Italy
Italy in August: where you'll actually find some peace and quiet
August in Italy sounds fantastic - until you're stuck in a crowd in Rome or Venice. A better plan is to head to the far north instead. There you'll find the same beauty, far fewer tourists and some genuine surprises.
28 August 2026 · Wayloha editorial · 6 sources
Choose the north, not Rome and Venice
Rome, Venice and Cinque Terre are full. Really full. You'll queue for everything, pay sky-high prices and barely see the real Italy. The far north is different.
Take Trento, in Trentino. You can wander through actual streets where Italians live and eat. Most places in the north get far fewer visitors. You'll have room to breathe and actually enjoy yourself.
- Skip Rome, Venice and Cinque Terre in August.
- Head to Trentino, Trento for example - much quieter.
- Most places in northern Italy aren't full of tourists.
Beautiful sights you really must see
Italy has beautiful beaches, islands, villages and mountain landscapes. Not everything is by the sea.
In the Alps, you can ride the Bernina Express, a train journey with views you won't forget. On the Amalfi Coast, you can walk the Path of the Gods. These are things you feel, not just see.
- Ride the Bernina Express through the Alps.
- Walk the Path of the Gods on the Amalfi Coast.
How to plan your trip smartly
Seventeen days works well. Three weeks gives you real time to get to know northern Italy.
After a night flight, you won't feel great. Don't expect to climb a mountain on day one. The train is your best friend, getting you between cities quickly. And for your body: melatonin helps with jet lag.
- Plan for around 17 days, or three weeks if you really want to dive in.
- Keep your expectations low for day one, after a flight.
- Travel by train - fast, easy and cheaper than driving.
- Take melatonin before bed to help adjust to the time zone.
