Holidays to Italy

Situated in Southern Europe, the beautiful country of Italy includes the Italian peninsula and the two largest islands in the Mediterranean Sea: Sicily and Sardinia. It is bordered by the Adriatic and Ionian Seas to the east, by the Tyrrhenian and Mediterranean Seas to the west, and by France, Switzerland, Austria, and Slovenia to the north. Italy's coastal position and geographical diversity make it an excellent destination for a holiday, whether you,re looking for a quiet family holiday in Tuscany, a glamorous island escape on Capri, a peaceful Italy lake getaway, or an exciting city break in Rome, Florence, or Venice, Italian holidays offer it all.A holiday in Italy offers balmy warm weather, friendly, laid-back people, excellent cuisine, and a fascinating culture. Cheap flights to Italy are easy to find, and several budget airlines now fly to Italy so there are airline tickets to a wide range of destinations at excellent prices. If you're looking for a holiday Italy package, you'll find plenty of choice. Independent travel is easy too as Italy has good public transport and there are plenty of places to hire a car.
Italy Holiday Destinations
The capital of Italy is Rome, which offers the visitor both world famous cultural heritage sites and a vibrant and cosmopolitan nightlife. Popular attractions in Rome include the Villa Borghese, with its beautiful gardens and extensive collection of art and sculpture, Capitoline Hill, the highest of the legendary seven hills upon which Rome was built, and St. Peter's basilica, the largest church in the world, located on Vatican Hill. Other sites of historical interest include the Roman Forum, the Coliseum, the Sistine Chapel and Piazza del Campidoglio, both of which were designed by Michelangelo.Florence Italy, is the capital of the Tuscany region of Italy. Florence is famed as the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance and home to such important architectural and historical sights as the Duomo and the Campanile. Venice Italy, with its romantic canals and gondolas, makes an equally good Italian destination for a city break. Naples Italy, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is an ideal base for exploring the Amalfi Coast, the ruins at Pompeii and Herculaneum, and the islands of Procida, Capri and Ischia. Tuscany Italy, with its peaceful olive groves, is a good choice for an Italian family holiday. Perhaps the most famous of Italy's lakes are Lake Garda and Lake Como. Those who prefer sailing or lake cruises might like to visit the islands of Capri, Sicily, or Sardinia.
Italian Food
A visit to Italy is a great opportunity to sample the delights of Italian cuisine. Whilst you'll find pizza, pasta, and gelato (ice cream) in abundance throughout Italy, each region has its own specialities. Naples is reputed to have been the birthplace of pizza. Other famous Neapolitan specialities include mozzarella cheese, spaghetti, and babà (rum baba). The food in Florence is often based on meat dishes, including bistecca alla fiorentina (a Chianina beef steak served rare), prosciutto and salami. Venetian cuisine includes many seafood dishes, such as bollito misto (steamed or boiled fish) and fritto misto (deep fried fish in batter).
Weather in Italy
The weather in Italy varies dramatically across the different geographical regions. The inland areas in the north of Italy, such as Turin, Milan, and Bologna, have a continental climate, with colder, wetter winters and warmer summers. Rome and the southern coastal areas enjoy a Mediterranean climate with mild winters and warm, dry summers. The best times of year for holidays in Rome are from April to June, and from mid-September to October. If you visit in July and August, Rome can be very hot at around 32 °C but you'll find plenty of cheap airline tickets. Florence has hot and humid summers but cold, damp winters. Spring is a popular time for holidays in Florence, but again, if you travel in July or August or in November and December, you'll find plenty of cheap tickets. Buy a bargain package holiday to Italy, or just your flights or a hotel, from Fleetway Travel online or over the phone on 0871 472 8880.

Milan City Breaks
Milan, Italy Milan is the famous shopping city in Lombardy in the north of Italy. Both a financial centre and tourist destination, and world-famous for its fashion and design industry, Milan is a fascinating historical city with plenty of tourist attractions. A cosmopolitan travel destination for your 2008 holidays, you can find plenty of cheap flight tickets and hotels in Milan, making this city the perfect destination for a weekend shopping trip or cultural short break.If you’re looking for things to see and do in Milan, travel sites are a good place to start your research. In particular Milan has some fabulous churches including the Basilica of Sant' Ambrogio, one of the oldest churches in Italy. Also the church of Santa Maria delle Grazie, home to Leonardo da Vinci's 'The Last Supper' painting, and the Duomo, the second biggest church in Italy and home to the world's largest collection of marble statues.
Cheap City Breaks to Milan
Other popular visitor attractions in Milan include the Teatro alla Scala, one of the world's most famous opera houses, and the Castello Sforzesco, a fourteenth century castle which now houses an art gallery, with works by Michelangelo, Mantegna, and Leonardo da Vinci. Travel packages to Milan often include a tour of the city’s sights, and even if you book a hotel and flight tickets independently, it’s well worth considering a guided tour. You can often book these in advance through travel websites or a travel agent such as Fleetway Travel.If you like the idea of shopping in Milan you'll want to visit the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele, and La Rinascente which is Milan's most famous department store, and the Quadrilatero fashion district where the Via Montenapoleone is home to a host of top designer brands.Whilst much of Italy has a Mediterranean climate, Milan's winters can be wet and cold. Average temperatures are 7°C in December and 6°C in January and there’s often snow and rain. If you’re willing to visit Milan in the winter, you’ll find plenty of cheap flights to Milan and hotel deals through online travel sites like ours. During the summer months, Milan tends to be warm or hot with average temperatures around 28°C in July and 27°C in August. If you’d like a stylish city break in a warm climate for your summer holidays, then Milan could be the right destination for you.
Holidays to Florence
Florence, ItalyFlorence is the capital of Italy’s Tuscany region. This fascinating medieval city is famous for its breathtaking art and architecture, and plentiful museums and galleries. As a summer travel destination it offers warm weather, friendly people, and very good food. Great value travel deals to Florence can be found on our website, so book a trip to this charming city for a romantic getaway, or busy group vacation, by calling us on 0871 472 8880.A city break in Florence is a popular choice. Famous attractions include the Ponte Vecchio, a medieval bridge over the Arno, the domed cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, known as the Duomo, and the churches of San Lorenzo, Santa Maria Novella, and Santa Croce. The Uffizi is one of the most famous art galleries in the world, housing works by Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Titian, and Rubens. If you choose a Florence hotel in the city centre, you’ll find that you can visit most of the major tourist attractions on foot.A holiday in Florence is also the perfect opportunity to sample the delights of Florentine cuisine. Typical Florentine food includes steak (usually beef, served rare), white beans with sage and olive oil, and hearty peasant soups. Local specialities from Florence and the wider Tuscany region include olive oil, unsalted bread, mellow cheeses, and Chianti wine.
Cheap Florence Holidyas
Florence hotelsFlorence has plenty of luxury hotels and you can make hotel reservations online through our website. However for cheap holidays, Florence has plenty to offer and if you’re willing to travel outside the high season you can book a hotel at a bargain price. The city can be busy in June, July, and August, with some hotels in Florence charging a premium rate in the summer. If you’re willing to travel in May or October hotel prices in Florence are more reasonable. The weather in Florence in spring and autumn is mild, with highs of 19 to 21°C, and the crowds disperse so you can stroll through the ancient city, with its medieval houses and bridges, in relative peace. There are plenty of last minute travel offers, and flights to Florence

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