Italy Guidebook for 2026

With the Milano Cortina Olympics drawing the world's attention, the Monday Night Travel team turns the spotlight on the often overlooked Northern Italian cultures hosting the Games — from hardworking, style-conscious Milan to the dramatic, Austrian-infused Dolomites and, of course, fair Verona. After touring the world's preeminent opera house in Milan, dancing with a folk band in Kastelruth, frolicking through Europe's largest alpine meadow, and strolling the fresco-lined market square in Verona, we find that Northern Italy offers even more thrills than a snowboarding halfpipe final! - Best of Italy in 17 Days Tour: https://www.ricksteves.com/tours/italy/best-italy - Rick Steves Italy Guidebook: https://store.ricksteves.com/shop/p/italy-guidebook - Travel Updates & Insights Blog: https://blog.ricksteves.com/insights/ - “How to Claim VAT Refunds” Article: https://www.ricksteves.com/travel-tips/money/vat-refunds - Karin’s Private Tours: https://www.guided-by.com/karin - Via Monte Napoleone: https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2024/nov/22/milans-via-monte-napoleone-becomes-worlds-most-expensive-shopping-street - Official Ticketing Websites: - The Last Supper: https://cenacolovinciano.vivaticket.it - La Scala Opera House: www.teatroallascala.org - La Scala Museum: www.museoscala.org - Verona Opera Festival: www.arena.it - Dolomiti Superski Website: https://www.dolomitisuperski.com/en/ - Follow Rick Steves’ Europe on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ricksteveseurope - Follow Rick Steves’ Europe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ricksteveseurope/?hl=en - Follow Rick Steves’ Europe on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ricksteveseurope?lang=en - Upcoming Monday Night Travel Shows: https://www.ricksteves.com/mnt - Email your travel highlights from the American South to share@ricksteves.com. - Tours 101 Information Session: https://www.ricksteves.com/tours/101 - Planning a trip to Europe? You’ll find lots of free travel information at https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/ - Subscribe at http://goo.gl/l6qjuS for more new travel talks! #mondaynighttravel #ricksteveseurope #italy