Spring Break Italy: March, April Italy Trip Ideas

Another significant reason to be in Italy during spring would be it is less crowded during this period and is damn cheap. Lesser crowd means you can enjoy more with your company and you do not have long queues outside various museums. You also find cheaper places to stay in. Also, it is best to visit a place when you can enjoy their seasonal delicacies. Spring has its delicacies in Italy. Artichoke is a food item cultivated in cities in Italy and a popular dish called Carciofi Romaneschi is available during this season only. Fruits like cherries, lemons, strawberries, and tomatoes are readily available during Spring. Although the weather during this season is quite unpredictable, you can witness rain as well as snow during early spring, but the temperature in the cities in Italy doesn't rise above 20 degree Celsius and doesn't drop below 5!

I would also suggest you the things you should pack if you are travelling to Italy during Springtime. As the weather is quite unpredictable, it is a must carry light-weight coat which is better as it is water-proof. A heavy coat, scarf and hat are advised to travel to northern Italy. Sturdy and comfortable walking shoes are a must to travel throughout Italy as there are many hiking trails.

Now in the following part of the article, I'll jot down cities in Italy which are a must-visit if you have planned a holiday in Italy:

Amalfi Coast is one of the UNESCO's world heritage site for its thrilling beauty and uniqueness. It lies between the blue sky and sparkling sea which enchants the tourists at the very first site. It is a vertical landscape, characterized by a picturesque maze of stairways and narrow alleys connecting mountains and sea. It looks like a collection of white houses attached to a rock which are connected via alleys and stairways. The bougainvillea and carnations pergolas add colors to the white-washed houses. 13 towns are spreading across this strip of land namely Amalfi, Atrani, Cetara, Conca dei Marini, Furore, Maiori, Minori, Positano, Praiano, Ravello, Scala, Tramonti and Vietri Sul Maare. Positano is one of the most visited places on the coastline. It is known for its Mediterranean style architecture, handmade leather sandals, cotton/linen clothes and postcard landscapes with the background of the tiled dome of the main church and Li Galli islands. The sun is hot during the spring so some visitors can also grab the opportunity to dive into the crystalline waters!

Touring the Amalfi Coast during August is not ideal because there are so many tourists that the locals run away. Due to the huge number of tourists, there are many buses on the road that traffic becomes the norm. Prices of everything is soaring high.

If you wish to visit the most romantic city on the planet, the season should only be Spring! This city is a floating masterpiece. Hop on a boat tour of Burano. You can have a gondola tour enjoying the sun and can witness some pretty sweet sunsets from the Ponte di Rialto. Stay longer in this fairy tale city, and you'll know the pleasures of a beautiful life. Venice will give you a stunning experience for a lifetime. Venice is one of those cities in Italy which is mostly built on water.

The famous Venice Carnival is an annual festival held in Venice, Italy. The festival is world-famous because of its elaborate masks. This mask can be made of leather, porcelain, or using the original glass technique. People with different occupations wore different masks. There is name given to these masks like Bauta, Colombina, Medico Della Peste, Moretta/Servetta muta, Volto, Pantalone, Arlecchino, Zanni and Mask makers. Hearing so much about this festival makes it look quite interesting, and a must experience to take.

Cinque Terre lies amid some of the most dramatic coastal scenery on the planet and has five ingeniously constructed fishing villages. A 19th-century railway line cutting through a series of coastal tunnels ferries from village to village. The extensive muretti (low stone walls) can be compared to the Great Wall of China in the sense of grandeur. This place has a unique historical draw with steeply terraced cliffs bisected by a complicated system of fields and gardens which are shaped and layered over the years.

This place is known for hiking, unlike rest cities in Italy and hiking being best in Spring as the climate is not too warm. One can walk the entire route in about six hours if you take short breaks, but some hikers prefer to take a few days to cover the whole of it, to enjoy the beauty to its fullest. Amalfi Coast lies in the south of Italy while the Cinque Terre lies in deep north. But the common thing in both the places is blooming flowers as spring is the season of flowers.

