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Why visit Italy?

Lazy days by the Lakes

Destinations like Verona, Milan or Bergamo will keep you entertained day and night – and open you up to day trips to the Italian Lakes, too. Against a backdrop of spectacular scenery, you can sip wine by the water, enjoy the breeze from the ferry or explore ancient Roman villas.

Cultural city breaks

Last-minute city breaks to Italy serve up a cultural platter of history, art and architecture. Take photos by the Colosseum in Rome, visit Michelangelo’s David in Florence and check out that famous leaning tower in Pisa. Shopping at Milan’s grand Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II – which dates back to 1865 – also counts as history.

Foodie delights

Bored of meal deal lunches and freezer food dinners? Spontaneous getaways to Italy will soon have you wine tasting in Tuscany, tucking into fresh Neapolitan pizza in Naples or enjoying Michelin-starred cuisine in Florence. Wherever you end up in Italy, eating well is par for the course.

Cliffside coastal adventures

If you’re after some sun, sea and sand, a last-minute holiday to Italy will deliver. You could explore the Amalfi Coast’s cliffside villages, sunbathe on Sardinia’s picture-perfect sands or combine history, hiking and beaches in Sicily. Alternatively, head to the centuries-old seaside villages of the colourful Cinque Terre.

Romantic escapades

Take a gondola ride for two in Venice, kiss under Romeo and Juliet’s balcony in Verona or secure your love under padlock and key at the Ponte Vecchio bridge in Florence. Visitors to Italy are positively spoiled for choice when it comes to last-minute holidays for lovebirds.

When to go to Italy

Italy is a year-round destination with plenty of affordable last-minute trips up for grabs. If it’s summer, head to the coast or the lakes to soak up the sunshine. If it’s spring or autumn, explore deeply historic cities like Florence or Rome. If it’s winter, search for last-minute deals to Verona.