Everyone should visit Rome, Florence and Venice. However, there is more to Italy than just these 3 cities. Travelers need to take the time to visit the REAL Italy, away from the trinket shops and massive crowds. The Traveling Professor's small group tours has visited some wonderful places in Italy that are considered "off-the-beaten" path. In this Italy blog post, you will find out about some of the places you need to visit beyond Rome, Florence and Venice.
Whether it be a small group tour to Italy or traveling solo, The Traveling Professor has some hotels in Italy you should know about. Listed today is a luxury hotel in Sorrento, a convenient hotel in Rome, a luxury yet affordable place right in the middle of everything in Florence, and a canal side beauty in Venice. Lastly, I talk about my latest find in Treviso: a beautiful, romantic and roomy B&B that is perfect for a trip to this underrated Italian city.
For me, Padua is my favorite city in Italy whether traveling alone or on my small group tours to Italy. First of all it has the historic Scroveni Chapel. There is the famous Cafe Pedrocchi as well as the university where famed scholars like Galileo taught. The Basilica of St. Anthony, destination of many pilgrims is located here. The markets are the best in Italy, if you ask me. It is located within a short train ride from Venice, Venezia, Verona, Lake Garda, Treviso and other great spots. And best of all, it lacks the crowds of tourists found in many other Italian cities. In other words, it is authetic. Here are my tips for where to stay in Padua.
When most people travel to Italy for the first time, they usually wind up in Rome, Florence, Venice and maybe even the Amalfi Coast. These are all wonderful places to travel, but let's face it, there can be quite touristy with big crowds and high prices. There are other parts of Italy worth seeing. I think they are more authentic, less crowded, and much less expensive. See my blog post for my favorite places to visit in Italy second time around.
Rome and Florence are beautiful, there is no doubt about it. However, there is a side to Italy that is less touristy, more authentic, filled with natural beauty, architecture, history, culture, and great food. It is also less crowded and more affordable. In May of 2016 The Traveling Professor will offer another small group tour to Italy, this one to Venice and the Veneto region to include Padua, Verona, Vicenza, and Treviso. Read today's blog post to find out more.