Charter Flights to Italy from the UK

Italy is a beautiful country, offering something to suit everyone. With beautiful scenery, long, sandy beaches, fantastic food and wine, fabulous shopping, lively nightlife and many historical monuments. Each region we fly to has something to suit your needs and tastes, whether it be sightseeing in Rome, shopping in Milan, or a romantic break in Venice, Italy cannot fail to entice you with its charms. The Italian's hospitality and laid-back nature and love for life will make your holiday one to remember. Italy's climate also provides for a wonderful holiday, it's warm, sunny days and comfortable evening temperature means your break will leave you feeling relaxed and refreshed, whether you choose to sunbathe, sightsee, shop or do all three! You should expect a flight time of between 2-3 hours depending on which region you visit.

Alghero

Alghero is one of Sardinia's busiest resorts. Its pretty fishing harbour allows this area to retain its original charm and there are a great many historical sights to see. Why not walk along the cobbled streets within the medieval walls and look for the town's seven large 15th century towers, especially the Porta Torre and the Torre Sulis. And the church of San Francesco is well worth a visit. As with all areas in Italy, the people are friendly and welcoming ad the fresh food and wine is excellent. A great place to visit if it's culture you're after.

Bergamo

Bergamo is divided into two parts, the old town - Bergamo Alta (on the hill) and the more modern Bergamo Bassa. There are many historical sights including the Romanesque church of Santa Maria Maggiore with its over-decorated interior and spectacular wooden choir. Nearby, see also the Baptistery and climb to the Cittadella for breathtaking views over the city. Bergamo also boats one of Italy's most important art galleries, the Accademia Carrara. There are many fantastic restaurants and bars and several shops to break up your sightseeing trip.

Brescia

Brindisi

Brindisi is also referred to as 'a land kissed by the sun' and it is exactly that. It has a beautiful coast and is also rich on history. You can laze on the beach one day and the next discover its caves, cathedrals, castles, rock dwellings and old manor houses. There is the chance to stay at a wide range of hotels - from modern, to authentic. And there is the opportunity to try various watersports on Brindisi's fabulous beach. There are many bars, restaurants, shops and cafes in this area and with the choice of a sun-kissed beach and several historical and cultural sights, Brindisi has something for everyone.

Cagliari

Cagliari has a large port and buzzing atmosphere, especially when the open-air Sunday market is taking place. The medieval centre makes this a pretty destination and there are a few historical monuments. There are also wonderful beaches and lagoons, making it incredibly romantic and picturesque. It is definitely worth visiting the 5th century church of San Saturnino - Sardinia's oldest church. The restaurants in Cagliari are renowned for their fresh fish and famous Italian dishes and at night the port becomes busy with visitors and locals enjoying the warm night air, bars and cafes.

Catania

Sicily's second city is a modern an industrial place but there are also a handful of ancient and medieval monuments including the Duomo and Sicily's largest church, San Nicolo are worth a glance, so too are the artistic and archaeological displays of the Museo Civico. There are many bars, restaurants and cafes as well as shops for those who want to do more than sightsee and Catania is becoming a popular place with holiday goers.

Lamezia Terme

Situated in the Southern point of Italy in the area of Calabria, Lamezia Terme is the main city on the Tyrrhenian sea. Calabria is the area where the toe of Italy meets with sicily. It is a beautiful and unspoilt region, and still retains a typically Italian atmosphere. It is one still one of the best kept secrets in Italy but becoming more popular with tourists all the time. The weather is good all year round and the way of life is very relaxed. The beaches around Lamezia Terme are excellent with white sand. Other towns of interest in the area are Tropea which is a vibrant place with strong Italian feel, Pizzo which is very pretty, and also Gerace and Locri are must see place to visit.

Milan

Often thought of as being Italy's second capital after Rome, Milan is one of the most fashionable cities on the world. The shops are fantastic and it is the ideal place to spend the whole weekend shopping. There are a great number of fabulous restaurants, serving Italian, French and other cuisines and a great choice of wines and other drinks. At night Milan comes alive with its buzzing bars, cafes and nightclubs where you can party until the early hours. There are also several cultural sights including a magnificent grand cathedral, the Brera art gallery and Leonardo's Last Supper. However, most visitors come for the shopping at it is worth visiting the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele for designer boutiques. But there are also several open-air markets in Milan for those looking for a bargain. The choice of hotels is astounding and there are also youth hostels for those on a bargain break!

Naples

Naples cannot be compared to anywhere else: it is a unique city. It is the city where pizza was born so be sure to try one of the fantastic Italian dishes. Naples is the most Italian of cities and with its buzzing atmosphere there is plenty to see and do. Naples is the home of the Museo Archeoloico Nazionale, one of Europe's greatest museums and it is definitely worth visiting. There are many bars, restaurants and cafes as well as a few nightclubs and the city is very lively at night. During the day though, there are many shops to look around and several markets at weekends. Historical sights include the Castel Nuovo, built in 1279, the Teatro San Carlo, one of Europe's grandest opera houses and the picture gallery of the Palazzo Reale di Capdoimonte. Although the sights are not as plentiful as with other Italian cities, eating, drinking and soaking up the atmosphere are just as pleasing.

