Central Italy

Cinque Terre, Tuscany and Umbria are very popular among travelers—and for good reason. Despite their popularity, it’s still possible to visit these areas and feel like you almost have them to yourself—especially in some of the villages, towns and surrounding countryside.

Colorful houses on a hillside by the water, with boats in a small harbor at sunset.
A scenic view of rolling hills at sunset, with a winding dirt road lined by tall cypress trees and a house in the distance.
A narrow street in an old European city with tall, historic buildings, some with window shutters, leading towards a large cathedral in the background with tall spires, partially obscured by fog.
A stone and brick cottage door open to a view of the countryside with rolling hills, trees, and a blue sky.
Colorful houses on a hillside overlooking the ocean at dusk, with lights glowing from the windows.
Foggy square with cobblestone paving, a small vehicle, and a detailed historic building facade in the background.
Colorful seaside village with pastel buildings on a hillside, a small harbor with boats, and a castle tower overlooking the ocean at sunset.
A scenic view of rolling hills at sunset with a winding road lined by tall cypress trees and colorful flowers in the foreground.
Nighttime view of a narrow cobblestone street with an illuminated Gothic cathedral at the end, flanked by old buildings with yellow and brown walls, windows, and street lamps.
Rolling green hills with a line of tall, dark cypress trees in the distance, and fields of wheat or tall grass in the foreground, under a soft, clear sky.
View of an Italian hillside town with rustic stone buildings and tiled roofs, overlooking rolling green hills in the distance during sunrise or sunset.
Part of a large, ornate cathedral with intricate stone carvings, stained glass windows, and a rose window, under a cloudy sky.
A foggy city square with three people walking, old stone buildings, and a church with a cross on top in the background.
A scenic view of a hillside medieval town with closely packed stone buildings, green trees, and two prominent towers, during sunset with cloudy skies.
View of Florence Cathedral's bell tower, seen from a narrow alleyway with buildings on both sides, and a person taking a photo in the distance.