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Italy holidays from the UK

Ancient Rome, the canals of Venice, Lake Como, the Amalfi Coast and the beaches of Sicily. A UK consultant arranges your flights, hotels, trains and transfers as one ATOL protected holiday.

Packages from £329 per person, with return flights, hotel and transfers

About 2–3 hours away

Flights from UK airports to Rome, Venice, Milan, Naples and Sicily.

Cities and coast

Roman ruins, Venetian canals, Alpine lakes and the Amalfi Coast.

Easy by rail

High-speed trains link Rome, Florence and Venice in a few hours.

ATOL protected

Holidays that include a flight are protected under ATOL 10416.

Italy holiday packages

Italy holiday packages

Flights, hotel and transfers in one price. Every package can be changed: more nights, a different hotel or another UK airport.

6 packages · guide prices per person

Overview

Italy holiday guide for UK travellers

Italy holidays from the UK pair a flight of two to three hours with some of Europe’s well-known cities, lakes and coastline. Most UK travellers fly to Rome, Venice or Milan, with Naples and Catania for the Amalfi Coast and Sicily. April to June and September to October are the most comfortable months for sightseeing.

Rome, Florence and Venice make a classic rail trip: high-speed trains take approx. 1 hour 30 minutes from Rome to Florence and approx. 2 hours from Florence to Venice. Each city also works as a three-night break. Milan is a good base for Lake Como, which is approx. 1 hour away by train.

In the south, Sorrento is a base for Pompeii, Capri and the Amalfi Coast, and Taormina in Sicily has a Greek theatre, beaches and views of Mount Etna. Summer is hot in the south and busy everywhere, so many travellers choose spring or autumn for the cities.

Where to stay

Where to stay in Italy

Six areas to choose from, from the cities to the lakes and the coast. Transfer times are approximate and depend on your hotel.

The Trevi Fountain in Rome, with its statues and flowing water

Rome

City breaks · Ancient sites · Food

The Colosseum and the Roman Forum, the Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon and Vatican City, all within a few kilometres of the centre. Good for three or four nights.

Nearest airport: Rome Fiumicino Airport, approx. 45 mins by road

Packages from £329 pp
Gondolas on a canal lined with historic buildings in Venice

Venice

Canals · Islands · Short stays

A city of canals and footbridges with no cars. Travel by water bus or on foot, and take a boat to the islands of Murano and Burano.

Nearest airport: Venice Marco Polo Airport, approx. 20 mins by road to Piazzale Roma

Packages from £349 pp
A tower seen through an arch of the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II in Milan

Milan

Shopping · Art · City breaks

The Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, the Navigli canals and the Duomo, with good rail links to Lake Como, Verona and Venice.

Nearest airport: Milan Malpensa Airport, approx. 50 mins; Linate, approx. 30 mins

Packages from £499 pp
Colourful houses and boats at the edge of Lake Como

Lake Como

Lakeside towns · Boat trips · Mountains

Hillside villages and villas around a long Alpine lake. Ferries link Como, Bellagio and Varenna, and the town of Como is approx. 1 hour from Milan by train.

Nearest airport: Milan Malpensa Airport, approx. 1 hr by road

Packages from £499 pp
The coast and harbour at Sorrento, with boats in the bay

Sorrento & the Amalfi Coast

Coast · Capri · Pompeii

Sorrento sits on the bay of Naples, with ferries to Capri, trains to Pompeii and a coast road to Positano and Amalfi. A base for a week by the sea.

Nearest airport: Naples Airport, approx. 1 hr 15 mins by road to Sorrento

Packages from £799 pp
Taormina on the Sicilian coast, with colourful buildings and green hills

Sicily – Taormina

Beaches · Greek theatre · Etna

A hilltop town on the east coast with a Greek theatre, views of Mount Etna and the bays and beaches of Isola Bella and Giardini Naxos below.

Nearest airport: Catania Airport, approx. 50 mins by road

Packages from £749 pp
Things to see

Places to see in Italy

A few of the sights to plan your trip around. We can suggest hotels close to the ones you most want to see.

