Italy travel news

Italians' travel habits are changing, along with the increasingly central role of pets. This is confirmed by research conducted by Rover.com, the world's largest online marketplace for personalized pet care services, on the travel habits of Italians with their pets. And, in collaboration with Lonely Planet, a free online guide for traveling with pets in Italy has been published.

Planning a trip to Italy should be about choosing the right piazza to stay near and arguing over which gelato flavour wins, not dealing with fraud.

Rising prices are affecting almost every area of daily life, yet summer holidays 2026 are not being cancelled. They are being recalculated. People are still travelling, but trips are shorter, and spending is more deliberate.

July sits at the heart of the Italian summer and is traditionally the month packed with open-air events: fireworks over the lagoon, opera under the stars, jazz concerts in medieval alleyways, and a horse race that lasts less than ninety seconds but carries a year’s worth of passion. The journey stretches across the country, taking in Venice, Rome, Naples, Siena, Perugia and Genoa. Here’s what to do in Italy in July 2026.

Planning a summer break on Italy’s dramatic coastline often means packing light: swimwear, sunglasses and a pair of trusty flip-flops.

Italy’s historic trains are returning to the tracks this year, linking the Alps, the Ligurian Riviera and the Langhe wine hills with a series of carefully curated Sunday journeys.

For summer 2026, the question is no longer just where to go, but how to travel more safely.

Is there really a cheaper day to book a flight? In 2026, the data suggests yes. Sundays tend to offer better fares, while Fridays often remain the most expensive day to book.Timing also makes a clear difference.

The EU’s new Entry/Exit System (EES) is now in force on external Schengen borders, including at Italian airports.

Venice’s controversial tourist entry fee is back for 2026, and this time it covers even more dates.

Capri Island is rewriting the rules of tourism in Italy for summer 2026, with a new framework designed to relieve pressure on the island’s narrow streets, harbour and residents.The new Capri Island tourism rules 2026Capri’s town council has approved a new set of regulations that directly target over

As holiday travel ramps up across Italy, a nationwide general strike on Friday, 12th December, is the most consequential action of the month.

Travellers in Italy face several strike actions in November that could affect city transport, long-distance rail and flights.

Bringing a dog on holiday will soon come with a per‑night dog levy when staying in one of Northern Italy's mountainous provinces.

Travellers across Italy face the prospect of widespread transport disruption in September, as a series of planned strikes are set to take place across the country's aviation, rail, and local public transport networks.The announced industrial action follows the conclusion of the franchigia estiva, a

For almost two decades, air passengers have navigated strict limitations on liquids in hand luggage. However, significant changes are being implemented across major Italian airports, easing these long-standing restrictions for travellers.