Rome being the capital city, is enchanting to visit and is a romantic blend of culture and history. Spring adds to the glamour of this city. Because if you visit during Spring, you will be able to see the beautiful Rose garden which has around 1100 species of roses, winding the tourist with attractive perfume and scents. After the garden tour you cannot miss visiting the famous monument named Colosseum or Circus Maximum, and you will not be standing in a queue to get in.

Rome is all about lapping in dolce vita lifestyle. If we date back during Roman times out of all the cities in Italy, this is the most powerful one. Strolling around on beautiful streets, whiling away hours on StreetSide cafes and eating yummy pizzas is basic to Roman experience. The city looks very sociable in the evening when the drinkers get down to the city's bars, late night clubs and cafes to have some drinks and snacks.

Florence is the birthplace of the revival of European art and culture. It is a place to enjoy world-class art and gourmet Tuscan cuisine. The city comes in the list of UNESCO's world heritage site as it is home to 15th and 16th-century palaces, medieval candle-lit chapels, fresco-decorated churches, marble basilicas and world-class art museums. As the name suggests, Florence has most flowers as compared to rest cities in Italy.

Italy's fashion industry was born and brought up here. Homegrown designers Guccio Gucci and Salvatore Ferragamo opened boutiques in Florence in the 1920s, and hence the city became ever-stylish. You can shop beautiful objects from various boutiques lying in a glorious tangle of medieval backstreets.

Wine rich hills surround the city and hence is gourmet heaven where eating and drinking is a must. Raw cuisine, fish bistros, craft cocktails and Tuscan cuisines are a must-try.

Florence is a place which looks beautiful in every season as its envelope’s beautiful art at every corner. But Spring adds to its beauty by adding colors to the skyline and decorates it with flowers of every kind. During this season the Garden of Roses and Garden of the Iris starts blooming. Spend an afternoon in Boboli Gardens, which has extraordinary views. Stand on the bridge over the Arno river to enjoy a fantastic view. For sunset hop over to Piazzale Michelangelo to be amazed by beautiful colors in the sky.

Yet another city in Italy known as Naples which offers you unquestionable art and architecture, panoramic views and has high octane energy but with utmost elegance. You'll find two royal palaces, three castles, and ancient ruins including some of Christianity's oldest frescoes. It would be best to visit this city in Spring because you will easily find tickets to these architectures without standing in queues as it is less crowded in this season.

You must have learnt about the history of Mount Vesuvius in your school textbooks. This city holds it! It is perhaps one of the most famous volcanoes in the world- the volcano that destroyed Pompeii! Mount Vesuvius is still active and one of the most dangerous volcanoes in the world. But thanks to technology you will get warning signs two weeks in advance if the volcano is about to erupt. So, it is completely safe to climb this mountain and enjoy the scenic beauty of Naples from the top.

Out of all cities in Italy here, you will find the country's best pizza, pasta and espresso, its most appetising street markets and some of its most celebrated dishes. So, follow some local leaders and let your tongue enjoy some beautiful dishes this city has to offer.

The city still earns from family-run businesses and artisan workshops. Neapolitan tailors will impress you with their flawless suits, shirts and ties and city's handmade leather gloves are a must-have. The city streets and courtyards are loaded with many boutiques and workshops selling everything from eating to wearing.

The city of Milan lies in northern Italy and has been recognized as one of the world's four fashion capitals. It is host to several international fairs and events unlike other cities in Italy, to name some are Milan Fashion Week and Milan Furniture Fair. These two events are the world's biggest events in terms of revenue, visitors and growth.

Milan witness around 8 million overseas visitors each year. The city holds beautiful museums and art galleries that include some of the most important collections in the world, including major works by Leonardo Da Vinci.

Milan has its local culinary tradition as the rest cities in Italy have. It uses more rice than pasta, butter than vegetable oil and features almost no tomato or fish. It is well known for its world-class cafes, characterised by innovative cuisine and design.

