While the popular time of year to visit Italy is undoubtedly in the summer months we are here to tell you to take advantage of the crazy cheap airline fares and plan an autumn trip. In case you needed some inspiration here are 12 reasons to visit Italy in the fall.

The heat in the summer months in major Italian destinations like Rome, Florence and Venice can be unbearable. There is no reason to suffer through that, just time your visit from mid-September and through late October and you will have all of the benefits of summer – like warm days and blue skies – and none of the drawbacks – like almost non-existent air-conditioning.