From sprawling countryside views, to cobbled city streets lined with history, Italy is bursting with so much rich cultural capital and breath taking landscapes ready to explore.
This makes multi-destination trips the perfect way to explore more of Italy in one getaway– in fact, multi-destination stays consisted of 40% of overall bookings for Italian tour operator Citalia.
With multi-destination trips increasing in interest, until the 31st of January 2025 Citalia are currently offering £200 off of any of their twin and multi-destination holidays.
‘Duality Holidays’ – Twin and Multi-Destination Holidays Rise In Popularity
As travellers seek diversity and a range of experiences on their holidays – ‘twin-destination’ and ‘multi-destination’ holidays are rising in popularity, with this holiday type accounting for 40% of overall bookings for Citalia. With planning you can combine buzzy city breaks with forays into the scenic Italian coastal and countryside. So, where are the most popular multi-destination trips for 2025?
1. Rome + Sorrento
For those that can’t decide between relaxation and exploration, a twin-destination trip to the historical city of Rome, combined with the laid-back vistas of the stunning Sorrento ticks all the boxes. Spend a couple of days ticking the city of Rome’s famous landmarks such as the Roman Amphitheatre and Vatican City off of your bucket list, before heading to Sorrento dining in al fresco cafes and restaurants along the picturesque coastline, and exploring the nearby towns.
2. Verona + Lake Garda
Whether a true romantic, an art-lover, or a nature-enthusiast a trip around Verona and Lake Garda has something for everyone. Verona is not only home to one of the greatest love stories of our time, but has a wonderful blend of inspirational architecture, sacred art and world-renowned gastronomy. Then travel to Lake Garda, one of the largest lakes in the world, to enjoy the peaceful lake vistas and hop along the lake’s edge to the many picture-perfect towns surrounding it.
3. Venice + Lake Garda
Another alternative for those looking to combine the tranquillity of Lake Garda with a bustling city is a twin-destination holiday to Venice and Lake Garda. Spend your days exploring the grandeur of Venice, hopping on a gondola, exploring the artisan shops and the cities religious architecture. By night eating like an Italian at one of the cities many restaurants, before catching a show at the iconic Teatro La Fenice Opera House. Then take the short journey to Lake Garda and immerse yourself in its wonderful scenery and charming lakeside towns which are just waiting to be explored. Among the favourites are historic Limone sul Garda in the north and picturesque Malcesine on the eastern shore.
4. Milan & Lake Como
For those who quite literally love to travel in style, combining Italy’s fashion hotspot, with the luxurious views of Lake Como is an ideal trip. In Lake Como travellers can enjoy exploring grand, historic villas with ornate gardens, strolling along waterfront promenades and catching the ferry from one town to the next. There’s even a chance to hop on the famed Bernina Express train on your way to Switzerland’s glamorous St Moritz. Then travel to Italy’s fashion hotspot, Milan, to gaze out over the rooftops from the impressive Duomo Cathedral, find a gelateria or two and enjoy the sophisticated atmosphere of the big boulevards.
5. Florence & Tuscany Coast
The romantic Renaissance city of Florence has a little bit of everything from culture, to cuisine, and chic shopping. Days in Florence can be spent touring the world-famous Uffizi Galleries, or scaling the steps of the city’s iconic Duomo, before experiencing the Italian art of aperitivo; early-evening wine and socialising with a light bite to eat. Just a short journey away is the beautiful Tuscany coastline, with many of the beaches Blue Flag-awarded, offering huge stretches of fine golden sand backed by glamorous waterfront promenades, with unspoilt countryside in the distance.
6. Puglia & Matera
If city life isn’t want you’re looking for on your getaway this time, Puglia and Matera offer both coast and countryside splendour in one trip. Matera is steeped in history and is most famous for its caves, spend the morning exploring and finding out how the people of Matera lived. Admire the ancient architecture of the town and enjoy the stunning views of the surrounding ravine. You can then spend your days exploring the Puglia coastline, either relaxing on the beach whilst staying at one of the coastal resorts such as Torre Canne
As an incentive for more travellers to explore the real Italy, Citalia are offering up to £200 off of their twin and multi-centre breaks in 2025, for travel up until the 31st of March 2026. The offer is currently live until the 31st of January 2025, and can be used against any of the twin and multi-centre breaks under their portfolio.
Commenting Heather Green, Head Of Product at Citalia said “From picture-perfect coastlines, to dreamy hilly countryside views, and city streets bustling with some of the world’s finest art and cultural heritage, Italy is a country that always has something new to explore. This is in many parts why we are seeing 40% of travellers favouring twin-destination and multi-destination trips – so they can make the most of their trip, and experience the diversity in beauty and culture that Italy has to offer.
“For those looking to book in 2025, our Italy Experts are here to assist every step of the way in creating a memorable Italian getaway—all you need to do is give us a call!”
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