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The land of art, sun, and a thousand different types of pasta, Italy is packed with a variety of sights, sounds, and tastes that can keep even the most experienced traveler busy for months. Considering one can hop between the timeworn ruins of ancient Rome, the Renaissance glories of Florence, and the fashion-forward emporiums of Milan, the question really isn’t where to go, it’s which century to "visit."
For the medieval cities, Renaissance art and architecture like no other, ancient ruins, stylish cities and unparalleled food and drink.
$699+: Rome 4-nt vacation with airfare via Alitalia Go-today.com
$7695+: Italy wine tour through Piedmont; $500 off iExplore
$2695+: Southern Italy 8-nt tour w/the Amalfi coast iExplore
$796+: Flight & 4-night vacations to Europe Travelocity
$819+: Paris & Rome 6-nt trip w/air, hotel & brkfst Europe Vacations
$96/nt+: Florence boutique hotel w/free brkfst Expedia
$128/nt+: Upscale Venice hotel nr St. Mark's Basilica Palazzo Selvadego
Under $200: Top-rated hotels near Rome attractions Travelocity
$1119+: Round-trip summer fares to Florence Major Airlines
$692+: Low round-trip Rome fares via NY & Boston Major Airlines
$595+: 7-nt cruise on Celebrity Century w/Naples Cruise.com
$1899+: 11-nt cruise to Greek Isles & more w/flight Online Vacation Center
$549+: Mediterranean cruise on Norwegian Gem Cruise.com
$539+: 7-nt Royal Caribbean cruise from Barcelona Cruise.com
