The Experience

Embark on an unforgettable eight-night journey through Italy's iconic cities—Rome, Venice, Florence, Milan, and Naples. Start your adventure with a flight from London Stansted, Luton, or Gatwick, and settle into comfortable accommodations at your chosen destination. Whether you're exploring Rome's ancient ruins, Venice's romantic canals, Florence's Renaissance art, Milan's fashion scene, or Naples' coastal beauty, each city offers a unique cultural experience.

Take your time to discover Italy's hidden gems and landmarks at your own pace. As your journey ends, you'll depart with memories of a truly immersive and enriching Italian adventure.

The Hotels

• Rome: MF Hotel (or) Romoli Hotel
• Venice: Club Hotel (or) Hotel Centrale
• Florence: il Pitti Soggiorno (or) Villa Castiglione
• Milan: B&B Hotel Milano Ornato (or) Hotel Berlino
• Naples: Hotel Happy Days (or) Hotel Ginepro
• Lake Garda: B&B Hotel Affi - Lago di Garda
• Lake Como: Ibis Como (or) B&B Hotel Como
• Pisa: B&B Hotel Pisa (or) Hotel La Pace

Groupon's Guide To Rome

From famous historic sites to relatively obscure catacombs, basilicas, fountains and museums, the Eternal City has many things to offer, as historic landmarks go hand in hand with the vibrant city nightlife.

Passing through old cobblestone streets and ruins, visitors can catch a glimpse of Rome's main attractions such as the Pantheon, one of the best kept classical architecture buildings in the world, the iconic Trevi Fountain and the Vatican Museums. Sweeping views over the city can be captured on film and camera from the Spanish Steps, where holidaymakers can unwind over a prosciutto panini or a gelato after a day of exploring numerous shopping centres and bazaars. Nestled beneath the Vatican walls, the Prati district mixes elegant office buildings with high-end boutiques and public squares, while imposing military barracks and Museo delle Anime dei Defunti provides a unique experience. Tourists can also get a taste of a typical Italian night out by visiting local restaurants, bars and clubs and enjoying a classic pizza or pasta. Rome has a Mediterranean climate with hot summers and rainy winters. From June to September the average temperature is 27°C, and may go as high as 30°C in July and August, with ten hours of sunshine a day. October and November are the wettest months of the year, while weather in December is often overcast, cool and rainy, with average temperatures dropping to 10°C.

Groupon's Guide To Venice

The capital of the Veneto region, listed as a World Heritage Site, Venice is set on a group of 118 small islands separated by a labyrinth of canals and linked by century-old bridges. Colonnaded squares, domes and arches can be seen while on a sleek motorboat or during a gondola ride that will carry visitors through the city's main waterways.

Tourists shouldn't miss out on the opportunity to visit the Doge’s Palace, a symbol of the republic’s wealth and mastery over land and sea. On the eastern end of St. Mark’s Square, the world-renowned Byzantine basilica has become a landmark of the city with its four bulbous domes and golden mosaics. Throughout the cobbled streets, there are countless shops where travellers can pick out unique handmade masks painted according to the 800-year-old Venetian tradition. Venice has a humid subtropical climate characterised by warm summers and cold winters. The sky is clear, with a moderate level of sunshine that invites holidaymakers to visit the city during autumn, while winter months bring an average high temperature of 6°C and three hours of sunshine per day.

Groupon's Guide To Florence

Florence is a treasure trove of art and architecture, with numerous museums and galleries. Considered the birthplace of the Renaissance, the Tuscan capital is sprinkled with terracotta and ancient Carrara marble, as well as grand buildings and monuments that proudly stake their claim for admiration. Boasting vast iron and glass structure, Piazza San Lorenzo is one of the most authentic covered market places in Florence, with fruit and veg stalls, Tuscan trinket sellers, and historic restaurants. Masterpieces of modern fashion come in plenty on Florence's hip Via dei Calzaiuoli and Via de Tornabuoni, which boast high-end boutiques, filled with haute couture pieces. After long days of traditional dining and market strolling, visitors can head to the Piazza Michelangelo for sunset shots, live music and Italian atmosphere at its finest.

The summer season lasts from June to mid-September and is characterised by humidity with more than 33ºC on average in July. In autumn, the weather gets cooler, with November being the wettest month of the season. In this season, precipitations may occur more often and the temperatures will rarely exceed 23ºC. The cold period lasts from 17 November to 8 March. During this season, the weather in Florence is not particularly cold, and snow is usually uncommon in the region. Springs are sunny, with temperatures ranging between 15°C and 23°C.

