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Lake Como offers some stunning sites and beautiful views across the lake.

Bellagio is often referred to as the "Pearl of Lake Como," and is known for its elegant villas, beautiful gardens, and the charming old town. 

When you take a short stroll along the lakeside promenade, you'll fall in love with the breathtaking views.

Varenna is a picturesque village with colourful houses and offers a serene atmosphere. 

Visit the Villa Monastero and take a walk through the botanical gardens.

Towering mountains descend to meet atmospheric shorelines in this Italian Lake District; aptly named because of the many literary connections to the romantic poets.

The largest and most eastern of the Italian Lakes, Lake Garda, features fjord-like cliffs in the north, and gentle hills covered with vineyards, olive groves and lemon orchards in the south. 

Holidays to Lake Garda undoubtedly offers its visitors truly exceptional beauty.

Lake Maggiore is the second largest lake in Italy and the largest in southern Switzerland, located on the south side of the Alps. 

With the amazing backdrop of the alpine mountains, Lake Maggiore is nestled between Switzerland and Italy in the Southern Alps.

Lake Maggiore holidays are ideal for active walkers & explorers, we love taking a boat trip to one of the islands and strolling the beautiful gardens of the lakeside Villas.

Malcesine is a charming town located on the eastern shore of Lake Garda in the Veneto region of Northern Italy. 

Nestled between the lake and the foothills of the Alps, Malcesine is renowned for its picturesque landscapes, medieval architecture, and as a gateway to Mount Baldo. 

Scaliger Castle dominates the town's skyline, Scaliger Castle is a medieval fortress that dates back to the 13th century. 

The 13th century Scagligeri Castle, defended with a moat patrolled by swans and ducks, cradles pretty Sirmione within its ancient walls.

Located on the tip of a 3km long peninsula which protrudes from the southern shore of Lake Garda, Sirmione has thermal springs and was a Roman spa town; impressive Roman ruins remain today. And more contemporary spas provide pampering with Lake Garda as the backdrop.

Sirmione’s historic centre is pedestrianized and packed with elegant luxury boutiques.

Located on the southern banks of the Lake Garda Desenzano is a village of considerable charm and a rich artistic, historic and archaeological heritage, dating back to the Roman era.

There are some notable Roman ruins, not least a stunning 4th century Roman Villa with beautiful mosaics and a medieval castle offering breathtaking views of the Lake.

Classic old villas, cathedrals and a glitzy marina all flank the lakeside in Desenzano, 

The beautifully designed grounds feature classic Italian foliage combined with bamboo, Japanese landscaping techniques, Tibetan primroses, magnolias, irises and delicate ferns. Modern art sculptures dotted around the grounds add whimsy.

Flowers and flower boxes also frame Gardone’s lakeside promenade.

This  historic town adds a plethora of shops set amidst casual piazzas.

Gardone is also home to the eccentric villa, complete with ancient car and small airplane, of the poet Gabriele D'Annunzio.

With the lush, green hills of Monte Felice as a backdrop, Bardolino, celebrated for its wine, is one of Lake Garda’s liveliest resorts.

Pedestrianized cobbled streets are lined with an eclectic collection of independent shops, luxury boutiques, fashionable bars, pizzerias and restaurants. 

The lakeside promenade is popular with locals and tourists alike, who come to enjoy the street entertainment and the Thursday market.

Salò is a picturesque town located on the western shore of Lake Garda in the Lombardy region of northern Italy known for its scenic beauty.

Enjoy a prime location on the shores of Italy's largest lake with historic significance, and cultural attractions.

Salò offers an amazing lakeside experience and tranquil and scenic escape, making it an ideal destination for those seeking a lakeside peaceful retreat with a mix of history, culture, and natural beauty. 

Sicily's oldest established and most fashionable resort clings to the terraces of a hillside which rises steeply from the Ionian Sea and boosts spectacular views over two bays and Mount Etna in the distance. 

Located on the shoreline Taormina is a popular destination for beach-lovers and with its fantastic setting it is ideal for those seeking sunshine on Sicily holidays.

The town is a medieval compilation of ochre and pastel coloured churches, palaces and weather-beaten houses, with a cable car.

