This Rick Steves Italy tour is for you if you prefer a slower pace and an authentic immersion in local culture rather than ...

Geographically small but culturally rich, Florence is home to some of the greatest art and architecture in the world. I’ve been there more times than I can count, and with each visit, I’m reminded ...

As we’ve had to postpone our travels because of the pandemic, I believe a weekly dose of travel dreaming can be good medicine. Here’s one of my favorite European memories from Florence — a reminder of ...

As we’ve had to postpone our travels because of the pandemic, I believe a weekly dose of travel dreaming can be good medicine. Here’s a reminder of the fun that awaits us in Europe at the other end of ...

Visiting Florence leaves lovers of art and good living with rich memories. And while much of the great art of the Renaissance remains here, the influence of Florence reverberates throughout the world ...

Known as the cradle of the Renaissance, Florence today remains a treasure house of artistic expression. Here, a view across the Arno to the city’s domed basilica. Michelangelo completed David in 1504.

Travel expert Rick Steves is the go-to guide for visiting Europe. He's given travelers a lot of advice over the years from ...