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Italy Holidays

Luxury Italy Holidays

Many visitors see a certain region of Italy yet miss out on others, however Italy is surprisingly diverse and each area offers something different. A grand tour of Italy offers a way to see many sides of this beautiful country.

Italy has become one of the fastest growing countries for tourism with a wealth of history dating back to the Roman Empire, Renaissance and Napoleonic Wars. The capital city Rome hosts an abundance of monuments and museums, including the Vatican and Colloseum. Venice stretches along the Adriatic Sea, across 117 small islands in the marshy Venetian Lagoon . The main attractions include St Mark's Basilica, the Grand Canal, and the Piazza San Marco.

Our Italy Holiday Highlights
• Gazing at the dome of St Peter’s Basilica soaring high above and seeing the world-famous Sistine Chapel first hand
• Stay in a selection of excellent 5 star hotel in the heart of each city we visit
• Explore Rome, Florence, Verona, Milan and Venice – cities of art, history romance and style
• Revelling in the medieval and Renaissance architecture that gives Italy such an air of romance


Where is Italy
With a long Mediterranean coastline, beautiful serene central valleys, exciting cities, the dramatic lakes and mountains of the north and timeless villages, Italy enjoys possibly a perfect location in Europe.

Italian Cuisine
The food of Italy is of course famous around the world. However it is only by visiting the country that you will experience the true flavours and variety of Italian cuisine. In Italy each region offers something different and Italians are passionate about using local crops in their dishes. Pasta, seafood, hearty meat dishes, delicious snacks and great wine – Italy’s food is a highlight in itself.

Currency

The currency used in Italy is Euros. Money can be changed in hotels, banks and foreign exchange bureaus. Credit cards are widely accepted.

Passport and visa

A full 10-year passport is required for all travel abroad and your passport should be valid until 6 months after your date of travel. For UK citizens, it is not necessary to obtain visas.
We can only provide information for British Citizen passport holders.

Climate/season

The weather in Italy is temperate. Italy is warm in the summer with occasional rain areas of the country can be humid whist other areas are hot and dry. Winter months can be cold damp and foggy.

Electricity

220 volts and 50 Hz. Italy has 2 pin wall sockets you will require a European adaptor.

Health and Vaccinations

There are no compulsory immunisations for travel to Italy however it is a good idea to make sure you are up to date with all your normal vaccinations such as polio and tetanus. Please consult your GP or specialist vaccination centre for more detailed inf

Clothing

Light to medium weight clothing is advised with a light cardigan or jacket for the evening time.
Rainwear is also advisable.

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  • Grand Hotel Verona
     

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    Part of our JOD Light Italian Tour

    Country/Region: Italy Holidays, Verona

    With early 1920’s architecture the Grand Hotel Verona was originally built as an elegant townhouse. The hotel is in the...

    Number of rooms: 62

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  • Simplon
     

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    Part of our JOD Light Italian Tour

    Country/Region: Italy Holidays, Lake Maggiore

    The Simplon hotel is an attractive property set close by the lake and surrounded by spacious gardens. The location offe...

    Number of rooms: 113

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  • Ibis Milano Centro
     

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    Part of our JOD Light Italy Tour

    Country/Region: Italy Holidays, Milan

    An inviting and modern hotel which is centrally located making it easy to venture out independently. The Ibis Milano Ce...

    Number of rooms: 437

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  • Best Western Continental Lake Como
     

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    Part of our JOD Light Italian Tour

    Country/Region: Italy Holidays, Lake Como

    Located in Lake Como a small, medieval town The Best Western Lake Como Hotel is close by both the lake shore and city c...

    Number of rooms: 65

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  • Montebello Splendid
     

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    Part of our Italy escorted tours

    Country/Region: Italy Holidays, Florence

    Luxuriously styled rooms are furnished with antiques and equipped with state of the art technology such as bedside cont...

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  • Majestic
     

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    Part of our Italy escorted tours

    Country/Region: Italy Holidays, Rome

    With a reputation for impeccable standards this hotel occupies a prestigious location in the city centre metres away fr...

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  • Melia Milano
     

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    Part of our Italy escorted tours

    Country/Region: Italy Holidays, Milan

    Elegantly furnished rooms and marble bathrooms provide a relaxing environment. A choice of restaurants are available in...

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  • Abitalia Tower Plaza
     

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    Part of our Italy escorted tours

    Country/Region: Italy Holidays, Pisa

    A pleasant hotel offering a relaxation area with Turkish bath, a massage room, and seasonal outdoor swimming pool. Most...

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  • Bauers L’Hotel
     

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    Part of our Italy escorted tours

    Country/Region: Italy Holidays, Venice

    The hotel is located in the heart of Venice, within two minutes walking distance from St Mark’s Square. Each of the spa...

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  • Eternal Rome, Sorrento and The Neapolitan Riviera

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    Great Value Touring Holidays - Light

    8-Day Enlightened Tour Contrast Rome’s ancient wonders and modern sophistication with the perfectly positioned Sorrento...

    Tour duration: 8 days

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  • Italian Lakes and City Splendours - Journeys of Distinction Light

    From £1265.
    Per person

    Experience More. For Distinctly Less

    9-DAY ITALIAN ENLIGHTENED TOUR Beauty, history and passion combine as you travel from cosmopolitan Milan to romantic Ve...

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Our classic tours take you on a personal journey; connecting you to countries, customs and cultures by exploring, explaining and unearthing, in a way that creates a lifelong bond. See our Classic tours to Europe below.

Our Light tours offer a completely different kind of tour compared to our Classic range, you have more free time and opportunity to go off the beaten track! See our Light tours to Europe below.