Italy – Helen on her Holidays https://www.helenonherholidays.com/category/europe/italy/ Explore the best of Italy, from the historic ruins of <a href='/pompeii-visit-advice-climb-vesuvius/'>Pompeii</a> to the sun-drenched islands of Ischia and Sicily. These guides are designed to help you plan your perfect Italian adventure. 2024-05-12T10:33:15 en-GB hourly 1 Eleventy Orrido di Bellano: Lake Como’s hidden gem https://www.helenonherholidays.com/orrido-di-bellano-lake-como/ 2024-05-12T10:33:15 https://www.helenonherholidays.com/orrido-di-bellano-lake-como/ The Orrido di Bellano, a breathtaking natural gorge with gushing waterfalls formed over 15 million years, is one of Lake Como’s best-kept secrets.

]]> Procida travel guide: Visit Italy’s most colourful island https://www.helenonherholidays.com/visit-procida/ 2024-04-10T10:11:49 https://www.helenonherholidays.com/visit-procida/ Procida is a beautiful Italian island in the Bay of Naples. Here’s everything you need to know about visiting Procida: how to get there, what to do and why you should visit this colourful island.

]]> 8 day trips from Sorrento that you can’t miss https://www.helenonherholidays.com/day-trips-from-sorrento/ 2024-04-05T21:46:51 https://www.helenonherholidays.com/day-trips-from-sorrento/ Sorrento in southern Italy makes a fantastic base for a holiday with some truly world-class day trips in the area. Here are the 8 best day trips from Sorrento.

]]> How to climb Vesuvius, the volcano that destroyed Pompeii https://www.helenonherholidays.com/how-to-climb-vesuvius/ 2024-03-30T23:18:17 https://www.helenonherholidays.com/how-to-climb-vesuvius/ Climbing Mount Vesuvius to see the still-smoking crater at the top is a great add-on to a trip to Pompeii. Here’s everything you need to know about making the trip.

]]> Pompeii or Herculaneum: Which site is better to visit? https://www.helenonherholidays.com/pompeii-or-herculaneum/ 2023-10-31T21:15:16 https://www.helenonherholidays.com/pompeii-or-herculaneum/ Both ruined towns offer a fascinating glimpse into ancient Roman life, but if you can only visit Pompeii or Herculaneum, which one should you choose?

]]> Gardens in Italy: 19 of the most beautiful gardens to visit in Italy https://www.helenonherholidays.com/gardens-to-visit-italy/ 2023-06-20T09:12:14 https://www.helenonherholidays.com/gardens-to-visit-italy/ Italy has some of the world’s most heavenly gardens. From centuries-old botanical gardens in the north to subtropical gardens in southern Italy, these are the best gardens to visit in Italy.

]]> 7 tips for visiting Villa del Balbianello, Lake Como’s most beautiful villa https://www.helenonherholidays.com/villa-del-balbianello/ 2023-06-19T22:32:54 https://www.helenonherholidays.com/villa-del-balbianello/ Visiting Villa del Balbianello on Lake Como is like spending the day inside a postcard. Read about the villa’s starring role in James Bond and Star Wars, and get tips for your visit.

]]> Where to stay for the Bernina Express https://www.helenonherholidays.com/where-to-stay-bernina-express/ 2023-06-17T17:31:27 https://www.helenonherholidays.com/where-to-stay-bernina-express/ The best places to stay for a trip on the Bernina Express or Bernina line railway, with hotel recommendations for Chur and Tirano and ideas for places to stay along the line.

]]> Travelling the Bernina line from Switzerland to Italy – Bernina Express vs local train https://www.helenonherholidays.com/bernina-express-train/ 2023-05-18T23:07:31 https://www.helenonherholidays.com/bernina-express-train/ Compare the Bernina Express vs regional trains on the Albula and Bernina rail line. Get useful tips to make the most of your trip between Switzerland and Italy.

]]> Naples to Ischia ferry guide: The cheapest, fastest and best ways to get to Ischia https://www.helenonherholidays.com/naples-to-ischia/ 2023-04-04T22:09:50 https://www.helenonherholidays.com/naples-to-ischia/ Travelling to Ischia, Italy? Read this comprehensive guide to Ischia ferries from Naples, with information on the best, cheapest and fastest ways to travel.

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