The Colosseum in Rome, with the sun low behind it
The Colosseum
Boats and historic buildings on the Grand Canal in Venice
The Grand Canal
The town of Bellagio beside Lake Como
Bellagio
Colourful houses on the cliffside at Positano
Positano
Florence from above, with the Arno river and the cathedral dome
Florence
The Greek theatre at Taormina, with Mount Etna behind
Taormina Theatre
The ruins of Pompeii, with Mount Vesuvius in the background
Pompeii
The Faraglioni rocks rising from the blue sea off Capri
Capri
Weather

Italy weather by month

Average daytime highs in Rome and Venice. Hover over or tap a month for the figures.

Average daytime highs RomeVeniceBest months
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Average temperatures by month (°C)
MonthRomeVenice
Jan12°C6°C
Feb13°C9°C
Mar16°C12°C
Apr18°C17°C
May23°C21°C
Jun27°C25°C
Jul30°C28°C
Aug30°C27°C
Sep27°C24°C
Oct22°C18°C
Nov17°C12°C
Dec13°C7°C

Long-term averages from weather2travel.com. Actual weather varies year to year.

April to June

Warm and comfortable for sightseeing. Rome averages 18–27°C and Venice 17–25°C, with long days. Easter and May bank holidays are busy.

July and August

Hot, at around 30°C in Rome and 27–28°C in Venice, and the busiest months. Beaches on the Amalfi Coast and in Sicily are busiest, and cities can feel crowded.

September to March

September and October are warm, at 18–27°C in Rome. From November it cools, and Venice averages 6–9°C from December to February. Shorter days, but fewer visitors.

Muslim-friendly travel

Muslim-friendly travel in Italy

Italy is not a Muslim-majority country, so halal food is easier to find in some places than others. There are halal restaurants in Rome, Milan and other larger cities, and seafood and vegetarian dishes are widely available. Facilities vary by hotel, and we confirm the details with you before you book.

  • Halal restaurantsIn Rome, Milan and other cities, mostly in multicultural districts; fewer in small towns
  • Grande Moschea di RomaThe Great Mosque of Rome, in the north of the city
  • Halal meals on flightsAvailable on request with many airlines, when booked in advance
  • Seafood and vegetarianWidely available, especially on the Amalfi Coast and in Sicily
  • Hotel choiceWe can look for hotels without a bar on request; facilities vary by hotel
  • Prayer timesPrayer rooms are uncommon at hotels and sights, so plan your days around prayer times
Ask about Muslim-friendly hotels
Italy holiday FAQs

Questions about Italy holidays

Quick answers for UK travellers. For anything else, our UK team is happy to help.

020 7871 4545
How long is the flight to Italy from the UK?
Flights from London take approx. 2 hours to Milan, approx. 2 hours 15 minutes to Venice, approx. 2 hours 45 minutes to Rome, approx. 2 hours 55 minutes to Naples and approx. 3 hours 20 minutes to Catania in Sicily. Italy is 1 hour ahead of the UK all year.
When is the best time to visit Italy?
April to June and September to October are the most comfortable months for the cities, at around 17–27°C in Rome and Venice. July and August are hot and busy. The beach season on the Amalfi Coast and in Sicily runs from late May to September.
Can I visit Rome, Florence and Venice in one trip?
Yes. High-speed trains take approx. 1 hour 30 minutes from Rome to Florence and approx. 2 hours from Florence to Venice. Our rail holiday includes your flights, hotels and train tickets, flying into Rome and home from Venice.
Is Italy good for Muslim travellers?
Italy is not a Muslim-majority country. Rome and Milan have halal restaurants and Rome has the Grande Moschea di Roma, but facilities vary by hotel and are fewer in small towns. We confirm what is available before you book.
Are there extra taxes or fees to pay in Italy?
Many Italian cities charge a hotel tourist tax per person per night, usually paid at the hotel. Venice has also charged an access fee for day visitors on certain days. Rules and amounts change, so check before you travel.
Are Italy holiday packages ATOL protected?
Yes. Holidays that include a flight are protected under ATOL 10416, and you’ll receive an ATOL Certificate when you pay. Entry rules can change, so check entry requirements before you travel.
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