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Most countries win over travellers with their history, glorious beaches or architectural landmarks. Italy manages to combine every kind of holiday in one place — people come here for beach time, to uncover the secrets of a peerless national cuisine and winemaking tradition, to admire the architecture, and to browse the shops and boutiques. Package holidays to Italy are a great fit for:
- Lovers of history and architecture;
- Romantic couples;
- Ski enthusiasts;
- Fashion fans who follow Italy's fashion shows and famous outlet malls.
With so many resorts and landmarks to choose from, finding the right fit can be tricky, but our experienced team is always on hand to help you pick the best option.
Holidays in Italy
Many travellers like to book a tour online, guided by their own tastes. Every coastal town in the country offers superb beach holidays, as do the popular islands of Capri, Sardinia, Sicily, Elba and Ischia. The season here, and at Italy's lake resorts, runs from May through to October.
A sightseeing tour of Italy is a wonderful chance to admire the work of the great Raphael and Michelangelo, explore the extraordinary museums of the Vatican, glide by gondola through the canals of Venice, and see the ancient Greek architecture of Syracuse with your own eyes. The archaeological parks around Salerno are well worth a visit, and art lovers should make a point of seeing the Uffizi Gallery in Florence.
No trip to Italy is complete without some shopping. Even if the outfits on the fashion week catwalks are out of reach for most travellers, the famous outlet malls are a great alternative, offering hefty discounts on luxury fur coats, quality shoes, leather bags and jackets, clothing and jewellery.
Be sure to try the pizza, the outstanding coffee and genuine Italian pasta, and see for yourself why Italian cuisine is rightly considered the pinnacle of culinary art.
Good to Know About Italy
Entry requirements depend on your nationality — many visitors will need to apply for a Schengen visa before travelling, so check the rules for your passport before you book. As in most European countries, the official currency is the euro. Holidays in Italy can be fairly pricey, especially in the southern and central regions, though travellers who choose resorts in the west of the country can save on accommodation.
You can keep food costs down by eating at inexpensive trattorias or shopping at the big supermarket chains. Travelling by hire car works out expensive, so buses and trains are the better value option for day trips and excursions.
