Gaia - Italy Travel Plan

The Bridge of Sighs glowing in golden backlight, viewed from Ponte de la Canonica as the soft light reflects on the canal below.

How many days in Venice do you really need?

Gaia walking alone on a small bridge in Venice, with a gondola passing on the canal right below.

Is Venice worth visiting?

Classic view of the Grand Canal from Ponte dell'Accademia with boats drifting past Venetian buildings under a bright blue sky, an iconic start to one day in Venice.

One day in Venice (perfect itinerary for first timers)

Positano in the Amalfi coast is one of the best places to visit in italy for first-timers, here is seen from the water, during a boat tour. There are several small boats in front of the town, which is illuminated in gold light a bit before sunset

When is the best time to visit Italy?

Sunset view of Florence’s Ponte Vecchio from Galleria degli Uffizi, capturing the historic bridge and cityscape in golden evening light, perfect for a day trip from Milan.

11 Best Places to Visit in Italy for First-Timers (by a Local)

A wooden boat on Lake Como doing a private tour

The best boat tours to explore Lake Como (for any budget!)

a split view of Milan duomo at sunset and a man looking at the sunset over lake como from Monte San primo: two of the best day trips from Lake Como

7 Amazing Day Trips from Lake Como to Add to Your Itinerary

Sassolungo shot from Seceda on a summer day with a blu sky, big white clouds and green pastures with little wooden houses in the front of the picture

How to get to the Dolomites (plan your trip without stress)

Best Time to Visit Lake Como: Find the Perfect Season for Your Trip

Best Time to Visit Lake Como: Find the Perfect Season for Your Trip

Two vertical images showing the dolomites in summer and winter. Summer is shown with a picture of grass fields with yellow flowers at Seceda, while the winter image shows Gaia skiing in Alta badia in front of snow capped alps

Best time to visit the Dolomites: what to expect each season