EASE INTO AUTUMN LIKE A CITALIAN

September 2022

With the summer heat and crowds dispersed, leading Italy specialist Citalia, considers autumn the best time for a city break. Travellers can become immersed in the lifestyle, culture and food which accompany this season, soaking up the last of the warm sunshine sipping aperitivos in historic piazzas, enjoying freshly harvested autumnal fare in a local trattoria and exploring Renaissance churches and museums.

Citalia is the leading Italian specialist, tailor making holidays since 1929. Its passion and expertise, plus unparalleled knowledge from its experts, allows Citalia to provide the highest levels of service. In addition to this, Citalia's longstanding relationships with hoteliers allows it to constantly bring its customers the best value for money.

These are three of Citalia's favourite city breaks to live like a Citalian this autumn.

FLORENCE: DISCOVER LIKE A CITALIAN

Surrounded by the green hills of Tuscany, the Renaissance city of Florence is a charming city packed with world class history and art in its many galleries and museums. Citalia recommends visiting the jewellers of Florence, centred around its oldest bridge, the Ponte Vecchio, before heading to a Renaissance piazza to enjoy a classic Santoni Spritz. Foodies will delight in Florence's food culture, from its seven Michelin-starred restaurants to the brilliant bustle of the Mercato Centrale.

Citalia has a three-night stay at Brunelleschi Hotel priced from £639 per person, based on two adults sharing. This includes flights from London Gatwick, private transfers, and breakfast daily. The price is based on 13 November departure and includes a complimentary room upgrade. 

VENICE: LOVE LIKE A CITALIAN

The romance of Venice has enticed lovers, artists and poets for centuries and its fame is reflected in its popularity. From a stroll through hidden backstreets and along quieter canals to discover the myths of Casanova, to a ride on a traditional gondola, Venice is synonymous with romance. Citalia recommends joining Venetians for a morning espresso in a canal-side café before discovering the islands of Burano, Murano and Torcello in the lagoon.

Citalia has a three-night stay at Hotel Savoia and Jolanda priced from £535 per person, based on two adults sharing. This includes flights from London Gatwick, private transfers, and breakfast daily. The price is based on 6 November departure. 

ROME: EAT LIKE A CITALIAN

Rome's foodie neighbourhoods are best enjoyed without the crowds in the autumn. Citalia recommends guests take a walking tour around Campo de' Fiori and the Jewish Ghetto. Stop at local markets, delicatessens, trattoria and gelateria to sample Roman specialities such as mortadella-topped pizza, crunchy fried artichokes and artisanal gelato. Brimming with life, Trastevere is a neighbourhood best discovered in the evenings with authentic trattoria, bars and shops that spill out onto its cobbled streets.

Citalia has a three-night stay at Hotel Nazionale priced from £439 per person, based on two adults sharing. This includes flights from London Gatwick, private transfers, and breakfast daily. The price is based on 6 November departure.

Citalia organises city breaks, twin and multi-centre itineraries throughout Italy. Contact Citalia on 01293 831 970 or visit www.citalia.com to find out more.  

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About Citalia

Citalia is the leading Italian specialist, tailor making holidays to Italy since 1929. It prides itself on its passion and expertise and is renowned for offering the highest levels of service and unparalleled knowledge from its experienced Italy Experts.

Its passion for the country earned the brand the gold title of 'Best Tour Operator to the Italian Peninsula' for six consecutive years at the prestigious British Travel Awards. From mid-range properties to some of Italy's finest hotels, customers have the flexibility to tailor-make their own authentic Italian experience, be it on a city break, beach stay, multi-centre, rail or self-drive holiday. Citalia's longstanding relationships with Italian hoteliers allow it to constantly source the latest special and exclusive offers to bring its customers the best value for money. Citalia was awarded the Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award 2021.

Citalia is part of Travelopia, the world's largest collection of specialist travel brands officially formed in 2016, and is fully ABTA, IATA and ATOL bonded.