The town of Taormina sits on a hillside above the Ionian Sea. Directly below the town is Taormina Mare, the name given to the collection of bays and the promenade at the foot of Taormina most easily reached via the cable car, which runs from the town down to the coast. 

The beaches are a mixture of pebbles and sand and there are luxury hotels, shops, bars and restaurants lining the promenade. 

Verdant headlands such as Isola Bella, and rocky outcrops divide the scoops of each bay.

Sicily's capital city although chaotic, crumbling and dishevelled in parts, is also rich in culture, art, architecture, music and food.

A variety of invaders have left their architectural imprint on the city making it home to some of Sicily’s most important attractions.

The Norman cathedral is famed for its vast Byzantine style frescoes and the Norman Palace, the seat of the local Parliament, wears its Saracen, Norman and Spanish heritage on its sleeve. Elsewhere Gothic, Baroque and Romanesque.

Syracuse has had a chequered history. It was once the largest city of the ancient world. 

Then, a capital twice - once of Byzantium then of Sicily - before earthquakes, plague and famine saw it fall from grace.

It rose once more in the late 17th century with an impressive programme of Baroque reconstruction and today is Sicily’s most handsome city. 

Here ancient ruins are dotted amongst citrus orchards, people go about their daily business amongst dazzling baroque piazzas.

Marsala is a historic and picturesque town located on the western coast of Sicily, and famous for its wine’s rich history.

The Italian wine Marsala is renowned for its namesake wine, which is a fortified wine with a unique flavour profile. 

The town is dotted with historic wineries, where you can learn about the wine-making process and sample different varieties of marsala and unique blends of cultural attractions, culinary delights, and charming landscapes. 

Modica is a charming town located in the southeastern part of Sicily, Italy known for its architecture, rich history, & delectable chocolate. 

Chocolate traditions makes Modica famous for its unique style of chocolate, the traditional chocolate-making method, influenced by Aztec techniques, involves cold processing, resulting in a grainy texture.

You’ll love Indulging in Modica's chocolate bars, often flavoured with ingredients like cinnamon, vanilla, or red peppers...wow

The capital of Tuscany, Florence is a cultural gem known for its Renaissance art and architecture.

One of its most iconic sights is the Duomo, a cathedral with a terracotta-tiled dome engineered by Brunelleschi and a bell tower by Giotto.

The highlights of Florence include the Uffizi Gallery, Florence Cathedral (Duomo), Ponte Vecchio, and the Florence Baptistery.  

Famous for its medieval streets and the Piazza del Campo, a site of the Palazzo Pubblico, the Gothic town hall.

Siena is distinguished by its medieval brick buildings with Siena Cathedral  a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Palazzo Pubblico, and the annual Palio horse race is one of the great attractions dating back from 1232, the race consists of three turns around the Piazza del Campo, the main city square. 

Lucca is a city on the Serchio river in Italy’s Tuscany region, encircled by well-preserved Renaissance walls, and is known for its charming cobblestone streets, historic architecture, and the intact city walls. 

The Guinigi Tower and Piazza dell'Anfiteatro are notable attractions,  Casa di Puccini is where the great opera composer was born, is now a house museum.   

Often referred to as the "Medieval Manhattan" due to its distinctive tower houses, San Gimignano is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 

The town offers well-preserved medieval architecture and panoramic views,  the town’s 14 towers are a fraction of the 72 that once stood, but the impact is still reallyimpressive, with almost every square and street watched over by these soaring monoliths.   

Arezzo is known for the Basilica of San Francesco, the Cathedral of Arezzo, featuring painted vaulted ceilings and a 15th-century fresco of Mary Magdalene by Piero della Francescaand the Piazza Grande.
The town also hosts the famous antique fair.

 "La Fiera Antiquaria."  nearby, the Basilica di San Francesco has a chapel decorated with more Piero frescoes, The Basilica di San Domenico contains the 13th-century “Crucifix” painted by Cimabue.  

Perched on a hill overlooking the Val di Chiana, Cortona is known for its Etruscan origins, medieval architecture, and stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

The Etruscan Academy Museum displays a great collection of bronze, ceramic and  items reflecting the town’s Etruscan past.

Cortona stands on a hill 500 meters high, which guarantees a fantastic views and landscapes to enjoy.