From Perth to Rome direct in under 16 hours:you land in Rome in time for a morning espresso.
Only smaller ships are allowed so near the floating city.

Port guide:Venice,Italy

This floating city is packed with churches,palaces and art. Although overcrowded and maddening,it’s impossible not to fall under Venice’s spell.

  • Brian Johnston
The interiors of La Dolce Vita Express evoke the glamour of Federico Fellini’s films.

On board the world’s most luxurious new train

A single night on board starts at $5480 per person,but Italy’s first luxury train has no shortage of bookings.

  • Anthony Lambert
Roma… not a bench or a public toilet to be found.

I said Italy was overcrowded and overpriced. Then I went back

Last year I wrote that I was done with overrated Italy. But then I went back and gave it another go.

  • Brian Johnston
Lara and Massimo Bottura outside their boutique countryside hotel,Casa Maria Luigia in Modena.

Twelve incredible Italian food experiences for every season

Every region tells its story through vibrant flavours,long-held traditions and unforgettable experiences.

  • Maria Pasquale
Gorizia,Italy

Separated for decades,these reunited towns are now the talk of Europe

The Gorizia Wall was erected in 1947 – 14 years before the Berlin Wall was built – and stood for 57 years.

  • Justine Costigan
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Siena,Italy.

The 20 best cities in Italy,ranked (and why Rome isn’t No.1)

Which of Italy’s cities should be on your holiday wish-list and which are overrated? And why doesn’t Rome or Venice take out the top slot? Read on to find out.

  • Tim Jepson
Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica in Rome.

No Michelangelo,but Rome’s other Sistine Chapel is just as impressive

The extraordinary is everywhere in the Eternal City,and the best thing about this second Sistine Chapel is that you won’t have to fight through the crowds.

  • David Whitley
Tortelloni or tortelli di zucca is an Italian pasta stuffed with pumpkin nad served with butter,sage and parmesan cheese.

Ten iconic dishes every visitor to Italy must try

There are certain destinations where the purpose of a visit is to sample as much of the local cuisine as possible. Italy is certainly one of those.

  • Tim Jepson
It’s not a great feeling when a waiter responds to your attempt to order in the local language by talking to you in English.

I made a fool of myself attempting the local language overseas

Nothing is worse than possessing a dangerous arsenal of foreign language fragments and an over-enthusiasm for deploying them.

  • Julietta Jameson
Osso buco,a simple plate of greatness.

The hearty Italian dish that has no right to be this delicious

On a cold night,there are few things in this world more satisfying and delicious than a huge plate of osso buco.

  • Ben Groundwater