Groupon's Guide To Milan

A magnet for designers, artists, photographers, and models, Milan is one of the world's fashion centres, boasting an elegant backdrop rooted in Roman times.

From its imposing historic centre and fashion districts to the countryside outskirts, Milan is a rare and appealing mixture of ancient values and contemporary lifestyle. The Navigli area features an abundance of restaurants, ranging from pizzerias to fine seafood haunts, while Piazza del Duomo, boasting the Milan Cathedral, one of the largest cathedrals in the world guarding the city’s cobblestoned streets since 1385, opens to shops, theatres, museums, and galleries in the city centre. Big fashion names can be found in the Corso Buenos Aires or Corso Vercelli, and cultural sights are plentiful, including attractions such as the Sforza Castle. Art lovers will rejoice at the chance to take in Italian art from the 14th century to modern times at Pinacoteca di Brera. Milan has a humid subtropical climate with hot days of summer and humid rather cold days of winter. During summer, the temperatures are expected to be around 21°C and sometimes a sudden rain accompanied by thunderstorms will thrill the cityscape. Spring and autumn come with moderate weather conditions when the nights will be colder than the days, and rainy moments will be frequent. Winter knocks at the door with temperatures around 7°C, but the sun won't shine like in the previous months.

Groupon's Guide To Naples

From famous historic sites dating back to the Greek and Roman period, to relatively obscure catacombs, basilicas, fountains and museums, the capital city of Campania region has many things to offer, as city landmarks go hand in hand with the vibrant city nightlife.

Boasting a winding maze of alleyways that pass the facades of churches and the elegant forms of Baroque sculptures, Naples invites travellers to visit the streets of nearby Pompeii, an ancient Roman city destroyed and buried in ash as a result of Mount Vesuvius eruption in 79 AD. Covering over 4000 acres and enclosing 27 centuries of history, Naples historic centre is the largest in all of Europe, and is listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. The Neapolitan cuisine has ancient historical roots, famous for the Margherita Pizza, made with mozzarella and tomato, and the sea food dishes served with macaroni.

Groupon's Guide To Lake Garda

The romantic town of Riva del Garda is set between the green-clad slopes of the Italian Alps and the blue shimmering waters of Lake Garda. Forming a secluded Mediterranean oasis with olive trees and palms at every step, the lake’s rolling shores are a paradise for travellers fond of nature.

Tourists can try their hand at an array of water sports, such as sailing and windsurfing at the town’s two harbours, while rock climbing provides further land adventures. Strolling down pedestrianised streets, holidaymakers can see moated castles and a medieval tower, and enjoy a traditional Italian lunch at one of the many local restaurants in the historic town of Riva del Garda. The town’s civic museums is home to galleries and an archaeological collection, while historic sites can be found in Rocca, a former fort just off the shore. The region features a humid subtropical climate characterised by warm summers and rather cold winters. Summer comes with average temperatures of 28°C, lots of sunshine in July and frequent rainfalls in August. In autumn, a clear sky and moderate levels of sunshine invite travellers to visit the city during the season.

Groupon's Guide To Lake Como

The third largest lake in Italy, Como blooms in the fresh breezes of the Alps, exposing flourishing wildlife in a vast and verdant scenery. With ancient lakeside villas and landscaped parks scattered around, the city bears witness to the regal past and decadent wealth of the Roman Empire.

Crystal-clear waters invite holidaymakers to set sail and go yachting or make the most of the refreshing winds from the Alps and try out a session of windsurfing or kitesurfing at one of the on-shore sporting centres. Lakeside hiking trails will lead to the Tremezzo village, where the manicured gardens of the medieval Villa Carlotta fill the air with sweet perfume. Amid rustling olive groves and exotic woods on the western edge of the lake, The Sacro Monte di Ossuccio attracts cultural sightseers with its 15 Baroque-inspired chapels leading up to the famous sanctuary. Similarly inspiring historic sights await at the Gothic Como Cathedral, which features imposing Renaissance architecture and statues.

Groupon's Guide To Pisa

Pisa is the capital city of the Province of Pisa, a region in Tuscany, famous for its Romanesque buildings, Renaissance squares and Gothic churches. Once a maritime republic, like rival cities Venice and Genoa, Pisa is also home to one of Europe's oldest universities dating back to the 12th century.

The bell tower of the Cathedral, world-known as the Leaning Tower of Pisa, is the top attraction of the city, standing tall to the north of the old town centre, on Piazza del Duomo. Visitors may explore the four religious edifices in the Campo dei Miracoli, including the Duomo cathedral, the Baptistery, and the Gothic cloisters of the Camposanto. The University of Pisa, the very same academy where Galileo taught, offers tourists a peak at one of the medieval foundations of modern learning.