Venice is famed the world over for its breathtaking vistas, enviable architecture and sparkling lagoon, but it also plays host to a magnificent culinary tradition. A premier destination found on the bucket list of foodies across the globe, the vibrant range of dishes on offer means you won’t have to rely on just pizza and pasta whilst enjoying a river cruise in Italy. From meat dishes to vegetarian delights, sweet treats to fish options, the Venetian diet pays homage to the Italian food heritage...

Pisa is one of the most famous cities in Italy, yet many people don’t get beyond the story of its iconic and much-photographed ‘Leaning Tower’. While it has become world renowned for that particular piece of precarious architecture, there’s so much more to this beautiful city than just that. For many years it was a major power in Italy’s history, and its heritage as a centre for education endures and drives the modern-day local economy, along with tourism. The centre of the city is compact and v...