Ecotourism is the buzzword in Italian tourism industry and is aptly titled to revive the quaint towns and historical sites of Italy. The country is home to fanatic art lovers and adventure spirits. Besides art and architecture, nature has truly played its role in the form of ravishing landscapes and mountains near still lakes that surround the quiet villages. A traveler has abundant opportunities to get soaked in the lap of nature either by taking refreshing walks along the lake Como or just by boarding a train to the nearby village.

At your first pit stop, you would come across a historic Villa that was built during the Renaissance period and is more popularly known as the Villa of Carlotta. The villa was built during the 17th century and has been restored in tune with the current generation of art works. For the adventure souls, you can head to the Bellagio resort that offers activities such as trekking, guided walking tours and camp hitching. The place is abundant with small town restaurants that serve out some of the amazing Italian food to suit your taste buds.

Italy is best known for its lakes and is found in every quarter of a village. You can enjoy the still beauty of the lakes by getting to any one of the nearest camping sites or just unwind with a book of your choice. Boat rides are available and would cost you less than a dime to cover the entire stretch. It is the perfect travel option to see the town on a different light. Many people opt for the boat ride to the town of Varenna and are an extremely well rewarded ride. It gives away hidden glimpses that fall over the waters of the lake. The town of Varenna leads to the castle of Vezio and gives away splendid sights of the town from the tower of the castle.

Besides the castle, you can also visit the Villa of Balbianello. It is an 18th century building that has been well maintained with gardens and overlooks a silent lake. The house is now a famous tourist attraction for travelers to witness some of the early art works of the French colonization. It also houses the craft works of the African tribes and Chinese paintings as well. Far from the art scenario, the town of Bergamo is known for its churches that echoes the architectural beauty of the ancient times.

It is best to create your own travel itinerary to suit your budget and needs. For the more adventure goers, you can couple it with some travel agents and go by their verdict. It works better, if followed by a guide. Italy is a place that has constantly emerged as the best destination point for a vacation. The tourism industry has given a new trend of approach to revive the old towns and this has definitely perked up the numbers of the travelers visiting Italy. Moreover sustainable practices are being promoted in the tourism industry to increase the overall standards of sightseeing facilities and as well as to be a forerunner for other countries.