Holidays in Italy for summer – five reasons to go

Are you still unsure where to go on holiday this summer? Here are five reasons why Italy is the place to be for summer 2013!

1. Tuscan and wine holiday – Tuscany, Italy 

Learn how to cook delicious Italian dishes and how to pair them with the perfect wine during your holiday in a fantastic Tuscan palazzo! On this holiday you won’t stay in the kitchen the whole day long, you’ll also discover the beautiful surroundings of a very unspoiled and peaceful region away from the tourist crowds. The UNESCO recognised region of Cinque Terre, where you will visit two wineries with Sommelier Francesco, just makes the perfect place to enjoy a glass of wine in the warm summer months.

Read what other guest think of this holiday here

2. Yoga and cycling holiday – Lazio, Rome, Italy

Our brand new holiday combining yoga and cycling offers the perfect balance for a fun and relaxing holiday this summer. Your yoga classes will take place on the stunning outdoor yoga deck with views over the Sabina hills. On the afternoon’s cycle through a spectacular region of Italy, which is surrounded by mountains, tiny farm houses and fields of sunflowers in the summer. The pedestrian village Casperia and its surroundings is a paradise for cyclists! With over 10 years’ experience of offering yoga retreats, healing treatments, activities and nature excursions in the heart of Italy, the yoga retreat knows how to deliver a yoga holiday with a difference that will relax, revive and restore you.

Read about what an amazing time all of our guests had on this holiday here

3. Italian Gelato – Ice Cream Making Course- Campania, Sorrento, Italy

What would be better in the summer than to learn how to make delicious authentic Italian ice cream? During this course over 3 days you will learn the ingredients necessary for making Italian gelato, techniques to blend your own unique flavours as well as learning how to make sorbets, water ices, cakes and mousses. The friendly Italian cooking school is situated just a few minutes from the sea offering a perfect summer holiday location. During your free time enjoy the area as Sorrento combines a relaxed attitude with beautiful beaches, great water sports, perfect climate and of course, gourmet cuisine.

4. Beginners Italian and Wellness Spa Package – Florence, Italy

Where would you learn to speak Italian than in Italy itself? During this one week holiday in Florence, combine daily language lessons with a wide range of relaxing spa treatments. The school is located within walking distance of the main sights of Florence, which makes it the perfect location not just to sit in a classroom, but to experience the culture of Italy with people that share the same passion for learning new skills. Besides the classes a local, stylish spa will ensure you will get the perfect balance between body and mind away from the stress. Get more from your holiday; have fun, relax and take home a new skill that will stay with you forever!

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5. Photography Course – Umbria, Italy

This stunning hill top city in the heart of Umbria offers the perfect location to take spectacular landscapes images. Get out and learn photography with your British tutor Patrick, who is passionate about photography. In a small group of no more than 6 people, you’ll have expert guidance as you will capture dramatic seascapes, beautiful buildings, lakes and stunning sunsets. And don’t forget to bring your swimming costume as there will be a chance to swim in the lakes during the shoots. This course offers more than just a photography holiday, it is a full immersion in Italy, the land, people, culture, and history.

See what a wonderful time others had during their stay in Orvieto here