When the presents have been opened, the crackers pulled and the turkey eaten – we can feel a little bit blue heading into January, so this year why not beat the post-Christmas comedown with an Italian break – where the festive celebrations last until 6th January.

On 6th January, Italy commemorates the 12th day of Christmas. Epiphany celebrations include a procession in Vatican City, Milan and Florence, and living nativities are common across the country.

Italy4Real have a great range of Italian breaks available in January, including exciting tours and add-ons.

Roman Romance with a Tuscany Twist

Enjoy a romantic break in Italy's iconic capital city and the region of Tuscany. The Italy4Real Roman Romance with a Tuscany Twist Tour is the perfect way to see the best of what Rome and Tuscany have to offer in one relaxing 10-day break including a private tour guide and rental car.

The Roman Romance with a Tuscany Twist break starts in Rome, where you will be picked up by private transfer from the airport with dinner reservations awaiting you that evening. Over days 2 and 3 you will explore Rome with your private guide visiting the city's historical squares and benefitting from skip-the-line entry to the Vatican.

Rome's Piazza Navona Christmas and Epiphany market is renowned as one of the best Christmas markets in Italy. Here you can buy candy, presents and dolls of La Befana – the good witch believed to visit the children of Italy on 5th January.

On day 4 you will journey on to the rolling hills of Tuscany where you will pick up your rental car, making it easy to explore the area. Highlights of your time in Tuscany include guided tours of Siena, San Gimignano and San Marino, a visit to a winery, and a Tuscan cooking lesson.

Roman Romance with a Tuscany Twist  breaks start from £2430.50 for 10 nights, including accommodation in Rome and Tuscany, private transfers, a rental car, guided tours and activities

This break can be completely tailored to meet your own personal needs and interests

Primo Italiano Founders Tour

The Primo Italiano Founders Tour is a 13-day experience taking in the best of Italy. The tour is personally guided by the Italy4Real owners - one of whom has featured as a presenter on the Travel Channel.

The tour is perfect if you want to travel in a group and meet new people, or if you're travelling as a group of 6-8 people you can opt to customise the tour and have a private tour just for your group.

The Primo Italiano Founders tour gives an authentic taste of the real Italy - staying in small boutique inns, exploring the streets only the locals know and savoring the tastes of the regional cuisines.

The tour begins with a pick-up in Milan from where you will travel on to Lake Maggiore. On day 3 you will travel through Verona, visiting Romeo and Juliet's balcony before continuing on to Venice. 

The tour will continue with visits to Rimini, San Marino, Cortona and San Gimignano, before arriving in Florence on day 8. Here you can enjoy the city's famous art and history, as well as a sumptuous wine tasting.

On day 9 you will continue exploring Tuscany before reaching Rome where you have 3 days to explore the ancient capital city including a guided tour around the city sights and a private tour of the Vatican.

Vatican City holds one of the most famous Epiphany celebrations, a procession where a crowd of hundreds dressed in medieval costumes head towards the Vatican carrying symbolic gifts for the Pope.

Book the Primo Italiano Founders Tour with Italy4Real from £3199pp

The Big Three Tour

If you can't decide where you want to visit, Italy4Real's Big Three Tour allows you to take in three of the country's most iconic cities – Rome, Florence and Venice.  From the Vatican, to the Sistine Chapel, to hills covered with vineyards - you will see and visit all Italy has to offer in this vacation package.

Your tour starts in Rome where you will spend the first 3 days of your trip. Highlights of your time in Rome include a guided tour of the Vatican Museums, visiting the Sistine Chapel and St. Peters Basilica, plus a guided tour of the city's historic squares - Piazza Popolo, Piazza Navona and Campo dei Flori.

On day 4 you will head towards Florence, stopping first in the Tuscan towns of Siena and Chianta where you can enjoy wine and cheese tastings. Days 5 and 6 will be spent in Florence where you can explore the city's famous history and art.

The tour will end in Venice where you can explore the city with a walking tour, and of course you must take a gondola ride to see the city in true Italian style.

On 6th January you can see the Befane races in Venice, where men dressed as the witch La Befana race along the Grand Canal.

Prices for the Big Three Tour are available upon request

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