Inghams has launched an exciting new brochure with a selection of hand-picked holidays taking guests to the very heart of Italy from the lakes of Como, Maggiore and Garda in the north to Sicily and Puglia in the south.

Over 40% of the new Italian programme is exclusive to Inghams with a range of unusual accommodation including historic castles and monasteries, luxurious spas, converted farmhouses and family run 'Alberghi Diffusi' - literally "spread out hotels with rooms are dotted around the village giving guests the chance to sample local life.

The new programme offers food lovers the perfect re-treat with holidays in places which even the locals acknowledge are amongst the best in Italy.  Inghams range runs from hotels with Michelin starred restaurants to family- run "alberghi" with superb home cooking and their very own vineyard.

Inghams unique Concierge Service offers guests insider tips and hidden gems that only the locals know about from the best local restaurants, unspoilt beaches, local festivals and even source tickets to prestigious events including the Verona Opera, the Venice Carnival and the Palio, Sienna.

As well as tailor-made holidays, Inghams Italy introduces Explorer Tours offering tailored itineraries showcasing the very best of the beauty, history and culture in Tuscany, the Amalfi Coast, Sicily and Puglia. Unusually for this type of holiday, numbers on each tour are limited to 25 and all entrance fees and excursions are included. Year-round City Breaks to Venice, Florence, Rome and Verona are perfect for a short break or a holiday add on.

With the emphasis on added flexibility, Inghams Italy multi-centre holidays can combine two or three destinations and a choice of durations from short breaks to extended stays. There is also a range of travel choices from over 20 regional airports, high speed rail by Eurostar, a once in a lifetime journey on the Orient Express or the option to take your own car and travel on the ferry.

Hugh Walton, Inghams Executive Director commented: "Inghams Italy is not just another Italy brochure. We've made our programme a little bit different and a lot more special. We're helping our guests to really get under the skin of Italy with a range of unique hotels and experiences many of which are exclusive to Inghams. This is truly a programme for people who love Italy as much as we do."

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Price guide:

As each holiday is tailor-made, the brochure does not include traditional 'price panels'. Guide prices start at:

1. 3 night City Break: from £409 per person including scheduled flights, transfers and bed and breakfast accommodation based on the 4* Hotel NH Anglo American, Florence.
2. 7 night holidays: from £685 per person including scheduled flights, transfers and bed and breakfast accommodation based on the 3* Hotel Villa di Sorrento.
3. Escorted Tour: from £999 per person including scheduled flights, transfers and 6 nights half board accommodation and entrance fees, based on the Amalfi Coast Splendours tour departing on 8th May 2014.

For further information please contact
Inghams Public Relations Manager, Lisa Tyrrell:-
Tel: 01483 791 050 / mobile: 07507 852 170
Email: lisa.tyrrell@inghams.co.uk
Twitter: @lisantyrell