Inghams Italy has launched its exciting NEW 2018 brochure to include two new cruises in Venice, a vibrant foodie city break, great value all-inclusive hotels and new cultural Escorted tours adding to its growing portfolio of seaside escapes, countryside retreats, luxurious spas, secluded monasteries and castles and year round city-breaks.

What's new for 2018?

Venice Cruises: For 2018, Inghams Italy has introduced two fantastic value four and five night all-inclusive cruises, which takes visitors on a journey through the unique lagoons of Venice. Based on the comfortable MS Michelangelo which combines the intimacy of a small ship with modern cabins and gourmet cuisine, guests will sail past beautiful architecture and ornate bridges whilst being able to explore Venice at their own pace or on a guided excursion. Marvel at the Gothic Doge's palace, visit a workshop to see how gondolas are built or follow in the footsteps of the legendary Casanova before retreating back to the ship each evening for a three course dinner and evening entertainment. 4 night cruise in the Venetian Lagoon from £899 per person on an all-inclusive basis with flights and transfers.

The 5 night cruise also includes the River Po Delta with stops in Verona, the islands of Burano and Murano as well as an option to hike the wine route of Padua. 5 night cruise in the Venetian Lagoon and Po Delta from £999 per person on an all-inclusive-basis with flights and transfers.

City break - Parma: An exciting addition to Inghams Italy's popular city breaks programme is the medieval city of Parma, UNESCO listed as a creative city for gastronomy. Home to Verdi, Toscanini and mouth watering Parma ham, visitors can explore its fantastic museums and art galleries, inviting restaurants and cafes as well as its famous theatre. From the 27st September – 21st October 2018 the city enjoys a month long festival of operas and concerts celebrating the life of Verdi. Prices start from £359 per person, for 3 nights, on a bed and breakfast basis, including return flights and transfers.

New Resort - Cilento: Located south of the Amalfi Coast, the region of Cilento is not yet on the tourist radar and visitors can soak up its seduced beaches, rocky coves, historical villages and stunning Greek temples. Stay at the spectacular 4 star Approdo Resort Thalasso Spa in San Marco which has a wonderful new state-of-the-art sea spa centre. Prices start from £699 per person, for 7 nights, on a bed and breakfast basis including flights and car hire.

Brand New- Modica Beach Resort: Sicily

Due to open in Spring 2018, the newly built Modica Beach resort located in the chic seaside town of Modica Beach Resort will boast stylish interiors, a beachside restaurant and is a great base for exploring this charming part of Sicily, packed with Unesco World Heritage sites, glorious cities and mouthwatering food and wine. Prices start from £979 per person, for 7 nights, on a half-board basis, including flights and car hire.

New All-inclusive Hotels in Sardinia and Sicily: Families looking to stretch their holiday budget further are increasingly opting for all-inclusive packages. Inghams Italy have introduced two good value properties to its programme for 2018.

The 4 star Spiagge San Pietro holiday village in Sardinia is a great choice for families with its big outdoor pool, white sandy beach, gentle turquoise waters perfect for snorkeling and swimming and short distance from the Sardinian capital, Cagliari. Children are kept entertained at the resorts children's clubs which offers a varied programme of activities as well as sports tournaments on the beach. 7 night all- inclusive packages including flights and transfers start from £949 per person.

The 4 star VOI Marsa Sicla hotel located in south-east Sicily caters for families of all ages offering a private beach, large outdoor pool with children's area, kids club and evening entertainment. 7 night all-inclusive packages including flights and transfers start from £979 per person.

New Escorted Tours:

7 night Jewels of the Veneto, covering the beautiful cities of Vicenza and Padua as well we Prosecco tasting. Prices start from £1,299 for 7 nights, half-board including flights and transfers, tours, entrance fees and wine tasting.

7 night Palaces and Gardens of Tuscia, an eclectic tour of the unspoilt region between Tuscany and Rome. Prices start from £1,299 for 7 nights, half-board including flights and transfers, tours and entrance fees.

Italy in a day!

Reduce your carbon footprint and take the daytime Eurostar from London to Lake Como or Lake Garda or include an overnight stop in Milan.

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