Where to go on holiday in June in Italy?

June in Italy is a dream come true. Italy is a country that’s capable of entrancing throughout every season — but June is unique. If you’re looking for where to go in June for a summer break, here are some Italian cities that need to be at the top of your list:

The Coastal Classics

When Italian summers come to mind, it is always the Amalfi Coast that first makes the mind wander — and for good reason. Stunning coastline, its brightly colored cliffside villages, lemon groves, and cobalt-blue sea, is the ultimate to live. Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello are the villages that offer a mix of cliffside views, boutiques, and beach clubs where you can relax over a chilled aperitivo with toes buried in the sand.

Farther north is Cinque Terre, another rough, rustic alternative. The five tiny Ligurian seacoast villages are renowned for their pastel-colored buildings and charming paths that link the villages. In June, the flowers will still be blooming and the ocean will be warm enough for a cool splash at the end of a hiking day.

The Cities of Art and History

For history enthusiasts and culture enthusiasts and those looking for options to learn more, June is the perfect month to explore Italy’s best cities before July and August unleash full heat and crowds. Rome is a city that seamlessly blends past and present. Vatican, Pantheon, Colosseum —  there simply aren’t enough stunning vistas to absorb. Twilight descends, and the piazzas are crowded with residents, and the glow of ancient ruins off streetlights lends the city its timeless quality.

Another treasure — an art, architecture, and food city — is Florence. See the Uffizi Gallery, climb the Duomo for the panoramic view, stroll across the Ponte Vecchio as the Arno river glows prettily. Florence also makes a good base for day trips to Tuscany, where medieval hill towns beckon, where wines are sipped at parched vineyards, and you bask in the peaceful grandeur of rolling hills.

And then, of course, there is Venice — a city in a class of its own. While it is true, sure enough, that Venice fills up in the summer months, June remains early enough in the season that one is still able to appreciate serene mornings in the canals, or a serene stroll down unobtrusive alleys and across infinitesimal bridges as the city gradually begins to stir to life.

The Peaceful Countryside

For a laid-back, tranquil holiday, head into Umbria or Tuscany. Tuscany has names like Siena, Montepulciano, and San Gimignano, but nearby is Umbria with equally beautiful sights but fewer people. Both regions are good to just hanging out enjoying the laid-back atmosphere of the Italian countryside.

Mediterranean Treasure

Fewer visitors make it to Sicily than to the Italian mainland, but that just makes it all the more deserving of exploration — and June is simply lovely. It’s warm but not stifling, the seas are nice and swimmable.

It’s a time when you can experience everything Sicily has to offer without the crowds of peak season. Visit Palermo, the capital city of Sicily, where each location sets  the stage for an otherworldly experience. Then head to the east to Taormina, Sicily’s loveliest town.

It sits above the Ionian Sea, with sensational views of Mount Etna and ancient Greek ruins. Beaches below invite a relaxing after-lunch dip, and evening concerts and productions are staged in the open Greek Theatre against one of the most stunning backdrops in the world – just see the exclusive experiences to do in Sicily.

Italy in June is a land of contradictions and splendor and there’s something to suit all types of travelers here, so plan your perfect June vacation.