You think you know exactly what you’re in for with Italy, and yet, with the help of our tailor-made Italy Easter holidays, there's always room to be surprised and delighted. At Easter, desperate for some sun without the long-haul slog, Italy is the perfect solution with its dream cuisine, charming boutique hotels, fabulous cities and remote countryside retreats. For a heady cultural hit, there’s Venice, Rome and Florence or for wild landscapes, Sicily is splendid and picture-perfect Puglia remains relatively undiscovered. At this time of year, the beaches are sublime, and not too crowded, so schedule in plenty of time for beach bathing and splashing around in the surf. Take a road trip to see the sights or hunker down in a remote luxurious hideaway. However you choose to experience this wonderful country, prepare to be charmed.

Italy easter holiday ideas

A few suggestions to get the holiday planning process started

  • One Country Italy – Florence – Chianti – Cortona – Perugia

    Vineyards, Food and Frescoes - Italian Road Trip in Tuscany and Umbria

    Hit the road for nine days of rolling countryside, medieval towns and authentic Italian cuisine between Tuscany and Umbria

    9 days, from £2400 to £3600

  • One Country Italy – Bologna – Parma – Ravenna – Padua

    A Taste of Italy - Emilia-Romagna from Bologna to Padua

    Embark on a nine-day Emilia-Romagna road trip, discovering historic cities, Renaissance art and culinary gems

    9 days, from £2600 to £3850

  • One Country Italy – Alghero – Oliena – Costa Smeralda – The Maddalena Islands

    Secret Sardinia - Coast and Countryside in the Mediterranean

    Experience the best of Sardinia’s coast and countryside, across four distinct yet equally enchanting locations

    7 days, from £2700 to £3900

  • One Country Italy – Sicily – Palermo – Trapani – Realmonte – Ragusa – Milo

    Slow Sicily - Ancient Monuments and Agrotourism

    Relax and unwind with this 11-day meander through Sicily’s lush landscapes and charming historical sites

    11 days, from £2700 to £3900

  • One Country Italy – Lake Como – Lake Garda – Verona – Venice

    Palaces by the Water - Venice, Verona and the Lakes of Northern Italy

    Discover the beauty of northern Italy on this nine-day road trip, exploring lakeside towns and romantic cities

    9 days, from £2900 to £4000

  • One Country Italy – Mattinata – Matera – Noci – Lecce

    Italy’s Southern Charm - A Road Trip Around Puglia

    Soak up the southern charm of Puglia on this 12-day adventure winding through its idyllic landscapes

    12 days, from £3200 to £4150

  • One Country Italy – Naples – Sorrento

    From Naples to Sorrento - An Italian Family Getaway

    Embark on a six-day family getaway through Naples, Pompeii and Sorrento

    6 days, from £3250 to £4200

  • One Country Italy – Puglia – Fasano – Matera – Lecce

    Culture and Cuisine in Puglia - A Scenic Road Trip from Fasano to Lecce

    Embrace the laid-back beauty of southern Italy on this Puglian road trip through coast, countryside and culture

    9 days, from £3300 to £4200

  • One Country Italy – Venice – Florence – Rome

    Venice, Florence & Rome - The Italian Holy Trinity by Train

    Spend ten days exploring three iconic Italian cities: Venice, Florence and Rome

    10 days, from £3400 to £5400

Italy testimonials

30 reviews
4.7 / 5
"Emily really understood what mattered to us and created a trip that felt completely personalised and thoughtfully organised. We had time to relax in Naples after each excursion, our transport provider was friendly and always on time, and it was a pleasure to be looked after by a local, who added an authentic touch to the whole trip. Visiting Herculaneum and Pompeii was a particular highlight - our guide was truly exceptional, making the visits truly memorable with an excellent command of English and an impressive knowledge of world history as well as the sites themselves."
L - UK
Published on 23rd February 2026
"Our Concierge was brilliant and super helpful - we'd recommend travelling with Original Travel based on her help alone! The Concierge was a new thing for us as previous travel companies did not have this feature, and we thought this was invaluable. We particularly enjoyed the food tour in Ragusa, seeing Mount Etna, driving in Ortigia and the sunset in Marsala. It is the first time we have used Original Travel and we were very happy with the service."
M - UK
Published on 29th September 2025
"Emily really listened and understood what I was looking for, and developed a fantastic itinerary based on that. The personalised tour of Siena was a real highlight - I had asked if we could see some James Bond filming locations, and our guide took a lot of time to review the films and take us to the exact streets, balconies, doorways and squares seen in the films. We all loved it, especially our boys, who are James Bond enthusiasts."
G - UK
Published on 29th September 2025