Salone del Mobile Milano popularly known as the Milan Furniture Fair is more than a fair or a large-size exhibition. It is a reference point for professionals in furniture design to create top-quality products. The fair has kitchen furniture, bathroom accessories, lighting, office furniture and furnishing accessories. You can be a part of this festival only if you visit Milan between April 9-14, but you need to book the tickets and accommodation in advance to keep your trip in the budget.

If you happen to visit this city in Spring, you will be amazed by its blend of urbanisation and greenery. Milan is located in one of the urbanised regions of Italy, and it's surrounded by massive green areas and beautiful gardens in the centre too.

The glittering Mediterranean Sea encompasses Sicily. The pretty island of Sicily enchants tourists with beautiful landscapes and cultural treasures. The city is blessed with classical perfection of Agrigento's Concordia temple and the rare grace of a dancing statue rescued from Mazara del Vallo's watery depths.

The culinary skills of the city still lie on island-grown ingredients like shellfish and citrus, tuna and swordfish, pistachios, almonds and ricotta. The chefs still followed age-old recipes even for pasta.

The proper mix of sea, volcano and mountain scenery in this city is different from other cities in Italy. Hikers can climb along coastlines and erupting volcanoes, stroll across flowery mountain meadows, experience various bird species on the Africa-Europe migration route. And if you visit during the spring, the waters have already become warm so the divers and swimmers can enjoy Mediterranean's immaculate water. Another place you should visit is the beach of Real monte and the stunning "Scala dei Turchi", a big white cliff along turquoise water.

Puglia is the most famous place in Italy. It has everything a tourist likes to see namely ancient towns, extraordinary churches, stamped in stone, gold and marble, history of processions by conquerors, the sea of olives and amazing food. It is sometimes referred as the breadbasket of Italy as historically it produced much of Italy's pasta and then it was sent to other cities in Italy, and today it still produces over half of its olive oil. It is also known for its rich, fruity red wines.

The best time to visit this place would be in spring as it is famous for its ancient Forest of Umbra in the north to the fruitful Valle d'Itria and sunbaked Salento.

If you are a nature lover and highly need open-air tours, you should visit the Orcia Valley or Val d'Orcia. It is a region in Tuscany, central Italy and the best season to visit this place would be during April to May to discover the blooming nature of this area and to visit ancient villages such as Pienza and San Quirico d'Orcia. The infinite landscapes provide amazing views, and the charm of big lawns, sunflowers and golden cornfields impresses for its uniqueness. Its landscape is used in many paintings and work of arts. The landscape you will witness here in this valley is the most beautiful out of all cities in Italy.

To conclude, Italy must be a must-visit dream destination on your travel-to list. It has everything that makes it a fairy-tale destination. You have beautiful massive landscapes, the juxtaposition of land, mountain and sea, beautiful handmade items to buy, boutiques and workshops, gardens, cliffs to climb, volcanoes, astonishing views through river bridges, an afternoon spent on trekking trails, museums, churches and splendid architecture.

There are various Spring festivals that happen in various cities in Italy like Springtime in Rome and Florence is celebrated with The Easter week(29th March-01st April), Festa San Marco (11th and 12th May in Venice), Sagra del Pesce (12th May in Camogli, Portofino) and Infiorata di Noto (12th May-20th June in Sicily). You can be a part of these splendid festivals and parades in whatever part of Italy you are.

The embarking of Spring season marks the aptest time to visit Italy. It is the best time to enjoy a little warm climate and sunny days. Because it is a low tourist season so that you can find cheap hotels, streets are not too crowded, and queues in front of museum entrances are not infinite.

To travel within the country there are domestic air links, ferry, buses and trains are available between major cities. But for an unforgettable road trip book a car.

After knowing so much about the cities in Italy, unarguably it is Europe's most beautiful country. The cities in Italy are so packed with possibilities that it charms its visitors in every way. You must not miss this country to visit and for best deals on flights and hotels booked in advance via Trip.com.