Italy is a world cultural centre and it is natural, who does not know about Pantheon, Colosseum, Medici Chapel, Roman Forum, St. Peter’s Cathedral, Doge’s Palace, Sistine Chapel… In addition, the country pleases with amazing beaches of the Mediterranean: Adriatic, Ligurian, Tyrrhenian and Ionian seas. On the territory of Italy there are 2 more states – San Marino and Vatican. A Schengen visa is requaired to visit Italy.
Popular tours or where to have a rest
In Italy there is an opportunity to combine beach holidays on the shores of the Tyrrhenian Sea and visit such historical places as Rome, Naples and Pompeii.
The Ligurian Sea mesmerises with its rocky beaches and purity. There are picturesque towns and villages along the coast. You will get unforgettable impressions from the flower festival in Imperia, the song festival in San Remo, motorbike races in Finale Ligure, the statue of Christ from the Abyss placed on the seabed in Portofino and historical sights of Genoa.
The north of Italy will please tourists with a large number of ski resorts. Impressive landscapes and cosy villages await guests from December to March.
Do not forget about holidays on the island of Sicily. Only here you will find inexpressible Italian flavour, and you can plunge into the atmosphere of old films. Luxurious beaches, medieval cathedrals and stunning views of the Etna volcano.
Venice, with its main symbol the Grand Canal, cannot fail to touch the imagination with its gondolas and fabulous palaces.
When is the best time to buy a tour to Italy
Winter in Italy is mild, the thermometer drops below freezing only in the mountains. In the Alps and Apennines it is -15 -20°C, and the mountain slopes are covered with snow from October to early May. From May to October the beach season starts and the air temperature rises from 21 to 27°C, while the water warms up from 18 to 25°C. The weather in Sicily is characterised by warmer characteristics – winter +7°C, summer +35°C, it is possible to swim here in October – the water temperature is +23°C. Summer in Italy is practically rainless. The autumn months are characterised by precipitation and lower temperatures. It is better to buy a tour to Italy in the period from April to October.