Holidays to Italy
La dolce vita comes easy on holidays to Italy. This legendary country delivers ancient historical attractions, iconic fashion houses, some of the world’s most recognisable artworks, and – of course – that mouth-watering cuisine.
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A holiday to Italy has everything. No drab holi-yay snaps here! From the irrepressible cities of Rome, Venice and Milan and the rolling hills of Tuscany, to the sparkling Amalfi Coast and celeb-studded Lake Como, Italy delivers the ideal backdrop for envy-inducing selfies.
Any activity you like
Italy’s stunning coastlines are begging you to sail, windsurf, jet-ski or pootle about on a paddleboard. You can even scuba dive through ancient ruins off Sicily!
If you’d rather have someone else doing the hard work, simply chart a course for the Floating City of Venice, where singing gondoliers will propel you down the canals.
And don’t forget those mountains. Skiing and boarding down the winter slopes is a proper treat – especially with all that fresh pasta fuelling you. Sestriere in the Alps and Val di Fassa in the Dolomites are epic in winter, and great for hiking and biking come summer.
History, art and heaps of aura
Rome barely needs introducing. It’s home to some of the world’s most famous ruins (the Colosseum, the Pantheon and the Roman Forum, to name just a few), as well as the breathtaking Vatican, and the Sistine Chapel.
Elsewhere, dreamy Florence is the destination for Renaissance art – including Michelangelo's David – and Leonardo da Vinci’s genius inventions. Alternatively, head to Naples to see some of the most important sculptures and mosaics in history at the National Archaeological Museum.
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Best for... Foodies and cultured beach lovers 🍝
Go... Year-round for food, history and culture 🇮🇹
You have to... Fall in love with Rome’s addictive energy 💞
Italy holiday deals
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Hotel Flamingo Resort
8
Good
- 15 Sept 2026
- 7 nights
- Bed & breakfast
- From Stansted
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Hotel Pedraladda
8.3
Very Good
- 21 Sept 2026
- 7 nights
- Bed & breakfast
- From Stansted
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Castelsardo Resort
7.8
Good
- 12 Oct 2026
- 7 nights
- Half board
- From Stansted
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Lu Hotel
9.2
Excellent
- 15 Sept 2026
- 7 nights
- Bed & breakfast
- From Stansted
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Top Destinations in Italy
Florence
Milan
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£179 pp
Venice
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£299 pp
Pisa
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£459 pp
Rome
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£229 pp
Sardinia
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£193 pp
Cheap holidays to Italy under £250pp
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Felix Residence Hotel Costa Serena
8.1
Very Good
- 12 Oct 2026
- 7 nights
- Room only
- From Stansted
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Pausania Inn
8.8
Excellent
- 17 Oct 2026
- 4 nights
- Bed & breakfast
- From Gatwick
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Rosa dei Venti
8.9
Excellent
- 17 Oct 2026
- 4 nights
- Bed & breakfast
- From Gatwick
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Key facts
Currency
Euro (€)
Language
Italian
Time difference
GMT+2
Cost of a beer
€3-6
3-course meal
€20-40
Flight time
2.5h
Things to explore
Food and drink
Stretchy trousers are as vital as sunnies on a holiday to Italy! The tastiest staples vary by region: the Romana-base pizzas in Rome are heaven, Venice’s Dorsoduro district serves up sublime seafood and you can sample the best bolognese of your life in Bologna’s oldest market, the Quadrilatero. Then there are the cured meats, cheeses and prosecco galore! Round it all off with a dreamy gelato in Florence.
Nightlife
Late-night tipples are Italy’s forte, so definitely take a mid-afternoon siesta. Whether you’re bopping on the dancefloor in Milan’s Corso Sempione district or tipping back cheap booze in Rome’s Trastevere neighbourhood, there’s always an after-dark buzz to get into. Bright young things bring the energy to university towns like Bologna or you can party by the Med in Sardinia’s swish beach clubs.
Culture and history
Italy is a glorious playground of UNESCO World Heritage sites, from the towering columns of Ancient Rome to the heart-wrenching history of Pompeii. With so much to pack into your holiday to Italy, you have to make a call on what to see. The real big hitters are Venice’s Doge’s Palace, Rome’s Colosseum and Roman Forum, and Florence Cathedral – but you can always save some wonders for next time.
When to go to Italy
If you’re looking to avoid the crowds, visit Italy in spring (April, May, June) or autumn (September and October) when the weather is still warm and the changing scenery is beautiful. It’s worth packing your raincoat, though, as the weather can be unpredictable.
July and August can be as fiery as Vesuvius – this is prime time for beach action and knocking back some zesty limoncello! While winter is chilly, especially in the northern gems of Venice, Milan and Pisa, Christmas in Italy is incredibly pretty. Just wrap up warm and munch through a pile of decorated biscotti.
