There are endless sights to see and activities to do in Italy, which makes narrowing down the options a bit daunting. Fortunately, our team at Town & Country Travel in Pittsford, NY, makes planning easy and fun. Our international travel specialists have the extensive knowledge and experience to prepare customized itineraries designed to appeal to diverse travel preferences. Better still, we know how to select the sights and activities you’ll enjoy the most.

Here are seven must-do’s on your Italy vacation:

• The Vatican: Explore the exquisite beauty of the Vatican Museums, including St. Peter’s Basilica and the Sistine Chapel. Your tour guide will share the history of the art, construction, and people who designed and built the breathtaking structures. If you’re going to Italy, you must include this stop on your international travel escapade.

• The Colosseum: As the most prominent symbol of ancient Rome, this massive building never disappoints. When you tour the ruins of the amphitheater, it will evoke images of gladiator fights and other spectacles. You will be wowed by not only the Colosseum but tales of what happened there.

• Artistic Treasures: Take in the scenic terraces of Piazzale, Michelangelo and Fiesole in Florence. Skip the line access to such iconic museums as Accademia and Uffizi by booking a tour with one of our travel consultants.

• Leaning Tower of Pisa: ​​​This ancient bell tower, one of Italy’s quirkier landmarks, will charm you with its tilted stature. However, you don’t need to worry it will fall—it has stood for hundreds of years. A photo alongside this well-known structure will be a prized memento of your international travels.

• The Canals of Venice: Take in gems situated between Ferrovia and Piazza San Marco as you cruise up and down the famous waterway, the Canal Grande. From the Rialto Bridge to an array of Renaissance-era architecture, your eyes will dart here and there to capture all the masterpieces. Take a serenaded gondola ride—it’s a great way to travel the canals!

• St. Mark’s Square (Piazza San Marco): Considered one of the finest squares in the world and Venice's prime attraction, it is surrounded on three sides by the stately arcades of public buildings and on the fourth side by Basilica di San Marco's riot of domes and arches and the soaring St. Mark's campanile.

• Relish Italian Food & Desserts: Enjoy mouth-watering Italian meals prepared with delicious regional products. Let the creamy decadence of gelato, Italy’s version of ice cream, melt in your mouth. Made with milk from local farms, you’ll wonder where the icy dessert has been all your life!

If you’ve ever wanted to travel to Italy, Town & Country Travel is your trusted source for your vacation travel. When you meet with one of our international travel agents to share your trip preferences, you’re guaranteed to receive an itinerary that aims to please. Get started today by calling us at (585) 381-2850 or (800) 747-2850. Visit our website for extensive information on planning your jaunt to Italy and beyond.