Best time to be there
Coastal areas and the islands are great year round, although July and August can be very hot. The arts and opera seasons are generally at their peak outside these months. August is very much a shut down month as Italians take their annual break.
Fly to
Bari, Cagliari, Catania, Milan, Pisa, Rome and Verona (British Airways), Naples and Venice (British Airways or bmi)
flying time
2 hours - 2 hours 30 minutes
time difference
GMT +1 hour
Itineraries
Classic Italy
• See Italy's three grandest cities • Spectacle, culture and romance • Roman, Renaissance and Baroque architecture Read more ...
Monte Carlo to Monte Carlo
Highlights - Royal Monaco; Crete - the largest of the greek islands; Fascinating and diverse treasures of Bodrum; Santorini - the most extraordinary island in the Aegean. Read more ...
Super Skills Travel, Forte Village, Sardinia
Forte Village, Sardinia. We are delighted to be partnering with Super Skills Travel to offer the perfect holiday for families with sports mad children... Read more ...
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When in Venice, why not enjoy the golden mosaics of St Mark's Basilica lit up just for you during your private evening visit of the cathedral. You could paint your own Venetian mask in one of the city's most renowned studios, and for the shopaholics, why not spend an afternoon in some of Venice's most exclusive antique arts and jewellery shops.
Suggested Venice Accommodation
Bauer Il Palazzo
Ideally located just steps from the famous St Marks’ Square, Bauer Il Palazzo enables you to say in your own Venetian palazzo overlooking the bustling Grand Canal.
Hotel Cipriani
The Hotel Cipriani, one of Venice's most celebrated hotels spoils its guests with a lush garden setting, a swimming pool, and a tennis court. The Cipriani's walled compound sits...
Hotel Danieli
Of the three palaces that make up the hotel, the expertly restored 14th century Palazzo Dandolo was once the residence of the Doge Dandolo family...
Londra Palace
Located a few steps away from the Doge's Palace and the Bridge of Sights on the Riva degli Schiavoni waterfront, this elegant property dating back to 1860 offers panoramic views...
San Clemente Palace Hotel & Resort
The San Clemente Palace Hotel & Resort is a refined luxury resort on a private island in the central lagoon of Venice. With a spectacular view of the town, its lagoon and Giudecca Island, the property...
Venice Simplon-Orient Express
Experience an unforgettable journey aboard this romantic train whilst watching the beautiful countryside pass by. Stay in a compartment of gleaming wood and polished...
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Guest Testimonial
Our consultant (Annie Jensen) really was excellent designing a great itinery minimising our time waiting around for transfers and both hotels, Four Seasons Bali and Oberoi Lombok exceeded our expections.
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