With so many famous beach resorts, you might think Italy is almost too obvious a destination for a summer holiday. Think again! From the exclusive Costa Smeralda in Sardinia, to the charms of Rimini and the beautifully preserved coasts of the UNESCO-protected Aeolian Islands, there is bound to be an Italian beach just for you. Italy Summer holidays are also about exploring the country’s many stunning national parks. The Dolomites are positively gorgeous in summer and host a vast range of sports from hiking and riding to cycling and Via Ferreta climbing routes. For a romantic, Belle Epoque-like escape, shore up on peaceful Lake Maggiore, or - if you're willing to brave the heat - you’ll find Italy’s cities blissfully deserted in August; perfect for submersing yourself in culture.

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Published on 24th March 2025
"My agent Izzy was patient and wonderful. She answered my questions quickly and gave me a lot of options. The hotels selected were in excellent locations and high quality. The app was great to remind us of our itinerary. Our Concierge in each location was wonderful - they communicated well and were a calming presence. It was a pleasure to know all our travel arrangements were taken care of ahead of time and our privately booked tours were the best."
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Published on 24th March 2025
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Published on 20th February 2025

With so many interesting and diverse places to visit in Italy, it can be hard to know where to begin, but our passionate team of experts can help you create a bespoke itinerary that suits you. Want to visit the historic site of Pompeii before cruising down the sunshine-soaked Amalfi Coast in a vintage car? Or hop from city to city immersing yourself in culture and admiring ancient architecture before retiring to the Tuscan countryside for wine and gourmet cuisine? Maybe you want to stay in luxury hotels with the finest dining, or perhaps you're after a casa-from-casa where you can share supper with a local family that still uses nonna's recipes. Whatever your pleasure, we can take summer holidays to Italy to the next level with expert guides, behind-the-scenes tours, and access to our range of additional services including our local Concierge service.

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