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Those who may have left it too late to plan a getaway for summer 2026 or maybe anyone who was simply hoping to book a September stay in a villa in Italy is sure to enjoy the perfect combination of leftover summer sun and early autumnal culinary delights. Food festivals and seasonal specialities are not unique to autumn and can be enjoyed all throughout the year in Italy but once autumn sets in and harvests are completed, the whole thing kicks into overdrive. So, for those who love to eat well and eat heartily, it is a great time to explore Italy. 

Cheese-lovers, in particular, should find a vacation rental in the Orcia Valley around the first week of September when the local town of Pienza celebrates its beloved and award-winning cheeses in the Festa del Cacio...

Continuing our new series of identifying the best and most unique bucket list items to add to your Italian itinerary in addition to the more traditional examples that many will note – the Uffizi, Milan's iconic Cathedral, Vatican City, and more – we have another gem that we think you should make a point to see if you are booking a vacation rental in Rome: the sculptor Bernini's magical and mind-blowing ability to turn marble into flesh.

This incredibly gifted 17th century sculptor and architect left a huge stamp on Vatican City with his designs for St Peter's and his multiple sculptures that are famous for their extraordinary optical illusions and immense skill. He managed to act out full scenes with his sculpted figures through their expressive faces and the changing perspectives viewers were offered as they walked around a piece. However, Bernini's greatest feat might perhaps be on display in his piece, the Abduction of Proserpina.

Dreaming of a perfect vacation in Italy? Well, why not allow our guests to help you find a dream villa in Italy by browsing recent rentals that received 5-star reviews? 

From luxury villas in Apulia to villas with pools in Tuscany, these gems are all charming properties with amazing amenities that have something extra special to offer. Here’s what makes them stand out from the crowd...

This beautiful and historic home in Tuscany was recently renovated and is finished to an incredibly high standard with plush interiors and manicured grounds. Surrounded by postcard-perfect scenery of lush fields, rolling green hills, winding roads, and distant mountains and villages, the villa boasts panoramic views over truly pastoral landscapes and offers a total escape to the peace and quiet of the famous Tuscan countryside. Sleeping up to 12 guests in 6 bedrooms, with 6 bathrooms, Villa Marliana affords the opportunity for a dream getaway in an ideal luxury villa in Tuscany with a group of the people you love best. 

As if there weren’t already more to see and do in Rome than one might be able to put a dent in in a lifetime, those who book a vacation rental in Rome will find that summer 2026 will see some remarkable temporary exhibitions held in the city. So, for those who can’t get enough of museum wonders, it is a perfect time to take in both the temporary and the eternal in the Eternal City.

Here’s our guide to the must-see exhibitions in Rome for summer 2026: