Multicentre Holidays to Italy

There are regular direct flights from many UK airports to destinations in Italy.

• Currency: Euro
• Time difference: (GMT+2)
• Flight from UK: Between 2 & 3 hours
• Visa: not required for UK passport holders
• Language: Italian
• National drink: Italian Wine, Grappa, Limoncello, Campari
• National dish: Pasta, Pizza

Direct flights are available to mainland Italy and also to the country's islands.

Few activities across Italy will inspire quite as much as sightseeing; regardless of your destination, there will always be something new to see, and learn. Explore the Vatican City, venture into Pompeii, wander around the cities of Milan or Florence, or scale Vesuvius for a taste of Italy at its most stirring. Away from the hubbub of Italy's roads, bicycling is a popular pastime, enabling you to see so much more of the scenery, while sailing tours are popular at many coastal destinations.

From pizza and pasta, to gelato and coffee, Italian cuisine is among the most inspiring, and delicious, in the world. The destination of your travels will, of course, determine the types of food you're likely to fall in love with; while coastal regions may offer a greater variety of fresh seafood and Mediterranean flavours, inland areas will have their own twists on those classic dishes. One thing is for sure; if you're looking for a truly authentic experience try a cookery class or food tour.