Florence is the iconic coastline of the Cinque Terre. Cinque Terre translates in English to “The Five Lands”, a chain of five coastal towns that have never had automobile access. Here you can explore each beautiful town, hike along the coastal trail, dine on seafood, or lounge on the beach. The five villages in order from the ... Read More
Five Rome Sites to Book Ahead
March 29th, 2016A little advance planning can make your stay in the Eternal City much easier since you’ll be assured of avoiding long lines that are common at the most popular sites. Here are the sites we recommend you book well in advance of your Rome stay. Colosseum When you approach the Colosseum, you may find a line ... Read More
Four Train Travel Tips for Italy
March 7th, 2016Traveling by train in Italy can be an especially nice experience if you give yourself time to enjoy the ride. Here are some of our tried-and-true tips to help you get the most out of your journey: Get to the station early and figure out where the platform information will be posted. The platforms are ... Read More