Olbia

Many mainland ferries dock at Olbia, a very modern port. It is therefore a lively and many people choose to stay at one of the many beach resorts. The beaches are long and sandy and the bars, restaurants, cafes and shops provide a great source of entertainment during both day and night, when they become much livelier. You can also see the magnificent 12th century church of San Simplicio. Small, winding lanes just off the main road lead to secluded bays and to the glorious beaches so there is a nice contrast between the bustling town life and the relaxed way of life to be had on the beach. There are more developed facilities around San Teodoro and Siniscola and also around the coast's most picturesque and pretty resorts, La Caletta and Santa Lucia.

Palermo

Past meets present head-on in Palermo. In Sicily's capital you can see Norman, Arab and Baroque monuments. Although there are only a few historical sights, the buzzing atmosphere in the town makes Palermo a popular place to visit, especially for a long weekend. The vibrant markets and magnificent art captures all the colour and contradictions that are so typically Sicilian and the food is fantastic.

Pisa

Lying a few kilometres from the sea, at the end of a long fertile plain, that of the river Arno, Pisa is the centre of an area characterised by its leaning tower. An ancient Roman port and great maritime republic is no longer on the sea but its splendid past lives within its historic and artistic monuments. Stroll down its winding cobbled streets to find a picturesque square, fringed with cafes, bars and shops and sample some of the finest in Italian food and wine. The symbol of the city is its famous Leaning Tower, which is well worth a visit. Pisa, a town of bell towers and churches also offers a series of folk events proving that there is something to suit every taste.

Rimini

Rimini is the ideal place to go for a summer break; it is Europe's largest seaside town! Its long, golden beaches are always popular and are exactly what brings visitors here year after year. The bars, cafes and restaurants come alive at night along with the nightclubs where you can party until the early hours. It is a great place to go for watersports and for a holiday of sunbathing by day and partying by night, but you are still sure to experience some Italian charm. The food is fantastic as is the drink and the warm climate and friendly people help make Rimini the perfect place for a summer getaway.

Rome

The capital of Italy, Rome is often referred to as the city of romance. It is the city of the dolce vita and of the Caesars, the city of lazy summer days, designer shops, markets, endless art, churches, museums, fountain-splashed piazzas and magnificent monuments. At night Rome comes alive with its dazzling array of bars, cafes, restaurants and nightclubs. Must-sees include St Peter's and the Sistine Chapel, the Colosseum and the Pantheon. Rome belongs to no single historical period and this is one thing that makes it so special. Its many sights and quarters as a blend of ancient, medieval, Renaissance and modern buildings making the city a cultural masterpiece. Rome is the ideal place to go for a glamorous long weekend or even longer as there is so much to see and do during both day and night.

Rome Fiumicino

Trieste

Turin

This is the capital of Piedmont and the domain of Fiat. With many industrial areas, the city centre itself is beautiful with its many gardens, arcades and boulevards. It has a French flavour about it and was once a quiet university town during the Middle Ages. The two main sights gather under one roof in Piazza San Carlo's Palazzo dell'Accademia delle Scienze: the Museo Egizio and the Galleria Sabauda. Turin's cathedral contains one of the most famous - and most controversial - relics in Christendom: the Sindone, or holy shroud, the cloth reputedly used to wrap Christ after his crucifixion. The restaurants is Turin are wonderful as are the bars and there are a great number of shops to look around.

Venice

A beautiful city built on water; Venice is idyllic in every way. Most of the time it is best to simply wander around and discover for yourself some of the lovely shops, markets, bars, cafes and restaurants. However, a trip on a famous Gondola is a great way to see the city, although it does prove expensive, as does a coffee in St Mark's square! There are many art galleries and churches to see and you cannot miss the magnificent cathedral, the Basilica di San Marco. There are also many museums, and the elegant Rialto Bridge is worth a stop at. At night Venice is busy with its wonderful restaurants, bars and cafes and many shops are open until late in the evening. A weekend trip to Venice is fine but there are so many sights and fantastic shopping you could spend much longer discovering this beautifully original city.

Verona

Verona is one of northern Italy's most artistic and loveliest cities. There is plenty to see and do so you should aim to spend at least a few days here, you could even visit the nearby towns of Vicenza, Padua and Mantua. Verona's picturesque centre, set on the Adige River has several Roman and medieval remains as well as churches, monuments and a maze of old, winding streets. Verona is very romantic and it is no wonder Shakespeare chose this pretty city as the location for Romeo and Juliet, and it is possible to visit Juliet'ss famous balcony. The City's heart and social meeting place is the Piazza delle Erbe and there are often many different markets taking place, providing a fantastic atmosphere. The City's main square, the Piazza Bra holds the 1st century AD Arena, one of largest amphitheatres of the Roman world. There are many old-fashioned wine shops and the food in Verona is fantastic with many pretty Italian restaurants.


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