Holidays in Italy offer up travelers soul-stirring cities, world famous art, waist-expanding food and wine – holidays to Italy will enthrall you from the word go. The only trouble you've got is deciding which slice of this gorgeous country to go for. Will you take the scenic drive along the breathtaking Amalfi Coast, and discover Italian gems like Amalfi, Positano and Sorrento? Hike through the breathtaking Tuscany countryside en route to Pisa or Florence? How about giving the cities a miss and make for the golden sands gilding the Tuscany Coast?

Of course, the choices don't end there when it comes to holidays in Italy. We can whisk you off to Venice for a romantic gondola ride through its shimmering canals.  Or drop you off at the dreamy beaches belonging to the Venetian Riviera. You might want to base your holiday around one of the greatest cities on earth – Rome, where the Vatican, the Colosseum and the Trevi Fountain are waiting to wow you. Or you could go for the opposite – a chill-out holiday on the beach-rich isles of Sicily and Sardinia. Bliss.

It’s certainly true that holidays in Italy boast everything you could ask for in a holiday spot, and a whole lot more besides. If you're after a vacation with a historical feel, Italy's home to one of the world's most important ancient civilizations. Feeling hungry? The country is a food-lover's dream, with distinct regional cuisine and an impressive wine making tradition.

Satisfy your hankering for sun with miles of coastline bordering five different seas, ski the Alps, and sail in Venetian gondolas. If that's not enough, you can see some of the world's greatest art and architecture, visit some amazing cities and while away long afternoons sipping espresso.  Submerge yourself in the hustle and bustle of Italy's ultra modern cities, or step back and soak up the serenity in peaceful country villages or towns clinging to seaside cliffs. Rich cultures and outstanding natural beauty makes Italy a favorite with many holiday makers. Classic cities such as Venice and Rome typify the uniqueness of a visit to Italy. The southern coast and islands offer exceptional beaches for relaxing holidays in Italy.

With the advent of budget airlines, it's a mere hop, skip and a jump from Britain to your Italian holiday. Trains run quickly and efficietly, car hire is simple, and flights leave several times a day from many British cities to a lot of Italian destinations.

Tourism has always been a boom industry in Italy, largely thanks to its combinations of all those sightseeing things mentioned above. But if it's one thing in particular you'd like to focus on during your time in the country a tour may be for you. With a little bit of research and a minimum of hassle you'll be able to find package tours specifically aimed towards skiing, art, architecture, cooking, wine tasting and sailing, amongst others.