| > | | | | include the cost of your travel from the UK to Italy, |
| Italy is one of the most beautiful countries in Europe, | | | | as well as your accommodation once you reach Italy. |
| with its fine cities, stunning architecture and glorious | | | | You can also expect to get at least one meal per |
| countryside. Don't be put off by the high | | | | day included in the cost of your holiday, while the |
| accommodation prices in the big cities - it is possible | | | | inclusion of an experienced English-speaking guide can |
| to enjoy a holiday in Italy on a budget. | | | | transform your holiday, allowing you to make the |
| As with many locations, you'll find that it is cheapest | | | | most of your visit to the country. |
| to visit Italy outside of the peak summer months. | | | | Most escorted holidays companies rely on customers |
| This is actually wise for other reasons too - the | | | | returning to make use of their services on a regular |
| Italian cities tend to be swelteringly hot during the | | | | basis. Indeed, it's not uncommon for travellers to opt |
| months of July and August. | | | | to use the same travel specialists on an annual basis. |
| Many complain that Italian hotel prices are high | | | | As a result of their need to maintain a good |
| compared to other locations and that standards can | | | | reputation and attract returning custom, escorted |
| be variable. It's certainly true that accommodation | | | | holiday specialists tend to pick hotels of a high quality. |
| prices in the big cities are on a similar level to those | | | | The end result often means that Italian escorted |
| that you might expect to experience in London, Paris | | | | holidays offer real value, providing a great alternative |
| or New York. | | | | to the stress and cost involved in attempting to |
| The reasons for such prices are clear: cities such as | | | | book your holiday independently. |
| Florence, Venice and Rome attracts visitors from all | | | | A further advantage to using such a service is that |
| over the world, due to the unique experiences that | | | | you'll be able to choose an itinerary that allows you |
| they offer. | | | | to visit a number of cities within Italy during your |
| If you want to reduce the cost of your holiday in | | | | stay in the country. |
| Italy then one way to go about it is to make use of | | | | Such flexibility can help to maximise the potential of |
| an escorted tour operator. Escorted holidays usually | | | | your visit to this wonderful country. |