We've picked three iconic cities at the pulse of Italy's vibrant culture, both past and present. Venice with the sprawling Baroque palaces, gondola-dotted canals. The Renaissance is tangible in Florence, where the presence of the world's greatest artists can still be felt. And in Rome, history is ever-present, from the crumbling Colosseum to the Forum. The food, the way of life experience what Italy is all about as you make your way from one city to the next.