Holiday destination

Italy

Italy is a joy for culture and food lovers, from the ancient monuments of Rome to the canals of Venice and the Renaissance treasures of Florence. Lake Garda offers relaxing lakeside towns, while Naples and Ischia open up the Bay of Naples. Every region has its own food and wine.

Region: Europe

Trip types on sale: City Break.

Places

Rome
The Colosseum, the Vatican and the Trevi Fountain.
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Venice
Canals, St Mark's Square and gondola rides.
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Lake Garda
Italy's largest lake, ringed by pretty towns such as Sirmione.
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Athens
Named on a Italy holiday.
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Florence
Renaissance art, the Duomo and the Uffizi Gallery.
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Ischia
A volcanic island in the Bay of Naples known for thermal spas.
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Milan
Named on a Italy holiday.
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Naples
The gateway to Pompeii, Vesuvius and the Amalfi Coast.
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Best time to go

April to June and September to October are ideal for sightseeing. July and August are hot and busy, and good for the lakes. Easter, the summer holidays and October half term are popular for families.

Who it suits

Couples, culture lovers, food and wine fans and families.

Getting there

Flights run from London and many UK regional airports to Rome (FCO), Venice (VCE), Pisa (PSA) or Florence (FLR), Verona (VRN) for Lake Garda, and Naples (NAP), taking about 2 to 2 hours 30 minutes.

Practical

Time: 1 hour ahead of the UK all year.
Currency: Euro
Language: Italian.

Typical daytime highs

Spring (March to May). Typical daytime highs around 17 to 23°C in spring (March to May).
Summer (June to August). Typical daytime highs around 28 to 32°C in summer (June to August).
Autumn (September to November). Typical daytime highs around 19 to 26°C in autumn (September to November).
Winter (December to February). Typical daytime highs around 9 to 14°C in winter (December to February).

These are typical ranges, not a forecast.

Things to do

See the Colosseum and the Vatican in Rome
Take a gondola or water bus in Venice
Visit the Uffizi Gallery and the Duomo in Florence
Explore Pompeii near Naples
Take a ferry between Lake Garda's towns
Enjoy pasta, pizza and gelato

Questions

How long is the flight to Italy?

About 2 to 2 hours 30 minutes from the UK.

When is the best time to visit Rome?

Spring and autumn, when it is warm but not too hot.

Is Lake Garda good for families?

Yes, with lakeside towns, ferries and theme parks nearby.

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