With so many famous beach resorts, you might think Italy is almost too obvious a destination for a summer holiday. Think again! From the exclusive Costa Smeralda in Sardinia, to the charms of Rimini and the beautifully preserved coasts of the UNESCO-protected Aeolian Islands, there is bound to be an Italian beach just for you. Italy Summer holidays are also about exploring the country’s many stunning national parks. The Dolomites are positively gorgeous in summer and host a vast range of sports from hiking and riding to cycling and Via Ferreta climbing routes. For a romantic, Belle Epoque-like escape, shore up on peaceful Lake Maggiore, or - if you're willing to brave the heat - you’ll find Italy’s cities blissfully deserted in August; perfect for submersing yourself in culture.

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"The Concierge provided useful and good information when asked, and the use of WhatsApp was very convenient. The service was excellent, great choice of hotels."
F - UK
Published on 6th August 2025
"Exceptional, genuine, tailored recommendations and clearly well thought through with passion. Both hotels were spot on to my brief, quirky, boutique and bags of charm and character. Love the app, this is a genius touch. And the reading list touch was lovely - again, so much thought had gone into this. The Concierge was so responsive, so helpful and so knowledgable about local places. The whole experience was memorable."
C - UK
Published on 27th June 2025
"Within a couple of days of our introductory call, we had a full itinerary and a better trip than I could have planned on my own. I would highly recommend working with Emily, she was amazing to work with and extremely helpful. The staff at the hotels were extremely attentive to us because they knew we had booked through Original Travel. The app made everything easy to follow throughout our long trip, and the Concierge were always quick to respond with great information. Every excursion that was booked was a 10/10 experience. Nothing that could have been better - it was the best honeymoon I could have asked for."
S - United States of America (USA)
Published on 28th May 2025

With so many interesting and diverse places to visit in Italy, it can be hard to know where to begin, but our passionate team of experts can help you create a bespoke itinerary that suits you. Want to visit the historic site of Pompeii before cruising down the sunshine-soaked Amalfi Coast in a vintage car? Or hop from city to city immersing yourself in culture and admiring ancient architecture before retiring to the Tuscan countryside for wine and gourmet cuisine? Maybe you want to stay in luxury hotels with the finest dining, or perhaps you're after a casa-from-casa where you can share supper with a local family that still uses nonna's recipes. Whatever your pleasure, we can take summer holidays to Italy to the next level with expert guides, behind-the-scenes tours, and access to our range of additional services including our local Concierge service.

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